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.

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