2018 Roller Derby World Cup

The 2018 Roller Derby World Cup was the third international women's Roller Derby World Cup, taking place on February 1–4 at EventCity, in Manchester, United Kingdom, with 38 teams competing. An international roller derby tournament, it was organised by a committee consisting of ten representatives from various areas of the roller derby community.

2018 Roller Derby World Cup
2018
Tournament information
SportRoller derby
LocationManchester, England
DatesFebruary 1, 2018 (2018-02-01)–February 4, 2018 (2018-02-04)
Established2011
Host(s)Rainy City Roller Derby
Venue(s)EventCity
Teams38 nations
Websiterollerderbyworldcup.com
Final positions
Champions United States
1st runners-up Australia
2nd runners-up Canada
Tournament statistics
Matches played92
Points scored28533 (310.14 per match)
MVP Tui Lyon
Best Jammer Sara Gilbert
Best Blocker Hulka
Fan Favourite Lady Trample

Some teams selected their skaters as early as October 2016, when the tournament was expected to be held in 2017.

USA Roller Derby successfully defended their title, defeating Team Australia in the final.

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