Juno Matsouka - image via X Games

CHIBA, Japan (July 5, 2026) – MoonPay X Games Chiba 2026 wrapped up a weekend filled with elite competition and cheering crowds at Makuhari Messe. Featuring more than 80 action sports athletes representing 16 countries, the event is the second stop of the new MoonPay X Games League (XGL). X Games Club (XC) Tokyo leaves Chiba tied with XC New York at the top of the standings with 1,770 points. XC São Paulo is in third place with 1,610 and XC Los Angeles rounds out the standings with 1,510 points.

MoonPay Women's Skateboard Vert Best Trick 
11-year-old Mia Kretzer Tops Podium Ahead of 15- and 13-year-olds

Mia Kretzer (XC LA) wins MoonPay Women's Skateboard Vert Best Trick at MoonPay X Games Chiba 2026. Photo Credit: Jason Halayko / X Games

With a women’s-competition-first alley-oop one-foot 540, 11-year-old Mia Kretzer (XC LA) won her second gold medal in Women’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick. She earned the gold medal two years ago at X Games Ventura 2024 that made her the youngest X Games athlete, youngest medalist, and youngest gold medalist at age 9. She closes X Games Chiba with 360 points on the board for her club. “It’s the best,” Kretzer said of the new X Games League. “I get to connect with people I don’t usually get to connect with. Being on a team with Tom Schaar is really cool, and Haze is the best manager. Team LA!” She is smashing all the X Games age records, and is now the first athlete to win three gold before turning 13. 

Misuho Hasegawa (XC Tokyo) was the oldest athlete on the podium at 15 years old. She held the lead after Run 2, then was bumped to silver medal position with Kretzer’s third run. Judges liked Mizuho’s Cab heelflip Indy in Run 4 better than her earlier make, a kickflip hand flip Indy, but the upgrade didn’t improve her position. She now owns nine total X Games medals: By the close of the Vert Best Trick contest, Hasegawa’s 360 points had her atop the XGL points standings. 13-year-old Reese Nelson (Free Agent) took bronze with a switch kickflip boardslide to regular in Run 3 for her second medal in the discipline and third X Games medal.

Monster Energy Women's Skateboard Street Best Trick 
Momiji Nishiya Lands a Crooked Grind Nollie Heelflip, an X Games First

Momiji Nishiya (XC NY) wins Monster Energy Women's Skateboard Street Best Trick at MoonPay X Games Chiba 2026. Photo Credit: Jason Halayko / X Games

Momiji Nishiya (XC NY) landed a crooked grind nollie heelflip in Run 4 to win gold. The trick was an X Games first, earning both the gold medal and the $10,000 MoonPay X Games NBD Award. The 18-year-old was unable to compete at X Games Sacramento. After finishing 8th in Women's Street on Saturday in Chiba, bouncing back with gold in Street Best Trick made for a sweet redemption and a return to the podium three years after her most recent previous medal. “I’m very happy that I was able to contribute to the team,” she said. With her first Street Best Trick medal, Nishiya now owns five X Games medals. Her résumé extends beyond X Games. At the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, she won gold just one month shy of her 14th birthday, becoming Japan's youngest-ever Olympic champion and the third-youngest Olympic gold medalist in history.

Speaking of age, Funa Nakayama (Free Agent) was the oldest competitor in the contest at 21. She was one of three women skaters competing at X Games Chiba who weren’t teens. The only undrafted athlete in the field proved she belonged. Riding first in the lineup, she patiently battled through the contest before landing a backside heelflip down the 5-flat-6 double set on her fifth attempt (Run 7) to earn silver. Surrounded by seven talented Japanese skaters, Australian Chloe Covell (XC NY) stood her ground, battling her way to bronze in Women's Street Best Trick.The 16-year-old landed a crooked grind to nollie heelflip out of the hubba ledge on her fourth attempt (Run 7), securing her 11th career X Games medal. The bronze boosted her X Games League campaign, bringing her to 260 points for XC New York.

Stake Women's Skateboard Park 
Sky Brown Reps XC São Paulo for Her Fifth Career X Games Medal

Sky Brown (XC SP) wins Stake Women's Skateboard Park at MoonPay X Games Chiba 2026. Photo Credit: Yoshio Yoshida / X Games

In her first return to the top of the X Games Park podium in four years, 17-year-old star Sky Brown (XC São Paulo) took an early Run 1 lead and improved in Run 2, fending off a challenge from Mizuho Hasegawa (XC Tokyo). “I don’t have a lot of words, I am very happy, especially to win in my hometown in Japan, with my mom here and my family here cheering me on,” she said. “It’s very special.” This was Brown’s first X Games Park gold medal since her wins in 2021 and 2022. It's her fifth medal overall. Brown now has 180 points on the board for XC São Paulo after Chiba, and is ranked #21 in the XGL athlete standings. It’s the second-highest rank among single-discipline competitors, behind Sacramento and Chiba BMX Street gold medalist Garrett Reynolds. “All week I have been cheering on all of the team, and I felt the need to get this medal for them and represent them well,” she said. “I am very happy to have done that!”

Hasegawa’s silver medal Park points, combined with her points haul in Vert and Vert Best Trick between Sacramento and Chiba, leave her in first place in the X Games League overall standings, in strong position to challenge for season MVP honors. Heili Sirviö (XC NY) made the podium with bronze after a disappointing eighth place finish in Sacramento, which was the X Games Salt Lake City gold medalist and X Games Chiba 2024 bronze medalist’s only time missing the podium from four starts.

Stay tuned for MoonPay X Games New Orleans July 24-26!

Mia Kretzer - Photo via X Games - Ballard

We couldn’t make it this weekend to MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026, but you can bet that we were glued to results on social media, as well as the X Games live feed! Watching Arisa Trew get her 9th and 10th gold medal was beyond exciting! Arisa is making HERstory right and left and smiling the entire time, even when the comp gets tough.

We loved seeing our own Mia Kretzer land, what announcer Amelia Brodka called, “a dog piss McTwist” to take home the bronze in Women’s Vert Best Trick. On Sunday Mia went on to take the gold in women’s Vert!! At age eleven, Mia is always showing that she can not only skate with the worlds best, she can also challenge them too! So proud of her!!

Read on for the X Games provided recap and photos from X Games Sacramento!

Arisa Trew - Women’s Park Finals -Photo via X Games - Durso

Day 1 - Women’s Skateboard Park 

Sixteen-year-old Australian skateboarder Arisa Trew (XC Tokyo) continued her remarkable rise in Women's Skateboard Park, capturing her ninth career X Games gold medal and 10th overall medal with a winning Run 2 score of 92.66. Her best run showcased a deep bag of tricks on the Tower Bridge extension and throughout the park, including a 540 onto the extension, frontside 50-50, frontside tailslide, backside 360, frontside Smith grind, backside 540 over the channel, and a standout switch McTwist—an element no rider, male or female, has landed in park competition. 

“I’m just super happy that I can be a part of inspiring the next generation of riders,” said Trew. “I’ve always been a competitive person, and I always want to do my best and push myself to the next level. Getting a triple gold is a big goal of mine. I’ve had two years to try to do it and I want to get to there.” 

Sky Brown (XC São Paulo) earned silver with an 85.00, highlighted by a frontside nosegrind tailgrab on the Tower Bridge extension, Madonna, kickflip frontside air over the jump box, and a backside 540 over the hip, while Raicca Ventura (XC São Paulo) secured bronze with a consistent 81.00 run featuring Indy airs, Smith grinds, a backside 360 over the bump, and a 50-50 on the rainbow rail to round out a highly competitive final.

Sky Brown - Photo via X Games - Durso

Raicca Ventura - Photo via X Games - Ballard

Day 2 - MoonPay Women’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick

Women’s Vert Best Trick Podium -Photo V X Games -Dillon

Teen skateboard phenom Arisa Trew (XC Tokyo) continued her dominance in women’s skateboarding, following up Friday’s Women’s Skateboard Park gold with another victory in Skateboard Vert Best Trick. The win marked her second gold medal of the weekend and 10th career X Games gold, tying her with Lindsey Jacobellis for the most X Games gold medals by a woman in X Games history. It also tied Trew with Gui Khury (XC São Paulo) for the most X Games medals ever earned by a teenager. Trew’s Switch McTwist in Run 1 proved untouchable, holding up as the winning trick throughout the competition and securing yet another milestone in her career. 

“The Switch McTwist was my safety trick and it went well because I got it for my first try,” said Trew. “I was really trying to get my switch body varial 5 because I never landed it before, but I didn't get it, unfortunately!” 

Trew's new teammate, 15-year-old Mizuho Hasegawa (XC Tokyo) earned silver with a massive alley-oop judo 540 in her first run, soaring approximately six feet above the vert ramp, while 11-year-old Mia Kretzer (XC LA) rounded out the podium with bronze, landing a stylish one-foot McTwist.

Mizuho Hasegawa - Photo via X Games - Durso

Team riders Mia Kretzer (Bronze Medal) and Anna Shea (1st alternate) - Photo via X Games - Durso

Day 3 - Monster Energy Women’s Skateboard Street Final

Women’s Skateboard Street Podium - Photo via X Games - Ortiz

The first showdown of the day featured a stacked field of eight elite women ranging in age from 14 to 28–but it was the teenagers that took the spotlight today. Nineteen year old MoonPay X Games League free agent call up Miyu Ito (XC Tokyo) claimed gold with a technical, high-scoring run featuring a frontside boardslide on the handrail, 5-0 on the quarterpipe, backside tailslide on the box, blunt stall 180 out on the quarterpipe, frontside bluntslide on the A-frame rail, kickflip up the step-up, and frontside feeble grind on the handrail. The standout performance earned Ito her fifth career X Games medal and second X Games gold.

"I wanted to pick my lines smoothly and execute them as much as I could. I'm very happy. Each and every trick I did was specific, so I wanted to make each one as perfect as possible," said Ito.

Sixteen year old defending Women's Skateboard Street champion and No. 1 MoonPay X Games League draft pick Chloe Covell (XC New York) claimed silver, earning the ninth X Games medal of her career.

Liz Akama (XC Los Angeles) made a triumphant return to X Games competition after missing 2025 with an ankle injury, capturing bronze in her first appearance in two years. The 17-year-old has now reached the podium in seven of her last eight X Games starts across Women's Skateboard Street and Women's Skateboard Street Best Trick.
 

Miyu Ito - Photo via X Games - Ballard

Chloe Covell - Photo via X Games - Ballard

Liz Akama - Photo via X Games - Durso

Monster Energy Women’s Skateboard Street Best Trick Final

Women’s Skateboard Street Best Trick Podium - Photo via X Games - Ortiz

Widely recognized for having one of the cleanest kickflips in skateboarding, Miyu Ito (XC Tokyo call-up) captured her second X Games gold medal of the weekend, winning with a frontside bluntslide shuv-it out of the 12-stair handrail. The victory gave Ito her third career X Games gold and sixth career medal in just four X Games appearances. Known for her meticulous attention to both style and technical execution, Ito places as much emphasis on form as she does on progression when developing new tricks—a balance that has become a hallmark of her skating.

“I practice a lot to have a higher chance of landing my tricks. I’m really happy. Thank you, X Games,” said Ito.

Eighteen-year-old Paige Heyn (XC New York) earned silver after delivering a perfectly executed switch 50-50 on the 12-stair handrail. A product of Arizona's renowned skate scene, Heyn is recognized as one of the sport's most well-rounded skaters and among the first to consistently bring switch rail tricks into women's street competition, helping establish her as one of the discipline's top competitors.

Fourteen-year-old Ibuki Matsumoto (XC São Paulo) rounded out the podium with bronze, earning her second consecutive X Games medal in Women's Skateboard Street Best Trick. The rising Japanese star landed a kickflip frontside boardslide down the 12-stair handrail and continues to establish herself as one of the sport's brightest young talents.

MoonPay Women’s Skateboard Vert Final

Mia Kretzer - Photo via X Games - Ballard

Bringing the three-day action sports festival to a close, the MoonPay Women’s Skateboard Vert Final delivered a memorable finale as 11-year-old Mia Kretzer (XC LA) thrilled an energetic crowd with a standout run that showcased poise, confidence and remarkable talent beyond her years to earn the gold for her club. Kretzer was the youngest gold medalist at age nine and the youngest athlete drafted in the MoonPay X Games League this past March. 

“I'm so excited. I'm so happy. I can't believe that I just won the gold medal. I just went and did my best and had everyone in the L.A. box supporting me, and I had everyone back home behind me. It was just so cool,” said Kretzer through joyful tears.”The trick that I'm most proud of is probably my seven doing it mid run for the first time was really cool!” 

Defending gold medalist and seven-time X Games medalist Mizuho Hasegawa (XC Tokyo) snuck up behind in her last attempt to knock Bryce Wettstein out of podium contention to finish in second place. Asahi Kaihara earned her fourth X Games medal - a bronze

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Up Next…

Photo via X Games

With Sacramento complete, the inaugural MoonPay X Games League Summer Season heads next to Chiba, Japan, for its second stop on July 4–5 before culminating at the MoonPay X Games Championship in New Orleans at Caesars Superdome on July 24–26. There, the world's top action sports athletes and X Games Clubs will compete for the first-ever MoonPay X Games League championship, crowning the inaugural league champions and a $500,000 team prize purse. For event schedules, tickets, and the latest updates, visit xgames.com.

We are so proud of 11 year old team rider Mia Kretzer - she won gold at age 9 at X Games Ventura (making history!) and after being drafted into the X Games League (as it’s youngest draftee) she is pulling out all the stops to win again in women’s Vert in Sacramento this weekend.

We really appreciate ABC’s newscaster asking Mia about Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word and Mia shouting out the rad team of girls we have!

Go Mia!!

Mia Kretzer ~ Image provided by X games

We are super excited to watch all the women compete in the new MoonPay X Games League, but especially stoked to see team rider Mia Kretzer compete in this new league!

Sacramento, CA (June 24, 2026) – A new era of X Games begins this summer. From June 26–28, the inaugural MoonPay X Games League (XGL) officially launches in Sacramento with three days of world-class action sports, live music and festival energy — airing nationwide on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 and streaming domestically across the ESPN App for Unlimited plan subscribers and globally across Roku Sports Channel, X Games YouTube, Kick and Amazon FAST.
 
Nearly 100 of the world’s top Skateboard, BMX and Moto X athletes will battle across 18 medal events at Cal Expo in Sacramento, delivering one of the most anticipated action sports events in years. Fans can expect huge tricks, heated rivalries and unforgettable moments as the new team-based MoonPay X Games League makes its historic debut.
 
The launch of XGL transforms X Games into a year-round global league, introducing city-based teams and a format designed to bring fans closer to the competition than ever before. Representing Los Angeles, New York, São Paulo and Tokyo, the inaugural X Games Clubs will compete all summer long as athletes fight for medals, momentum and team pride.
 
The Sacramento debut is expected to feature some of the biggest stars in action sports, including Nyjah Huston, Ryan Williams, Chloe Covell, Arisa Trew and Kevin Peraza, alongside the next generation of global talent redefining what’s possible on a skateboard, BMX bike or Moto X course.
 
Off the field of play, MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026 will deliver a full festival experience with X Fest attractions, immersive fan activations and major live performances from Kaskade, Mustard and Subtronics — continuing X Games’ unmatched blend of sports, music and culture.
 
Fans across the U.S. can watch live on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, with every moment also streaming domestically on the ESPN App for Unlimited plan subscribers, and worldwide across Roku Sports Channel, X Games YouTube, Kick and the X Games TV FAST Channel on Amazon.
 
National Broadcast Schedule

• Friday, June 26
  ESPN2: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM ET

• Saturday, June 27
  ABC: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET
  ESPN: 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM ET

• Sunday, June 28
  ABC: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
  ESPN: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET

Roku Sports Channel will stream the event free through The Roku Channel with no subscription required. Fans can also tune in globally via X Games YouTube, Kick and Amazon FAST.
 
Tickets are on sale now at XGames.com.

For event updates, athlete announcements, music lineup information and the latest schedule, visit the official event page.

Additional support for MoonPay X Games Sacramento comes from MoonPay X Games League founding partners Monster Energy and Stake, as well as additional new and returning sponsors.
 

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)

Watch LIVE on the WORLDSKATESB YOUTUBE Channel

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.”

TOP ATHLETES TO WATCH

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.

·       Arisa Trew (Skateboard), Australia
At just 16, Trew already owns eight gold medals — the most ever by a woman in summer X Games — and could challenge the all-time record in Sacramento.

·       Chloe Covell (Skateboard), Australia
Another 16-year-old phenom, medaling in eight of nine appearances and winning gold in her last five — one of the hottest streaks in X Games – not to mention the number one draft pick at the inaugural MoonPay X Games Summer Draft.

·       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.

·       Vicki Golden (Moto X), USA

A trailblazer in motocross and 3-time X Games gold medalist — the first woman to compete in Moto X, the first to medal in Best Whip against men, and the only woman competing in Moto X in Sacramento.

 

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

·       Next-gen takeover: Teenage stars are already rewriting record books, including the youngest X Games competitor and X Games skateboard gold medalist Mia Kretzer, 11 years old

·       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.

The Olympics are coming to Los Angeles in just two short years - can you believe it? Melissa Forziat from TAKE THE DONUT does an insightful interview with Minna Stess about how she got started, her journey to LA, advice for younger skaters coming up and more! We encourage you to give it a listen!

This Go Skateboarding Day event is completely free! There will be food, live music, skateboarding and more!

INFO: June 20th from 4–7 pm at the Upland Memorial Skatepark.

All you need to need to bring is you and your friends, your skateboard, and good vibes!

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.”

For a limited time, fans can buy three-day event tickets at a discounted price, while supplies last. Full-price single-day tickets will be available soon.

For details, event schedule, athlete information, and more, visit xgames.com.

Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word team riders on the red carpet together - Mazel, Kaylee, Anna, Coco and Brooke

All red carpet photos by @ianloganphoto x @girlisnota4letterword - if using on social please credit both

We were at the Moonpay X Games League Draft to cover the red carpet arrivals, and let me tell you, it was great seeing all the female skaters and BMX riders bringing their “A” game with their fashion choices (the guys looked pretty good too!!) Our young team riders showed up dressed to impress, each with their own personal style.

Big shout out to our team rider Mia Kretzer who wasn’t able to make it to the USA for this event but was drafted for XGL Team Los Angeles! Huge moment for this phenomenal 11 year old skater!!

Pro team rider, Minna Stess (USA), arrived fresh off her podium finish in Brazil at the World Championships in Women’s Park, and looked stunning in a Prada sweater, black jeans, a silk tie as a belt, and silver Converse - mixing the fashion x skater vibe perfectly!

Huge thanks to X Games for having us cover the red carpet!

Pro Skater Minna Stess

Knowing that this league has equal amounts of women and men competing is another thing we love about it. Watching Chloe Covell selected as the first draft pick was a huge moment and set the precedent that we were watching something very different in action sports than what we have seen in the past.

Chloe Covell

Read on for a recap of this historic night and then scroll down for pics from the red carpet!

On March 12, 2026 History was made at Cosm Los Angeles as the inaugural 2026 MoonPay X Games League (XGL) Draft brought together the world’s best skateboard and BMX athletes and more than 500 guests to witness the first X Games draft, marking a new era in action sports.

With a limited number of ticketed guests inside the immersive venue, the excitement kicked off as XC New York General Manager Steve Rodriguez selected sixteen-year-old Australian skateboard phenom Chloe Covell as the number one draft pick, XC Los Angeles General manager Sharalee “Haze” Hazen followed by choosing 17-time X Games skateboard medalist and Southern California native Tom Schaar. XC Tokyo General Manager Harumi Suzuki then selected record-setting, eight-time X Games gold medalist skateboarder Arisa Trew of Australia. Rounding out the first round, XC São Paulo General Manager Bob Burnquist chose Brazilian skater Gui Khury, the most medaled teenager in X Games history, with 15, and counting–officially forming the foundation of the four inaugural X Games Clubs.

Photo via XGL

When asked about what it was like to be the first athlete drafted to the MoonPay X Games League, Covell responded,

“I’m like...loss of words. I’m so excited. I was really nervous, but I’m super grateful. I definitely didn’t think this was going to happen, but it’s amazing. It definitely shows all of the hard work I put in. I’m looking forward to having fun with my team and doing my best.”

The draft streamed live worldwide across the ESPN App in the United States and globally on The Roku Sports Channel, YouTube, Kick, and the X Games TV FAST Channel on Amazon, giving fans around the world a front-row seat as teams were built in real time.

 Held inside state-of-the-art Cosm Los Angeles, the event blended sports, entertainment and culture in a setting designed to bring fans closer to the action than ever before. The venue’s massive wraparound LED dome and cinematic production created a one-of-a-kind stage as the league’s four clubs assembled their rosters live in front of the crowd.

 “This is a defining moment for action sports,” said Jeremy Bloom. “For three decades, X Games has celebrated the world’s best athletes through iconic competitions. Tonight, we’ve taken the next step—creating teams, building rivalries, and launching a league that will connect fans with these athletes year-round. Seeing the energy inside Cosm tonight showed exactly why the MoonPay X Games League is going to change the game.”

 The MoonPay X Games League introduces a new chapter for the iconic brand with a year-round, global, team-based format that expands beyond traditional standalone X Games events. Each X Games Club will feature 10 athletes — five men and five women — selected through the draft to compete together across the inaugural season.

 The four clubs representing global cities that will anchor the league’s debut season are:

• XC Los Angeles

• XC New York

• XC São Paulo

• XC Tokyo

During the draft, the four club general managers — Sharalee “Haze” Hazen (XC Los Angeles), Steve Rodriguez (XC New York), Bob Burnquist (XC São Paulo), and Harumi Suzuki (XC Tokyo) — selected 40 athletes representing eight different countries, ages 11-35, from a pool of more than 180 who opted into the draft, completing five rounds of selections and forming the inaugural team rosters. Athletes across skateboarding and BMX disciplines participated in the historic moment, including global stars such as Tom Schaar, Hannah Roberts, Arisa Trew, Kevin Peraza, and Nyjah Huston.

 The draft was presented by league title partner MoonPay, with additional support from league founding partner Monster Energy and league partners Stake, Exodus, 805 Beer, High Noon, and Kraken Rum.

 As part of the draft-night experience, league partner Exodus introduced a first-of-its-kind activation bringing crypto signing bonuses to action sports. Drafted athletes received signing bonuses delivered through Exodus’ self-custody crypto wallet platform, marking one of the first integrations of digital asset compensation into a professional sports league draft. The activation highlighted how the MoonPay X Games League is blending sport, technology, and culture while expanding earning opportunities for athletes in the new team-based format.

 Following the draft, athletes, partners, and guests celebrated on the rooftop of Cosm overlooking Hollywood Park, where Grammy-winning producer BNYX delivered a surprise performance that capped off the monumental evening.

 The inaugural MoonPay X Games League Summer Season begins June 26 in Sacramento, followed by X Games Japan on July 4–5, before culminating with the league championship July 24–26 inside the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The team with the highest cumulative score across the season will be crowned the first MoonPay X Games League champion.

Arisa Trew with all the young skaters she is inspiring!

Chloe Covell and Paige Heyn

Lilliy Stoephasius

Sky Brown

Chika

BMX’s Angie Marino

Arisa Trew signing autographs for the girls

Raicca Ventura

Lilly Eriickson

Liz Akama

Katelyn West

Anna Shea

Bryce Wettstein

Joey Yarbrough

Arisa Trew

Amelia Brodka and the Exposure Skate Crew

All red carpet photos by @ianloganphoto x @girlisnota4letterword - if using on social please credit both

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

KASSO FEST SKATE & SOUND Taps Red Bull as Official Media Partner and Reveals Full Artist Lineup, DJ, Event Host, Schedule, and Added Skaters Ahead of Two-Day Festival

The two-day festival announces its complete programming slate ahead of the event, with Red Bull joining as official media sponsor to bring the global skate and music community together.

Long Beach, CA - KASSO, the global movement that reimagines skate culture through speed, creativity, and community, is excited to announce the official media sponsor joining in on the two-day festival event taking place in Long Beach, California, from March 21-22.

As the festival’s official media partner, Red Bull will amplify KASSO FEST’s coverage, giving fans around the world front-row access to all the action. Live streaming of the event will be available on Red Bull Skateboarding YouTube channel starting March 22nd as well as Red BullTV so fans everywhere can experience the excitement.

Joining previously announced headliners LaRussell and EARTHGANG, KASSO is proud to welcome Andy Mineo on Saturday, March 21, and The Mainliners on Sunday, March 22, rounding out the festival’s musical lineup. The festival will also feature Long Beach based Secret Service, as the official DJ, keeping the energy high between sets, and legendary commentator Selema Masekela as the festival host, guiding fans through the two-day celebration of skate and sound.

In addition to the impressive lineup reveal, skaters Kyle Walker, Torey Pudwill, Franky Villani, Raphae Ueda, David Loy, Ayahiro Uratsuka, Yurin Fuijii, CJ Collins and many more will also be in attendance. This now brings the lineup to 28 skaters from around the world to show off their skill set.

Lastly, KASSO is excited to share the daily schedules set for Saturday and Sunday. Course 1 kickoffs will start at 12:30PM each day followed by a musical act. Across the two-day festival, skaters will take on four dynamic courses designed to test speed, precision, and creativity. Course 1 features the Long Beach Downhill, followed by RailCoaster on Course 2. Course 3 will debut a brand-new obstacle course introduced exclusively at this event, while Course 4, Million Jump LB, will serve as the final fortress challenge. Additional details on each course will be revealed soon.

Bringing together an iconic media partner, diverse musical acts, and world- class skate talent, KASSO SKATE & SOUND FEST sets the stage for an unforgettable two-day event that celebrates skateboarding, fashion, community, and art in Long Beach for all to enjoy.

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

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:

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)

If you want to tune in, here are the times to watch in the USA and you can watch LIVE on World Skate SB YOUTUBE:

SATURDAY 3/7: Women’s Street Semi-Finals 6:35 AM PT / 9:35 AM ET

SATURDAY 3/7: Women’s Park Semi-Finals 2:35 PM PT / 5:35 PM ET

SUNDAY 3/8: Women’s Street Finals 6:15 AM PT / 9:15 AM ET

SUNDAY 3/8: Women’s Park Finals 12:30 PM PT / 3:30 PM ET

Arisa Trew XGSLC Photo Durso via X games

Via Deadline: Hello Sunshine, alongside Ally Financial and the Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ If/Then Initiative, announced today the next chapter of The Rise, the documentary series chronicling the growth of women’s sports. Two highly anticipated feature-length documentaries – The Inaugural Season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League and The Gold Medal Girls of X Games – will premiere February 16, 2026, exclusively on Peacock.

Following the December debut of WNBA 2024: The Year That Changed Everything and The New Moneyball, these two new installments continue The Rise’s behind-the-scenes look at the athletes, investors, and visionaries reshaping the sports world in real time. As women’s sports reach unprecedented levels of cultural relevance and commercial success, Hello Sunshine’s documentary teams have embedded with leagues and athletes at pivotal inflection points.

The Gold Medal Girls of X Games features Olympic gold medalist Arisa Trew. For 30 years, X Games has been at the intersection of youth sport, music, fashion, gaming, and creator-driven storytelling. The Gold Medal Girls of X Games drops into the sun-soaked, rebellious world of Southern California skate culture, following four teenage phenoms on the road to X Games Ventura 2024. These girls are winning medals in addition to shaking up the exclusive, male-dominated community and ushering in a new era of skateboarding.

The documentary features Tony Hawk, Arisa Trew, Shiloh Catori, Reese Nelson, Jada Ward, Amelia Brodka, Lyn-Z Hawkins Pastrana, Selema Masakela, and Trevor Ward.

It is directed  and executive produced by Patty Ivins Specht (Billie Jean King’s Groundbreakers (PBS), Light In the Water (Logo)). Additional executive producers include Josh Rakic, Jeff Moorad, Vince Castellanos, and Pete Dellaria.

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:

Official Launch Point for the MoonPay X Games League

Invite-Only Event with Limited Superfan Tickets Available Now!

Los Angeles, CA (February 6, 2026) — X Games is excited to host an unprecedented live event taking place Thursday, March 12 at Cosm Los Angeles, marking the first-ever draft in X Games history and the official launch point for the new MoonPay X Games League era. The event is invite-only, with a limited release of Superfan tickets available for purchase.

Tickets are now available at: xgamesdraft.frontgatetickets.com

Athletes, fans, and special guests will witness 40 of the world’s best skateboarders, and BMX riders drafted live to one of four inaugural X Games Clubs ahead of the MoonPay X Games League Summer Season. The evening will begin with a red-carpet arrival at 4:30 p.m. PT, where a select group of invited, draft-eligible athletes will showcase their individual style. Doors to guests open at 5:30 p.m. PT, followed by the live draft beginning at 6:30 p.m. PT. The MoonPay X Games League Summer Draft will be streamed live on the ESPN App, The Roku Sports Channel, X Games on YouTube, Kick.com, and the X Games TV Fast channel on Amazon from 6:30–8:30 p.m. PT, giving fans around the world a front-row seat to this historic moment.

The four teams and their General Managers include XC São Paulo, GM Bob Burnquist, XC Tokyo, GM Harumi Suzuki, XC Los Angeles, GM Sharalee Hazen, and XC New York, GM Steve Rodriguez. Founder athletes Nyjah Huston and Ryan Williams will be in attendance in addition to dozens of top skate and BMX athletes including teen phenoms Arisa Trew and Chloe Covell, legendary competitors Tom Schaar and Kevin Peraza, female trailblazer Hannah Roberts, and many others.

Early rounds will be presented on stage, while later rounds will be revealed via draft boards, building anticipation throughout the night. Athletes who declare for the draft but are not selected on draft night will remain eligible to compete as free agents at X Games events or be called up as injury replacements during the season.

This Inaugural event is brought to you MoonPay, Monster Energy, Stake, 805 Beer, Kraken Rum, High Noon, and iHeartMedia. The 2026 MoonPay XGL Summer Draft sets the stage for the inaugural MoonPay X Games League Summer Season, which kicks off June 26, 2026, in Sacramento, California.

Due to extremely limited availability, fans are encouraged to act fast! Get your tickets today at XGLDraft.frontgatetickets.com. To learn more about the MoonPay X Games League, visit xgames.com/xgl. 

ABOUT MOONPAY X GAMES LEAGUE (XGL)  

MoonPay 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 Clubs (four winter X Games Clubs and four summer X Games Clubs) that fuse geographical identity with global athletic talent as they compete. These Clubs will be 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 structured 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.  

ABOUT COSM
Cosm is the leading experiential media and immersive technology company redefining the way the world experiences content. With a storied history of building some of the most innovative technology experience in the world, Cosm provides sensorial experiences for every type of fan, from sports and entertainment to immersive art and education. Its immersive venues bridge the virtual and physical worlds through pioneered technology that expands the realm of what’s possible, connecting people and bringing them together in Shared Reality. As the company continues to expand to new cities and countries, Cosm is sparking shared passions and providing guests across the globe with experiences they need to feel to believe. To learn more about Cosm, visit www.cosm.com and follow on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Created in 2020 by Mel Ramirez and Kava Vasquez to give the thriving women’s skate scene at River Avenue Skatepark their gold, Bronx Girls Skate’s grassroots approach continues to carve out new spaces throughout New York City.

For their first collaboration with Nike SB, the Bronx Girls Skate Dunk Low reinterprets the iconic colors of NYC transit with an Uptown homage to the Boogie Down.

Go Behind the Design of the Bronx Girls Skate SB Dunk Low with Mel and Kava.

The SB Dunk Low by Bronx Girls Skate releases Friday, January 23 in select skate shops and Tuesday, January 27 in SNKRS.

Find a shop near you: https://www.nikesb.com/shops Get Notified in SNKRS: https://www.nike.com/launch/t/nike-sb...