LIVE: Skateboarding Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony | Vans HQ

Welcome to the 2026 Skateboarding Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony — streaming LIVE from Vans Headquarters in Costa Mesa, California. Join us as we celebrate the legends, innovators, and pioneers who have shaped skateboarding culture and pushed the progression of the sport worldwide. 🔴 LIVE EVENT DETAILS Date: May 15, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM PST Location: Vans Headquarters — Costa Mesa, California 2026 INDUCTEES Transworld Skateboarding, Jerry Madrid, Tim Payne, Bryce Kanights, Alexis Sablone, Vanessa Torres, Shreddi Repas, Jeff Tatum, Cesar “Cesinha” Chaves, Craig Johnson Bill Danforth, Lee Ralph, Frankie Hill, Omar Hassan, Julien Stranger, Jeremy Wray, Heath Kirchart and Brian Anderson. 🎥 ABOUT THE EVENT The Skateboarding Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony recognizes the some of the most influential figures in skateboarding history—from groundbreaking pros and industry pioneers to cultural icons who helped shape the global skate community. Each year, the event brings together generations of skateboarders to honor legacy, progression, and the spirit of skateboarding. 00:00:00 – Countdown 00:26:42 – Todd Huber / Show starts 00:33:40 – Intro Video 00:34:48 – Don Brown intro Lifetime Achievement Awards - George Powell 00:40:14 - George Powell Lifetime video 00:43:50 - George Powell acceptance 00:51:40 - Rich Novak intro 00:54:49 - Rich Novak Lifetime video 00:58:15 - Rich Novak acceptance 01:06:45 - Steve Van Doren intro 01:08:32 - Steve Van Doren video 01:12:00 - Steve Van Doren acceptance 01:16:05 – Christian Hosoi - Intro remarks about 1970s inductees 01:25:12 - 1970s Inductee Video 01:35:19 - Alexandre Calmon accepts for Cesinha 01:35:52 - Jeff Tatum accepts 01:40:20 – Dave Duncan - Intro remarks about 1980s inductees 01:41:48 - 1980s Inductee Video 01:54:12 -Lee Ralph acceptance video 01:56:33 - Bill Danforth accepts 01:58:34 - Frankie Hill accepts 02:00:09 - Craig Johnson accepts O2:03:18 - Christian Hosoi - Intro remarks about TWS and Jerry Madrid 02:08:05 - TWS and Jerry Madrid Inductee Video 02:16:02 - Larry Balma / JGB / Dave Swift accept for TWS 02:22:44 - Jerry Madrid accepts 02:24:48 - Mimi Knoop Intro remarks about Women inductees 02:26:46 - Women Inductee Video 02:33:14 - Alexis Sablone accepts 02:35:56 – Lisa Whitaker accepts for Vanessa Torres 02:36:52 - In Memoriam Video 02:38:28 - Chris Pastras - Intro remarks about 1990s inductees 02:42:25 - 1990s Inductee Video 02:53:31 - Jeremy Wray accepts 02:55:56 - Julien Stranger accepts 02:56:25 - Omar Hassan accepts 03:00:19 - Intro remarks about Tim Payne and Bryce Kanights 03:01:29 - Tim Payne and Bryce Kanights Inductee Video 03:08:41 - Bryce Kanights accepts 03:12:45 - Tim Payne accepts 03:17:43 - Chris Pastras - Intro remarks about 2000s inductees 03:19:23 - 2000s Inductee Video 03:25:53 - Brian Anderson accepts 03:31:15 - Justin Regan accepts for Heath Kirchart