The Competitive Art of Joint Rolling

Rolling Derby is a high-energy joint-rolling competition celebrating speed, style, and cannabis culture.

How Rolling Derby Works

It's you against time to roll a great joint. Whether you're sitting in front of your phone camera counting down, or you're sitting in a group rolling against a common clock - you can participate in the Rolling Derby.

3-2-1 go and you are breaking down flower, preparing a paper (or two), loading it up, rolling, rolling, licking, twisting. How deep is your muscle memory?

Enter the Rolling Derby Online, or find a Rolling Derby Live in a city near you.

Rolling Derby Online

Think you've got fast fingers? Join our online Rolling Derby! Shoot a video of yourself grinding flower and rolling a joint. Upload the video to X/Twitter or YouTube with hashtag #rollingderby. You could win glory and prizes.

Online Derby Rules:

1 gram of flower, start with whole nugs
If you want a paper tip or crutch, prepare that in advance
Pulling out the rolling paper starts the clock
Keep your hands in the frame at all times
Grind or shred flower after the timer is running
Show your empty grinder after grinding
Roll into king-sized rolling papers (1 gram does not fit well in a 1.25")
Declare when you're done and hold up your creation
Too much excess material left behind can add time

Video Guidelines:

Portrait style.
We need to see your hands and work space.
Seeing your face in the shot is nice too.
Good to start the video with a brief personal introduction. Here's some suggestions: your name or handle, where you're from, where to find you online, maybe your joint-rolling philosophy, approach, or story.
Upload your video to x/Twitter and YouTube with hashtag #rollingderby. You can also send us the video if you don't have a way to upload.

We'll be calling out winners for speed, style, humor. Select entrants will be chosen for timed bracket competition starting July 31:

left in the first Heat of the Online Rolling Derby.

✨ Sign Up to Compete Online

Rolling Derby Live

Upcoming events:

May 31, Los Angeles CA - Transbay VI
June 6, Berkeley CA - First Friday

Want to host? Email [email protected].

Rolling Derby Live 2025

Rolling Derby Video Highlights

Rolling Derby @ CBCB 4/20

Rolling Derby @ First Friday Berkeley April 2025

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I submit my video entry for the online Rolling Derby?

You'll submit your video through our online entry form. Clearly show your flower weight, rolling, and finished joint to ensure fair judging.

How are Rolling Derby events judged?

Judges look at speed, the quality of your roll, consistency, appearance, and adherence to rules like proper weight and use of tips.

Are there prizes for winners?

Yes! Winners receive Rolling Derby recognition, special merch, and potentially industry sponsorship opportunities.

Do I need to bring my own supplies for local Rolling Derby Live events?

Typically, no. Venues typically supply flower, rolling papers, and tips. Specific event details may vary—always check event announcements.

Can I use a grinder or tools during Rolling Derby?

Yes you can grind your flower to have it ready before you begin your roll. Some variations of Rolling Derby involve grinding during the but most .

Rolling Derby in the Press

Vice "Rolling Joints Is Now a Spectator Sport: Are You the Next Speed Champion?", by Veronica Booth, June 4, 2025
Marijuana Moment "First-Ever Marijuana ‘Speed-Rolling’ Competition Launches, Turning Cannabis Culture Into A ‘Spectator Sport’" by Kyle Jaeger, May 28, 2025
Associated Press "Rolling Derby launches first-ever global cannabis joint rolling competition, sponsored by RAW Rolling Papers", May 28, 2025
bud.com "Rolling Derby: The First Pro Joint-Rolling League" by Rowan Nathan, May 13 2025

RAW: The Official Rolling Paper of Rolling Derby 2025

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Interested in sponsoring? Contact [email protected].

Partners

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Privacy & Terms

By participating in Rolling Derby—whether by submitting a video online or joining a live event—you agree that your participation, likeness, voice, and submitted materials may be recorded and used publicly by Rolling Derby, its partners, and affiliated media. Participation means you grant Rolling Derby and its affiliates an unrestricted, royalty-free right to use, reproduce, edit, distribute, and publicly display your name, image, video submissions, and performances in promotional content, broadcasts, social media posts, websites, advertising, and other media channels.

If you have questions about your privacy or rights related to participation, please contact us at [email protected].

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Thanks for exploring Rolling Derby—a celebration of worldwide joint-rolling skills!