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Saturday, June 27, 2026

Gem City Violet Femmes & Lavender Haze

OPPONENT(S):

Louisville Roller Derby

Come see our season opener where Gem City Violet Femmes kick off against Louisville Roller Derby A-team at 5 PM. Then for a chaser, check out the Gem City Lavender Haze players skate up with Lousville Roller Derby B-team at 7 PM. This is one double header you don't want to miss!

LOCATION:

Dayton Convention Center

TIME:

5 PM & 7 PM

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Saturday, August 29, 2026

Gem City Purple Reign & Violet Femmes

OPPONENT(S):

Flint Roller Derby & Vette City Venom

Gem City is back on the attack! See our amazing, all star Gem City Purple Reign fight against Flint Roller Derby at 5 PM. But don't stop there, the Gem City Violet Femmes take on Vette City Venom right afterwards at 7 PM. Two games for twice the fun!

LOCATION:

Dayton Convention Center

TIME:

5 PM & 7 PM

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Saturday, September 19, 2026

Gem City Purple Reign & Lavender Haze

OPPONENT(S):

Brew City Roller Derby & Somer City Roller Derby

Are you ready to close out the season with a jam? Come see Gem City Purple Reign knock skates with Brew City Roller Derby at 5 PM. To finish out strong, we have Gem City Lavender Haze taking on Somer City Roller Derby. This is a match up you don't want to miss!

LOCATION:

Dayton Convention Center

TIME:

5 PM & 7 PM

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In the community

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Dayton Pride

What time is it? It's time to get your PRIDE on!
Catch your favorite derby squad at the Dayton Pride event in Downtown Dayton on June 6th starting at 11 AM. Chat, be merry, be gay, and talk to Dayton's favorite roller derby team. If you can't make the parade, come see us manning a booth with all the other fabulous vendors.
We are proud, and we are Gem City!

LOCATION:

Downtown Dayton

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Past Events

September 14, 2025

Gem City's Lavender Haze vs. Vette City Roller Derby

Gem City fights back against Vette City Roller Derby during their two-day roller derby clinic in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Lavender Haze faces off against Vette City Voltage at Owensboro Sports Center in Owensboro, Kentucky on Sunday, September 14th at 1 PM. Who says you can't support Gem City in another state?
Come on out for an epic battle. View the full schedule on the Vette City Roller Derby website.
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August 28, 2025

Fifth Street Brew Pub Gives Back Fundraiser

Come join us for dinner and drinks at Fifth Street Brew Pub on Thursday, August 28th at 5:00PM.
Fifth Street Brewpub will donate 10% of net sales from the evening to Gem City Roller Derby, plus 100% of raffle proceeds with donated prizes.
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July 16, 2025

Fundraiser with Tender Mercy

Gem City is taking over Tender Mercy! See us on July 16th, 2025 from 7-10 PM for a jam-packed night of fun. Come talk to your favorite derby all-stars and have a fun night out with your friends at Tender Mercy. Proceeds benefit Gem City Roller Derby.
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Final 2025 Home Game

Our final home game at the Dayton Convention Center is on August 30th! Doors open at 4:30 PM, and you can see our Purple Reign and Violet Femmes take on The World and Burning River Roller Derby. Tickets are available now, discounted tickets are available online!
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May 4, 2024

Gem City Roller Derby Double Header

Come see Dayton’s Violet Femmes take on South Bend All Stars and the Lavender Haze play against Ohio Valley Roller Derby on this May the Fourth double header!
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