Monster Mashup Roller Derby

Mobile’s roller derby team, the Derby Darlings, will host the Monster Mashup—a two-game roller derby event—at the Downtown Civic Center Expo Hall on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Roller derby players from around the region will gather for the Halloween weekend competition. Doors open to the public at 3:00 p.m. The first game, a new-players bout, will begin at 4:00 p.m., followed by another bout at 6:00 p.m. for more experienced skaters. 

This family-friendly event will include half-time entertainment during both games, concessions, and local vendors. Beer and wine will also be available for spectators age 21 and older. Tickets are currently on sale for $10. Children under 12 enter for free. More information and links to purchase tickets can be found at facebook.com/mobilesderbydarlings. 

In roller derby, a mashup is a scrimmage game made up of multiple players from regional and nearby teams. Mashups provide the chance for skaters to play with and against skaters they may not normally have the chance to, as well as offering a fun-filled way for newcomers to whet their derby appetites on the track. 

Like many organizations, the Derby Darlings (MDD) were hit hard by the pandemic shutdown. But after a two-year hiatus and an 18-month-long rebuilding campaign, they’re fired up and ready to make their post-pandemic comeback!

Roller derby is a full-contact sport played on roller skates and focused on athleticism, strategy, agility, endurance, and teamwork. Founded in 2011, MDD remains the premier roller derby team for the Mobile and Gulf Coast areas for women-identifying and non-binary skaters. MDD plays flat-track roller derby and is governed by the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA)