Tony Hawk
- Net worth $130 million
- Birthday May 12, 1968
- Status -
- Country United States
- Source(-s) of wealth Athlete, Entrepreneur
How much is Tony Hawk Worth? Tony Hawk Net Worth in 2026
Tony Hawk’s net worth is estimated at $130 million as of October 2026. The San Diego skateboarder landed the first 900 in competition in 1999, and in the same year attached his name to a video game that is still selling. Licensing, his skate company and a long list of sponsors make up most of his wealth.
| Net worth | $130 million (our estimate) |
| Estimated annual income | about $6 million a year (our estimate) |
| Born | May 12, 1968, San Diego, California (age 58) |
| Country | United States |
| Known for | First skateboarder to land a 900; the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games |
| Main income sources | Video game licensing, Birdhouse skateboards, sponsorships, apparel, investments, speaking and appearances |
How much is Tony Hawk worth in 2026?
We estimate Tony Hawk’s net worth at about $130 million. The pillars are the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games, which have run to 18 titles since 1999, the skateboard company Birdhouse Projects, which the record says grew to about $25 million in annual sales within five years, and decades of sponsorships with brands such as Vans, Independent, Bones and Nixon. He also invested early in Bitcoin in 2012, which one profile credits as a major income source. Public estimates range from $100 million to $180 million, mostly from pages with no sourcing. We sit near the middle of that spread. His early licensing deal was small by today’s standards: he was reportedly offered $300,000 for the original game.
How Tony Hawk built it
- Licensed his name to a video game. The Pro Skater series has run to 18 titles since 1999.
- Built his own skate company. Birdhouse Projects grew to about $25 million in annual sales within five years.
- Invested early in Bitcoin. He bought in 2012, which one profile credits as a major income source.
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- 2025: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 launched on July 11 across consoles and PC, with a collector’s edition that included a Birdhouse deck.
- 2025: opened the chicken sandwich restaurant Chick and Hawk in Encinitas, California.
- May 2026: announced as a primary investor in an MMA promotion run by Scott Coker.
- Ongoing: The Skatepark Project, his foundation, has given more than $13 million in grants, funding over 660 skateparks.
- 2022: signed with Cleopatra Records and released a first music single.
How Tony Hawk makes money
- Video games: Licensing royalties on the Pro Skater series, which began under license from Activision in 1999 and now has 18 titles.
- Birdhouse and gear: Birdhouse Projects, plus a skateboarding clothing line begun in 1998. Ownership terms are not public.
- Sponsorships: As of April 2020, partners included Birdhouse, Vans, Independent, Bones and Nixon.
- Investments and ventures: A Bitcoin purchase in 2012, an MMA promotion stake in 2026, and the Chick and Hawk restaurant.
- Appearances and live shows: Speaking, tours and shows such as an early-2000s action sports tour that played Six Flags parks.
What Tony Hawk teaches (and what to take from it)
Hawk has spoken often about practice and persistence, and his career backs it up. These are the takeaways we think hold up.
Treat repetition as the plan
The 900 took years of falling before it landed in 1999. He did not wait to feel ready. Choose one hard skill, set a daily attempt count, and log the results for seven days.
License your name carefully, then protect the product
The Pro Skater games lasted because the gameplay was good, and the name alone would not have carried it. If you lend your name to anything, ask this week whether you would still be proud of the product without it.
Give back through structure
The Skatepark Project turns a hobby into funded parks. Pick one cause close to your work and set up a monthly automatic donation or volunteer slot.
Stay curious outside your sport
Early Bitcoin, a restaurant and an MMA investment show a habit of testing new areas with limited stakes. Pick one area you know little about and spend two hours on it before Friday.
Career timeline
- May 12, 1968: Born in San Diego.
- 1982: Wins his first professional contest.
- 1990s: Founds Birdhouse Projects.
- 1995 to 2003: Wins 10 X Games gold medals.
- 1998: Starts a skateboarding clothing line.
- June 27, 1999: Lands the first 900 at the X Games.
- 1999: The Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series debuts.
- 2002: Founds the Tony Hawk Foundation, renamed The Skatepark Project in 2020.
- 2003: Retires from pro competition.
- 2025: Opens Chick and Hawk and releases Pro Skater 3 + 4.
- May 2026: Announced as an investor in a new MMA promotion.
Early life and background
Anthony Hawk was born in San Diego in 1968 and began skating as a boy. He won his first professional contest, the Del Mar Freestyle Contest, in 1982 as a teenager and was a leading name in vert skating through the 1980s and 1990s, when the sport was far smaller commercially than it is today.
Tony Hawk net worth FAQ
What is Tony Hawk’s net worth?
We estimate Tony Hawk’s net worth at about $130 million in 2026. Public estimates range from $100 million to $180 million.
How does Tony Hawk make money?
Mainly licensing for the Pro Skater video games, his skate company Birdhouse, sponsorships, apparel and investments.
How old is Tony Hawk?
Tony Hawk was born on May 12, 1968, so he is 58 years old.
What is Tony Hawk known for?
Landing the first 900 at the X Games in 1999 and for the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games.
How much did Tony Hawk make from the Pro Skater games?
Not disclosed. He was reportedly offered $300,000 for the first game, and royalties on later titles are estimated in the millions per year at the peak.
How is Tony Hawk’s net worth estimated?
We build from game licensing, Birdhouse sales, sponsorships and investments, then compare with public estimates.
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How we estimate net worth
Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.
Last updated: October 2026.
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