Action sports fans, get ready! Sacramento will host the world premiere of the MoonPay X Games League (XGL), June 26–28, 2026, bringing three days of elite Skateboard, BMX, and Moto X competition, live music, and immersive festival programming to Cal Expo.

This brand-new global competition format marks the first time in X Games history that athletes and newly formed “XClubs” will compete in a league system, earning points throughout the season for a shot at a championship. Sacramento will serve as the first stop of the inaugural season, with the next event taking place in Japan the following weekend.

“The launch of the X Games League marks an exciting new chapter for the athletes and the fans,” said Jeremy Bloom, CEO of X Games. “Sacramento and Japan are two places that elevate action sports with their energy, passion, and support. Starting the league in locations that consistently show up for the athletes creates the perfect foundation for what XGL is built to deliver — world-class competition, progression, and unforgettable experiences.”

 

XGL In Sacramento

The debut of X Games League will bring together more than 100 of the world’s top Skateboard, BMX, and Moto X athletes competing across 18 medal events.

Fans can expect a full lineup of marquee events across all three days, including:

  • Friday: Men’s BMX Park, Women’s Skateboard Park, Moto X Best Whip
  • Saturday: Skateboard Street, BMX Dirt, Moto X Best Trick, and more
  • Sunday: Skateboard Vert, BMX Street, and additional best trick events

Throughout the weekend, Cal Expo will transform into a full-scale “X Fest” festival village, where action sports meet music and culture through immersive fan experiences and nightly concerts.

The X Fest music headliners include:

  • Friday: Kaskade
  • Saturday: Mustard and Subtronics

“Sacramento is proud to bring such a world-class event to both residents and tourists,” said Mike Testa, President & CEO of Visit Sacramento. “Hosting the first league event for X Games is not only an honor, but a testament to Sacramento’s investment in providing our community unforgettable experiences.”  

 

X Games League Format

The 2026 X Games Summer League schedule includes three stops – two regular season events and a championship event. At each stop, four XClubs will bring a drafted roster of ten of the world’s best male and female skateboarders and BMX riders to compete across various action sports disciplines. These stops will also include additional action sports-related events and a variety of cultural and festival experiences, live music, sponsor activations, and more.

Ahead of the 2026 XGL Summer Season, the four soon-to-be-announced XClubs will pull from a list of more than 150 elite skateboard and BMX athletes from around the world to complete their team rosters at the upcoming XGL Summer Draft. The Draft is scheduled to take place at the Cosm in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 5, and will stream live on ESPN+ on the ESPN App and via YouTube from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. PT.

ESPN will showcase more than 100 hours of X Games action over the next two years via live telecasts in the U.S. on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN2 and via livestream globally on YouTube.

For details, event schedule, athlete information, and to purchase tickets, visit xgames.com.