The wait is almost over - Rat City Rollergirls will kick off their eighth season on January 21st.

See your returning favorites, along with up-and-coming new stars, as roller derby returns to Key Arena in less than two weeks!

The evening’s first bout will feature everyone’s favorite derby revolutionaries, the Derby Liberation Front, taking on the black and silver of the Throttle Rockets.

The second bout will see the Sockit Wenches revved up and ready to take on last year’s champs, Grave Danger.

The Rat City Rollergirls will once again support the Ballard Food Bank this season with a canned food drive at every Key Arena event.

The first 250 fans to donate will receive free Thundersticks to cheer on their favorite teams and skaters at the Key Arena.

Season schedule:

Saturday, January 21, 2012 – Derby Liberation Front vs Throttle Rockets, Grave Danger vs. Sockit Wenches
Saturday, February 18, 2012 –TBD by outcome of previous game
Saturday, March 24, 2012 - TBD by outcome of previous game
Saturday, April 21, 2012 - TBD by outcome of previous game
Saturday, May 19, 2012 – Home Team Championships
Saturday, June 23, 2012 – Rat City Allstars & Rain of Terror vs. visiting teams*
Saturday, July 14, 2012 - Rat City Allstars & Rain of Terror vs. visiting teams*
*(Visiting teams to be announced)

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and Opening Ceremonies begin at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are for sale at Ticketmaster online or in-person at Fast Girl Skates and Bird on a Wire Espresso.