THE MOONPAY X GAMES LEAGUE UNVEILS SACRAMENTO KICKOFF EVENT SCHEDULE - TICKETS ON SALE NOW

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.

 

Moonpay X Games League Draft Red Carpet Pics and More!

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

World Championships - Women's Park Recap from Sao Paulo, Brazil

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 Skate Fest in Long Beach - March 21-22 - How to Watch!

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:

Watch The Women Compete Live From The Skateboarding World Championships!

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

Get Ready To Watch "The Rise: The Gold Medal Girls of X Games" on Peacock.

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.

KASSO FEST SKATE & SOUND COMES TO LONG BEACH, CA.

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:

X Games to Host First-Ever Summer Athlete Draft at Cosm Los Angeles on Thursday, March 12

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 InstagramXFacebookYouTubeTikTok, 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 InstagramTwitterFacebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

 





Check out The Latest Drop From Nike SB With Bronx Girls Skate!

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.

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