If you are as excited as we are about the Women’s Park Qualifiers in Rome, here is how to watch all the action LIVE.
We have the following team riders competing in Rome so let’s cheer them on!
MINNA STESS (USA)
MIA KRETZER (AUSTRALIA)
MAZEL PARIS (PHILIPPINES)
MAYA KENNY (MEXICO)
Open Qualifier Wednesday, June 10th 12:15 AM
Quarter Finals Friday, June 12th 12:30 AM PT
Semi Finals. Saturday, June 13th 9 AM PT
Finals. Sunday, June 14th 11 AM PT
Sky Brown - iamge provided by Rockstar Energy Open
We are so excited for this years Rockstar Energy Open!!
With a bigger and bolder new look, the world’s best skateboarders and an unmatched music festival will shape the Rockstar Energy Open, August 14-16
Miyo Ito - image provided by Rockstar Energy Open
PORTLAND, OR (May 19, 2026) — Today announced the return of the Rockstar Energy Open, set to electrify downtown Portland, Oregon at Tom McCall Waterfront Park from August 14–16, 2026. Now in its third year, the three-day spectacle open to the public unites the next generation of skateboarding phenoms with world-class legends —bringing fans a high-impact weekend built to bring the Rockstar Energy Live Loud™ identity to life, where skateboarding, music and culture collide at full volume.
The 2026 event, which will feature Men’s and Women’s Park and Street competitions, builds on Rockstar Energy’s deep-rooted connection to skateboarding culture, transforming downtown Portland into a high-energy destination where progression, creativity and community take center stage.
A defining element of the Rockstar Energy Open is its Video Qualifying Series (VQS), a groundbreaking pathway that invites skateboarders from around the world to submit their best video parts for a chance to earn a coveted spot in Portland. By opening the door to global talent, the VQS creates a rare opportunity for rising stars to have the chance to compete alongside some of the sports most established names.
“The VQS gives up-and-coming skaters a real shot,” said Lazer Crawford, Rockstar athlete and the first-ever Men’s Street champion of the Rockstar Energy Open. “It’s not just another contest—you can come from anywhere, put your part out there, and suddenly you’re skating against the best in the world. That’s pretty epic.”
“From the skaters to the music to the city itself, this weekend is about going big, pushing limits and creating something that is truly outside the norm,” said Steve Mateus, Senior Director of Sports and Music at Rockstar Energy. “Portland has embraced this event in an incredible way, and we’re excited to come back for year three with an even bigger vision.”
Beyond the competition, fans can explore the festival village, a dynamic hub designed to extend the energy of the event beyond the course. From interactive installations and sponsor activations to local food vendors, beverage experiences, and live artist performances, the village offers an all-day extension that captures the spirit of skate culture and music in one place.
With its seamless blend of elite competition and live music, the Rockstar Energy Open continues to bring together a global community, both onsite and online. Additional details, including competition schedules, athlete lineup, music programming, and VQS submission deadlines, will be announced in the coming months.
All competitions will be livestreamed globally on The Platfrm (www.theplatfrm.com), giving fans everywhere a front-row seat to the action. General admission for the event is free to attend, with VIP ticket options available for those looking to elevate their on-site experience.
For more information, visit www.rockstarenergyopen.com.
Arisa Trew
Nearly 100 athletes. Multi-medal pursuits. Historic record chases. Generational rivalries.
The new era of competition begins with the debut of MoonPay X Games League.
SACRAMENTO, CA (May 11, 2026) – X Games today announced a powerhouse roster of nearly 100 invited athletes who will descend on Cal Expo for MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026, June 26-28 – the debut summer event of the MoonPay X Games League (XGL).
Across skateboarding, BMX and Moto X, the event will deliver three days of elite competition and new team rivalries, with multiple records in reach and a field that blends all-time greats with action sport’s fastest-rising stars.
But Sacramento isn’t just hosting a competition — it’s delivering a full-scale festival experience, where world-class action sports athletes collide with live music and culture. Fans can expect high-energy performances from top headliners Kaskade, Mustard and Subtronics, transforming the weekend into one of the most dynamic stops on the summer event calendar.
“MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026 marks a defining moment for us as we launch the X Games League and reimagine what action sports can be,” commented Jeremy Bloom, X Games CEO. “This isn’t just about competition — it’s about bringing together nearly 100 of the world’s best athletes, creating opportunities for multi-medal performances, and building a season-long format that elevates the stakes for both athletes and fans. Sacramento is the starting point for a new era, where progression, storytelling and team rivalries all come together on a global stage.”
Several of the most decorated athletes in X Games history arrive in Sacramento with milestone moments within reach. At the same time, a new generation of global stars are already reshaping record books.
· Nyjah Huston (Skateboard), USA
The most decorated Skateboard Street athlete and 15-time gold medalist and 26 total medals, competing across multiple disciplines, with a chance to climb even higher on the all-time leaderboard.
· Garrett Reynolds (BMX), USA
King of BMX Street and the most decorated BMX athlete in X Games history, leading the field with 16 gold medals and 24 total medals — and still adding to his legacy.
· Gui Khury (Skateboard), Brazil
An X Games competitor since age 10, Khuri is a spotlight teen prodigy with nine gold medals, the most ever by a teenager, and 15 total medals overall, continuing to push progression in vert skateboarding.
· Ryan Williams (BMX), Australia
One of the most versatile riders in the world, with four golds in his last eight appearances and 11 overall, a strong contender across multiple BMX events.
· Logan Martin (BMX), Australia + Daniel Sandoval (BMX), USA
Both set to compete in four disciplines, giving them a historic shot at four gold medals in a single X Games — a feat never accomplished.
HISTORIC STORYLINES
· Multi-medal potential: Dozens of athletes competing in multiple events, opening the door for podium sweeps across disciplines
· Rare gold sweep chase: Winning three golds in a single X Games has only happened three times ever — not in nearly 20 years, since Travis Pastrana at X Games Los Angeles 2006
· XGL debut: The first stop in a new team-based era, with Clubs from Los Angeles, New York, São Paulo and Tokyo battling for points toward the summer championship
“Every X Games pushes action sports to another level, but this one feels different,” said Nyjah Huston. “With the league format and so many athletes competing in multiple events, the pressure is higher and the opportunities are bigger, so I’m coming in focused on putting down my best runs and going for gold. The level right now is insane — you have to bring your absolute best if you want to be on that podium.”
For the full list of invited athletes, CLICK HERE.
Note: Athlete roster is subject to change.
Tickets for MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026 are on sale now, while supplies last. For fans looking to elevate their experience, limited premium hospitality packages are also available. For more details, head to xgames.com.
Get Ready! From June 26–28, X Games will kick off the MoonPay X Games League Summer Season with an exciting festival-scale fan village and more than 100 of the world's best Skateboard, BMX and Moto X athletes
** tickets on sale now at an early bird price - while supplies last!!
SACRAMENTO, Calif. [April 9, 2026] — X Games is redefining action sports competition this summer, starting in Sacramento with the debut of the MoonPay X Games League (XGL) spanning three days of elite Skateboard, BMX and Moto X competition, live music, and immersive festival programming, June 26-28 at Cal Expo. Sacramento serves as the opening stop of the inaugural MoonPay XGL Summer Season, positioning the city at the center of a new era for action sports.
In partnership with Visit Sacramento, MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026 will bring together more than 100 of the world’s top Skateboard, BMX, and Moto X athletes, competing across 18 medal events. At the same time, Cal Expo will transform into a full-scale “X-Fest” festival village, blending action sports, music, and culture with nightly concerts and headliners to be announced soon.
“Sacramento is where fans will experience the future of X Games first,” said Jeremy Bloom, CEO of X Games. “With the launch of the MoonPay X Games League, we’re introducing a new, team-based format that creates season-long stories, more opportunities for athletes, and deeper fan connections–all while delivering the same world-class competition and festival atmosphere that has defined X Games for the past 30 years.”
The competition schedule includes 18 marquee events across Skateboard, BMX and Moto X, including:
Friday: Men’s BMX Park, Women’s Skateboard Park, Moto X Best Whip
Saturday: Men’s Skateboard Street, Dave Mirra BMX Best Park Trick, Women’s Skate Vert Best Trick, Men’s Skateboard Park, Men’s BMX Dirt, Moto X Best Trick, Men’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick
Sunday: Women’s Skateboard Street, Men’s Skateboard Vert, Men’s BMX Street, Women’s BMX Park, Women’s Skateboard Street Best Trick, Men’s Skateboard Street Best Trick, Women’s Skateboard Vert, BMX Dirt Best Trick
MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026 partners include league title sponsor MoonPay, league founding partner Monster Energy, and additional event sponsors Stake, Bobcat, U.S. Army, 805 Beer, Proximo Spirits, High Noon and others.
“The arrival of the X Games League marks a definitive moment in Sacramento’s evolution as a sports tourism hub,” said Mike Testa, President & CEO of Visit Sacramento. “We’ve already proven our mastery in hosting world-class culinary and music experiences, and by adding elite action sports to our roster, we are signaling to the world that Sacramento is a must-visit destination where fans and athletes alike can experience the absolute best of what’s next.”
Raicca Ventura
Photos by Lauren Brooke - please make sure to credit @lauren_brooke_photography if sharing on socials
The World Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil, were a total nail-biter. From rain delays to who moved on during the women’s park quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals, it was one to watch!
Mazel Paris
Team rider Mazel Paris was a standout during the women’s park qualifier - at just 12 years old, Mazel was leading the charge and in the number one position until almost the end of the women’s park qualifier! Such a huge achievement to make it to the quarter-finals and be in the higher scoring group of women. The talent is getting younger and younger!
Minna Stess
Team rider Minna Stess pushed hard, making it through the open qualifiers, to the semi’s, and then into the finals -and that’s not all! Minna had an epic second run and ended up landing on the podium, taking home 3rd for the USA.
Rain delays during the finals wreaked havoc on the women’s park event. After one run each and partway through the second set of runs (with only Sky and Arisa to go), the rain started (again). The girls started a game of Uno to pass the time while waiting to find out whether the event would continue.
Sky Brown
The “squeegee team” did an excellent job of drying the park quickly and Arisa and Sky were able to get their runs in. At this point, Sky was still in 1st place, and after her second run, Arisa was in 4th. But then the rain started again. The officials decided to call it and use the scores from the 2nd runs as the finals.
This meant that Sky Brown was in 1st, Mizuho Hasegawa took 2nd, and Minna Stess grabbed 3rd.
Congrats to all the women for showing up and pushing it further than last year!
Huge thanks to Lauren Brooke for sharing her amazing photos with us!
Ruby Lilley
Kihana Ohawa
Lilly Stoephasius
All images and info Via World Skate SB
The Skateboarding World Championships are happening in Sao Paulo, Brazil right now!
Yesterday Open Qualifiers went down for women’s street and today is women’s park Open Qualifiers. About 60 women from around the world are competing in each.
Next up will be Quarter-finals for both women’s street and park happening on Friday..
Once we get to semi-finals on Saturday and finals on Sunday, there will be a LIVE broadcast via YouTube (for everywhere except AU)
Long Beach, CA – KASSO, the global movement that re-imagines skate culture through speed, creativity, and community, has officially announced its headliner musical artists and initial skater lineup ahead of the two-day festival that is taking place in Long Beach, California, from March 21-22.
Kicking off musical performances, LaRussell will be taking center stage on Saturday, fresh off his performance at the official NFL Tailgale for Superbowl. He will be followed by EARTHGANG, who will close out Sunday. Both artists will bring their hip-hop and rap energy to the skate community.
Additionally, KASSO is also excited to announce the initial list of elite skater talent that will be making appearances throughout the weekend, including Leo Romero, Greyson Fletcher, Cordano Russell, Tom Schaar, Gavin Bottger, Taylor Kirby, Jiro Platt, Dashawn Jordan, Hayate Kamimura, and Ren Suematsu, to name a few. As of today, Jamie Foy and Jaws have also officially joined the lineup. Whether taking the course or showcasing their skill-set, their participation is guaranteed to bring the Long Beach and skater-enthusiast communities together for an exciting two-day spectacle. By blending the intersections of skate, sound, and street culture, KASSO FEST SKATE & SOUND continues to cement itself as the ultimate new era cultural experience filled with creativity and movement.
For ticket types and details, visit bit.ly/kasso_lb — and for more event updates, announcements, and latest on featured skaters, be sure to follow KASSO on socials. Premium Parking tickets are available starting today to purchase for VIP buyers at $40. Additionally, when you purchase 5 or more tickets, a 15% off discount will be applied.
About KASSO: From TBS TELEVISION, INC., the creators of global hit shows like Takeshi’s Castle and
SASUKE (American Ninja Warrior), comes a bold new concept: a skateboarding-meets-physical game show experience. Elite skaters from around the world, across all borders and backgrounds, will take on massive, high-difficulty stages in pursuit of total domination. Built around the theme “Never Been Done”, a celebration of doing what no one has ever done before, KASSO is a brand that represents the next generation of cultural movement, blending street, fashion, music, and community into one global stage
To learn more about KASSO, visit their official website:
Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word team rider, Mazel Paris, blazed into her first SEA Games and took home gold in women’s park for team Philippines! At just eleven years old, Mazel is showing the world that age is just a number as she is now the youngest SEA Games champion!
Arisa Trew
Photos by Lauren Brooke - please make sure to credit @lauren_brooke_photography if sharing on socials
Bowl on Saturday blew us away, so we should have known that it was simply a precursor for what was to come watching vert on Sunday. The tricks were varied and the height these skaters got was massive. We knew there had been a lot of progression, but we were not expecting what we saw!.
Big thanks to event co-founders, Amelia Brodka and Lesli Cohen, as well as all the volunteers and sponsors that make this huge event happen year after year!
Huge thanks to Lauren Brooke for sharing her amazing photos with us!
Keep scrolling and be prepared to be blown away!
Elizabeth Amador
Anna Shea
Kate and Riley
Juno Matsuoka
Lulu Johnson
Mayzie Feher
Lilly Stoephasius
Mazel Paris
The stoke was real!
Maria Luiza Pessoa
Nina Ye
Akari Takeda
OPEN/PRO VERT
Arisa Trew
Mizuho Hasegawa
.Nina Ye
INTERMEDIATE VERT
Fuyuka Takano
Kate Kuno
Yuina Tachibana
BEST TRICK OPEN/PRO VERT
Arisa Trew
BEST TRICK INTERMEDIATE VERT
Riley Zhang
HIGHEST FRONTSIDE AIR
Mazel Paris
HIGHEST BACKSIDE AIR
Mizuho Hasegawa
Mazel Paris
Photos by Lauren Brooke - please make sure to credit @lauren_brooke_photography if sharing on socials
This past weekend EXPOSURE SKATE held their 14th annual contest - this event is the largest and longest running skateboard contest in the world. Over 200 skaters (including Olympians) from 15 different countries competed in Bowl, Street and Vert. For all of us, this is the best weekend of the year!
Our team rider, Mazel Paris, entered pro bowl this year and at just eleven years old took the win, competing against some of the best pro skaters in the world! From prelims to finals, her runs were solid and a mix of back to back tricks that wowed the judges.
One of our newest team riders, Coco Waldo took 1st in Advanced women’s Bowl and Intermediate Street - a big achievement!
We are super proud of all eight of our team riders who showed up, skated hard, made finals, wowed the crowd and cheered everyone on! Congrats Anna Shea, Mayzie Feher, Kaylee Chen, Emma Sue, Klara Kaermoade, Brooke Benton, Mazel Paris and Coco Waldo!
Big thanks to event co-founders, Amelia Brodka and Lesli Cohen, as well as all the volunteers and sponsors that make this huge event happen year after year!
Huge thanks to Lauren Brooke for sharing her amazing photos with us!
Scroll on for more visual goodness!
Mayzie Feher
Bryce Wettstein
Harlow Johnsey
Klara Kermoade
Lilly Erickson
Arisa Trew and Jada Ward
Anna Shea
Coco Waldo
Joey Yarbrough
Ruby Lilley
Mizhou Hasegawa
Kate Kuno
Hedda Hjertgerg
Mayzie Feher
Riley Zhang
Riona ito
OPEN PRO/BOWL
Mazel Paris
Yvonne Lin
Lilly Erickson
ADVANCED BOWL
Coco Waldo
Louise Pages
Tilda Will
INTERMEDIATE BOWL
Lydia Areschoug
Emma-Victoria Smets
Nayla Romy
LONGEST SLIDE
Jordan Santana
LONGEST FRONTSIDE GRIND
Ruby Lilley
LONGEST BACKSIDE GRIND
Harlow Johnsey
- World’s top skateboarders and BMX riders will be drafted to four teams ahead of the inaugural X Games League (XGL) season -
- Launching a new era in action sports, a select number of fans can experience the draft LIVE at Cosm Los Angeles in Hollywood Park -
- The event will be streamed LIVE on ESPN+ on the ESPN App and via YouTube on March 5, 2026, from 6:30-8:30pm PT -
[LOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 5, 2025] The 2026 X Games League Summer Draft will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Cosm Los Angeles in Hollywood Park when the world’s top skateboarders and BMX riders, both men and women, are drafted to teams for the first time. The event will stream LIVE on ESPN+ on the ESPN App and via YouTube from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. PT.
The inaugural 2026 XGL Summer Draft will pull from a list of more than 150 elite skateboard and BMX athletes from around the world, with general managers of the four teams selecting ten athletes each (five men, five women) to complete their rosters ahead of the 2026 XGL Summer Season.
“Draft night plays a pivotal role in any professional athlete’s career, and the XGL draft will mark the beginning of a new era for our athletes, teams, and fans,” said Annie Lokesh, Head of X Games League. “Transitioning from invitation-only events to a draft-based co-ed professional league is a major step forward for the next generation of action sports athletes. Holding the draft at Cosm – a venue as iconic and innovative as the athletes being called to the stage – adds to the excitement and anticipation around the X Games League.”
The evening will kick off with a red carpet arrival for the select group of invited athletes to showcase their individual style. In the weeks leading up to the draft, the X Games social and digital platforms will spotlight draft-eligible athletes through content and highlights from major global competitions.
Fans will have the opportunity to attend in person and experience the draft in Cosm’s state-of-the-art immersive venue, which will showcase live action and behind-the-scenes X Games access in a completely new way. A limited number of “Superfan” tickets will be available for purchase and fans can sign up for alerts on xgames.com/xgl to be the first to know when tickets are available.
X Games League Summer Draft Format Overview:
The athlete ‘opt in’ window took place earlier this year, which was open to all athletes.
The team general manager will choose the roster.
The draft will consist of five rounds and eight athletes will be drafted in a “snake” order. Each team makes two selections per round.
At the end of five rounds, the team’s ten roster spots will be filled by five women and five men, bringing the total to 40 drafted athletes.
Both sports (Skateboard + BMX) must be represented on the team.
Early rounds will be presented live on stage. Later rounds will be revealed via draft boards.
Athletes who declared for the draft but who are not selected on draft night will be eligible to compete as free agents at X Games or be called up as injury replacements.
The 2026 XGL summer season schedule and four inaugural Clubs will be announced at a later date. For more details about XGL, click here.
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About X Games League (XGL)
Launching in 2026, the X Games League (XGL) brings an exciting new extension to the iconic X Games brand as the world’s first year-round, team-based, co-ed league in action sports. The League features eight city-based teams (four winter XClubs and four summer XClubs) comprised of the top athletes in the world competing for what will become the most coveted trophy in action sports.
For the first time in X Games history, athletes compete in a season and team-based format, allowing for season-long storylines and deeper athlete-fan engagement across broadcast, streaming, live events, and digital platforms. This represents a fundamental shift in the world of action sports as XGL aims to build stronger global presence and regional connections for athletes, teams, fans, and sponsors. The formation of XGL greatly expands compensation opportunities for athletes far beyond existing prize purses, with additional earning potential as part of the league’s team model. To learn more, visit xgames.com/xgl/ or follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
If you can’t make it down to Encinitas for Exposure Skate, you can now catch the LIVESTREAM on the X Games YouTube channel HERE
Complete Exposure Schedule of events below - Open/Pro will be Livestreamed!
Leticia Bufoni is the newest founder athlete of X Games League
X Games Names Leticia Bufoni as Newest Founder Athlete of X Games League
The Brazilian skateboard phenom joins previously announced X Games League Founder Athletes Ryan Sheckler, Nyjah Huston, and Ryan Williams
BOULDER, COLO. (September 29, 2025) — Leticia Bufoni, one of the most decorated and influential athletes in skateboarding, has been named a Founder Athlete of the X Games League (XGL), the first, global, team-based action sports league that is set to debut in Summer 2026. Bufoni joins fellow skateboard pioneers Nyjah Huston and Ryan Sheckler, and legendary BMX rider Ryan Williams at the forefront of the groundbreaking league. As an XGL Founder Athlete, Leticia will contribute directly to league development—helping design formats, shape athlete experience and build a fan-first culture.
“X Games has been a huge part of my journey since day one,” commented Leticia Bufoni. “To now be a founding athlete of the X Games League and help shape the future of action sports–it’s such an honor.”
Bringing unparalleled competitive success, global influence, and leadership, Bufoni embodies the spirit and ambition of XGL’s athlete-driven future. Her contributions to the sport are legendary:
A six-time X Games gold medalist with 12 total medals, the most in summer X Games history among female competitors.
In 2013, became the only female athlete to win three X Games gold medals in a single year, earning an ESPY nomination and a feature in ESPN’s The Body Issue.
The first female skater signed by Nike SB (2015), and a Street League Super Crown Champion—pioneering visibility for women in skateboarding.
Holder of multiple Guinness World Records, including: “Most Women’s X Games Skateboard Street Wins,” “Most X Games Medals Won in Summer Disciplines – Female” and the jaw-dropping “Highest Skateboard Grind Outside the Back of a Flying Aircraft” at 9,022 ft.
Represented Brazil at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, served as the Executive Global Athlete
Ambassador for World Skate, and was named one of the most powerful and marketable women in sports by Forbes in 2018.
Began skating at age nine in São Paulo, moved to the U.S. at 14 to pursue her X Games dream, and now resides in Miami.
Starting Summer 2026, X Games League will transform action sports into a team-based, seasonal league format. Skateboarding and BMX will headline the inaugural X Games League summer season, with Snowboarding and Skiing events launching X Games League winter season in early 2027.
XGL moves beyond standalone competitions, building season-long narratives, rivalries, and storylines that drive deeper fan connection. The format unlocks new earning potential and stability for athletes, delivers more compelling content for media partners and creates powerful new platforms for sponsors—while staying true to the roots of X Games.
Over the next several months, X Games will announce additional Founder Athletes, new XGL clubs, season schedules and athlete drafts as momentum builds toward the Summer 2026 league debut.
Follow @xgames and visit xgames.com for the latest on XGL—the future of action sports.
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ABOUT X GAMES
Since 1995, X Games has defined action sports—from Tony Hawk’s 900 to Shaun White’s halfpipe dominance to the rise of BMX and skateboarding as global forces. Over 30 years, it has become more than a competition: it’s a cultural touchstone, blending sports, music, fashion, and community.
ABOUT X GAMES LEAGUE
Debuting in 2026, the X Games League (XGL) will reinvent competition with a team-based model, where athletes contribute both individually and to team championships. Beyond the $2.4M already distributed in prize money annually, the league unlocks new athlete earning potential and long-term stability for the sports they represent.
Leticia Bufoni
X Games Goes “ALL IN” on the Future of Action Sports
New visual identity, X Games League, AI judging, sports betting, and global expansion mark the dawn of a new era
[Boulder, CO – September 24, 2025] – X Games, the undisputed epicenter of action sports, today unveiled a bold new era defined by rebellion, creativity, and individuality.
X Games announced a full visual rebrand—new logo, new identity, new look—designed for the next era of sport: rebellious at its core, global in its reach, and made to evolve as fast as the athletes who push it forward. The rebrand is just one piece of a sweeping vision that will define the next 30 years of action sports.
At the heart of this transformation is the X Games League, the first-ever year-round, team-based league in action sports, launching in the summer of 2026. The league represents a fundamental shift in how fans experience action sports—blending team rivalries, individual glory, and new revenue streams for athletes.
“X Games has always been where outsiders became icons and impossible became possible,” said Jeremy Bloom, CEO of X Games. “We’re staying true to that DNA—pushing limits, celebrating individuality, and challenging the status quo—but we’re also reimagining what’s next. This is more than a rebrand. This is the future of sports. And our athletes and partners are ALL IN.”
The Future of X Games: Key Moves
X Games League (2026): Led by Annie Lokesh, formerly of the WNBA, the world’s first team-based action sports league debuts Summer 2026 with drafted athletes competing at every X Games. Over 150 athletes have declared for the inaugural XGL Summer Draft. The league will have both summer and winter seasons.
AI-Powered Judging (The OWL): Real-time, transparent scoring that ensures accuracy and trust for athletes and fans.
Sports Betting & Fantasy Sports: Entering a U.S. market already valued at $17B+, unlocking deeper engagement with fans under 35.
Year-Round Global Events: Expanding beyond the traditional summer/winter schedule, with more stops around the world and local-language broadcasts.
Athlete-First Model: Bigger prize purses, new compensation pathways, and deeper storytelling to elevate the athletes who fuel the movement.
Festival-Like Live Events: Blending competition with music, tech, culture, and community for unforgettable fan experiences.
Explosive Social Growth: Building on momentum that doubled YouTube subscribers to 2M and grew total reach to 16M+ across channels—with a sharper focus on two-way dialogue with fans.
ABOUT X GAMES
Since 1995, X Games has defined action sports—from Tony Hawk’s 900 to Shaun White’s halfpipe dominance to the rise of BMX and skateboarding as global forces. Over 30 years, it has become more than a competition: it’s a cultural touchstone, blending sports, music, fashion, and community.
ABOUT X GAMES LEAGUE
Debuting in 2026, the X Games League (XGL) will reinvent competition with a team-based model, where athletes contribute both individually and to team championships. Beyond the $2.4M already distributed in prize money annually, the league unlocks new athlete earning potential and long-term stability for the sports they represent.
Make sure you sign up by October 5th to compete in the Senior Skateboarding Games taking place at Vans Skatepark in Huntington Beach.
There are both men’s and women’s divisions for ages 40, 50 and 60+
It’s going to be a fun day with a lot of great sponsors contributing!
Hosted by San Diego Senior Games
Co-Founded by NBA Champion Gary Payton II, Sheldon Lewis, and Royce Campbell, SBA Introduces Equal Pay, First-Ever True Co-Ed Professional Skateboarding to the Global Stage
Info via PR Newswire
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Skate Board Association (SBA) today announced the launch of the world's first co-ed, equal-pay professional skateboarding league, a groundbreaking initiative set to transform global sports, youth culture, and innovation. Co-founded by Sheldon Lewis, Royce Campbell, and NBA Champion Gary Payton II, the SBA reimagines what it means to be a professional sports organization, blending performance, immersive technology, and cultural relevance with a focus on equity, community, inclusivity, and storytelling.
Gary Payton II is not only a co-founder and investor, but also the league's first official team owner. Additional owners include Professional Brazilian skateboarder, Pamela Rosa, American professional skateboarder and model, Robert Neal, skateboard Olympian and musician, Samarria Brevard and legendary Puerto Rican professional skateboarder, Manny Santiago.
Big Bear will serve as the home of the SBA's flagship arena, training complex, and media hub. Additional launch partners include SBA's official recovery device partner Hyperice, a leader in recovery technology, and HYPERVSN, a London-based technology company bringing cutting-edge visuals to the league.
"As someone who's dedicated my life to sports, I know the power they have to inspire, unite, and transform communities. Skateboarding has always been a culture of creativity and resilience, and the SBA represents a new era where that culture is elevated onto a global stage. I'm proud to stand next to Sheldon Lewis and Royce Campbell as a co-founder, and team owner within the SBA because this league isn't just about competition, it's about opportunity, innovation, and giving the next generation of athletes a platform to shine," said Gary Payton II, Co-Founder, SBA.
The SBA isn't just launching a league, it's activating a global movement in sport, storytelling, and cultural equity. With year-round programming across SBA seasons, media, and commerce, Big Bear will serve as the global headquarters and creative playground for the SBA's mission to elevate skateboarding as a true professional sport while honoring its grassroots foundation.
"The SBA is about more than launching a league, it's about building a cultural movement that gives skateboarding the platform it deserves on the world stage," said Sheldon Lewis, Co-Founder, SBA. "We're creating a space where athletes, brands, and fans can come together to shape the future of the sport," said Royce Campbell, Co-Founder, SBA.
The first-ever SBA Draft will take place in late Q4 2025, with the inaugural six-month season set to begin in spring 2026. The league in 2026 will feature 36 Skateboarding Athletes, (men and women). Annual Draft salaries are set to reach a six-figure guarantee, with equal pay for both men and women athletes.
The following 18 athletes are slated for the 2026 draft, with 18 slots still open to round out each of the remaining teams. Christiana Means, Pamela Rosa, Kylie Frank, Gabriela Mazetto, Isabelly Avila, Carlos Ribeiro, Dave Bachinsky, David Reyes, Robert Neal, Keelan Dadd, Micky Papa, Dashawn Jordan, Boo Johnson, Julian Agliardi, Leo Romero, Kevin Hoefler, Manny Santiago, Ryan Decenzo.
The SBA invites brands, innovators, and visionaries to join as founding partners of the first-true professional skateboarding league built for skateboarding, cultural relevance and generational global impact.
For more information, visit www.skateboardassociation.org and follow on Instagram at @skateboardassociation.
About the Skate Board Association (SBA)
The Skate Board Association (SBA) is the world's first professional skateboarding league built at the intersection of sport, culture, and innovation. Founded by Sheldon Lewis, Royce Campbell, and Gary Payton II, the SBA is redefining what it means to be a modern sports organization — merging world-class talent with immersive technology, media storytelling, and community engagement. With Big Bear, California as its flagship destination and year-round hub, the SBA is creating a global platform for elite athletes, cultural creators, and visionary brands to shape the future of skateboarding and youth sports. The SBA's inaugural season launches in Spring 2026.
Mizuho Hasegawa - Photo via Rockstar Energy / Durso
The Women’s Park Final started the day with an electric heat with Sky Brown, Bryce Wettstein and Mizuho Hasegawa upping the ante with every run. After the second round of runs, Bryce Wettstein and Sky Brown sat atop the leaderboard. However, last year’s champion Mizuho Hasegawa saved her best for the final run of the contest to jump from third to first place. Her unique line included a kickflip Indy over the hip and went alley oop to nosegrind on the vert wall and a crowd-pleasing stall on the Rockstar Energy logo feature. As Sky and Bryce lifted her onto their shoulders to celebrate, Mizuho yelled, “I’m so happy!”
Women’s podium - Photo via Rockstar Energy / Durso
Women’s Park Final Results
Mizuho Hasegawa (JPN) 86.20
Sky Brown (GBR) 84.66
Bryce Wettstein (USA) 82.00
Heili Sirvio (FIN) 77.00
Ruby Lilley (USA) 76.83
Lilly Erickson (USA) 76.83
Minna Stess (USA) 75.50
Hinano Kusaki (JPN) 74.33
Jordan Santana (USA) 73.00
Lady Meek (USA) 70.83
Yurin Fujii (JPN) 65.00
Aaliyah Wilson (AUS) 63.00
Coco Yoshizawa - Photo via Rockstar Energy / Ballard
Women’s Street Final
The Women’s Street Final saw a Japanese podium sweep led by Coco Yoshizawa. Ibuki Matsumoto laid down a heater in her first run to take the top spot ahead of the rest of the field by more than 10 points. But on her final run, Coco landed a run that included a kickflip frontside boardslide the handrail, gap to back 50-50 on the bump to hubba, backside tailslide on step-up wedge ledge, backside lipslide flatbar, frontside bluntslide the flat bar, 360 flip up the step-up and a bigflip frontside boardslide the handrail to take the win. Twelve-year old Mei Oseki, who was a VQS competitor in 2024, took the third place win.
“I couldn’t land all the tricks I wanted to in practice, so I wasn’t expecting to win the competition. I had so much fun and I’m super happy I was able to pull it off,” said Coco Yoshizawa
Women’s Street Podium - Photo via Rockstar Energy / Ortiz
Women’s Street Final Results
Coco Yoshizawa (JPN) 92.46
Ibuki Matsumoto (JPN) 90.66
Mei Ozeki (JPN) 81.33
Aoi Fukada (JPN) 76.63
Paige Heyn (USA) 75.00
Niko Sugimoto (JPN) 72.66
Yuri Ashizawa (JPN) 65.50
Secret Lynn (USA) 53.66
Meagan Guy (USA) 48.66
Valentina Petric (CHI) 41.50
We’re excited to share the full line-up of pro and emerging park and street skaters for the second annual Rockstar Energy Open that will be taking place at Waterfront Park in Downtown Portland this weekend!
The dates are locked: August 15-17, and so are the skaters. The Rockstar Energy Open returns to Portland, Oregon, at Waterfront Park for FREE once again, and this year’s lineup has only gotten better!
Find the 2025 event details and everything you need on ThePlatfrm.com under RSEO. The location, daily schedule, official live stream, live music, VIP access and info, plus highlights from 2024 are all available.
Can Aoi Uemura repeat her win in 2025? Only time will tell, but for now, we know she is confirmed. Nothing is certain, though. Secret Lynn will be returning to Portland and sure to send it, plus additions to the lineup such as Paige Heyn and Ibuki Matsumoto make this year’s event anything but a safe bet. Check out the current confirmed women below.
Locked in to defend her title, Mizuho Hasegawa is confirmed for Portland along with 2024 third-place winner Yurin Fuji. But nothing is promised. Sky Brown will be joining the mix this year, as will X Games gold medalist Heili Sirvio, alongside other familiar ripping women. Read on below for the current list of women confirmed.
These women have thrown down on more than one occasion, earning career-best scores on some of street league's biggest stages. Relive top tricks landed by SLS Cleveland athletes, Chloe Covell, Coco Yoshizawa, Yumeka Oda and more!
We are so stoked to be able to watch not only the finals but the semi-finals from Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert , starting TODAY! There are so many women out there competing, including our team riders Anna Shea and Mia Kretzer! We will be cheering them on as they compete in the vert contest and best trick!
Women’s Semi Finals Group 1
4 PM MT / 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET
Women’s Semi-Finals Group 2
5 PM MT / 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
Legends Demo - includes Lizzie Armanto and Lyn-Z Adams-Hawkins Pastrana
7:05 PM MT / 6:05 PM PT / 9:05 PM ET
Women’s Finals
3:00 PM MT / 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET
Women’s Best Trick
4:50 PM MT / 3:50 PM PT / 6:50 PM ET
