Global Breaking Tour Returns to San Francisco for Spin Control USA Jam 2026
The international breaking circuit returns to the Bay Area this fall as Spin Control announces the USA Jam 2026, a high-stakes competition serving as a critical qualifier for world championship events in Japan and Canada.
The event is scheduled for Sept. 19 at the DNA Lounge, located at 375 11th St.. Doors will open at 12 p.m., with preliminary rounds starting at 1 p.m., followed by the main event at 5 p.m..
As part of the Spin Control Jam Tour, the San Francisco competition offers winners a direct path to the global stage. The champions of the Adult 2vs2 category will receive a fully sponsored trip to Tokyo to compete in the Spin Control World Final at the Japan Jam. In addition to the travel prize, winners will receive a trophy, cash prize, and Spin Control technical gear.
The "FootWorkerZ" category presents another international opportunity, with the champion earning a trip to the FootWorkerZ World Finals in Toronto, a $500 cash prize, and branded gear.
The event also features a Youth 2vs2 Battle for competitors under the age of 16, offering trophies, cash prizes and gear to the top performers.
Spin Control, a technical breaking gear brand, describes the event as a homecoming for the tour. "Spin Control USA Jam brings the tour back home to the San Francisco Bay Area and continues the journey toward the Spin Control World Final in Tokyo, Japan," the organizers stated on the event's official website.
Tickets are available through the DNA Lounge website or for purchase on-site the day of the event. Organizers noted that both spectators and competitors are required to purchase tickets. Battle registration remains open online for those looking to compete.
For winners receiving travel prizes, the organization maintains a strict policy requiring valid passport submission within one week of the event. Sponsored travel includes airfare from the nearest international airport, lodging, and a daily per diem of ¥4,000 JPY for the Tokyo trip.
The Adult 2vs2 winners receive a sponsored trip to the Spin Control World Final in Tokyo, plus a trophy, cash and gear. The FootWorkerZ champion wins a trip to the World Finals in Toronto, $500 and gear, while the Youth 2vs2 top performers receive trophies, cash prizes and gear.
For more information, visit spincontrol.co.
