The world of action sports is preparing for a defining moment as the highly anticipated MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026 arrives at Cal Expo from June 26–28. Featuring nearly 100 of the globe’s top athletes across skateboarding, BMX, and Moto X, the event marks the official summer debut of the all-new MoonPay X Games League (XGL), ushering in a revolutionary chapter for competitive action sports.
More than just a sporting spectacle, Sacramento is set to become the center of a full-scale cultural festival where elite athletic performance, live music, and entertainment collide. Fans attending the three-day showcase can expect explosive competitions alongside headline performances from electronic music heavyweight Kaskade, hitmaker Mustard, and bass music sensation Subtronics.
According to X Games CEO Jeremy Bloom, the launch of the X Games League represents a transformational shift for the iconic brand.
“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.”
said Bloom
The Biggest Stars Ready For Battle
The athlete lineup is stacked with legends chasing history and teenage sensations already rewriting record books.
Nyjah Huston Eyes More Greatness
Skateboarding icon Nyjah Huston arrives in Sacramento as the most decorated Skateboard Street athlete in X Games history. With 15 gold medals and 26 total medals already secured, Huston has another opportunity to extend his legendary legacy across multiple disciplines.
Garrett Reynolds Continues BMX Dominance
BMX superstar Garrett Reynolds remains the benchmark in BMX Street competition. Holding 16 gold medals and 24 overall X Games medals, Reynolds continues to dominate the sport while adding new chapters to his historic career.
Arisa Trew and Chloe Covell Lead The Youth Movement
Australia’s teenage sensations Arisa Trew and Chloe Covell are proving that the future of skateboarding has already arrived.
At just 16 years old, Trew has already amassed eight X Games gold medals — the most by any woman in Summer X Games history — while Covell has medaled in eight of her nine appearances and captured gold in her last five events.
Gui Khury Keeps Raising The Bar
Brazilian prodigy Gui Khury continues to redefine vert skateboarding. After becoming one of the youngest stars in X Games history, Khury now boasts nine gold medals and 15 total medals while pushing technical progression to astonishing levels.
BMX Stars Chase Four-Gold History
Australian BMX sensation Ryan Williams joins Olympic champion Logan Martin and American standout Daniel Sandoval in what could become one of the most historic weekends in X Games history.
Martin and Sandoval are both set to compete in four disciplines, giving them an unprecedented chance to win four gold medals at a single X Games event — a feat never before accomplished.
Vicki Golden Continues Breaking Barriers
Moto X pioneer Vicki Golden remains one of the sport’s most influential figures. Golden became the first woman to compete in Moto X, the first woman to medal in Best Whip against male competitors, and remains the only female Moto X competitor in Sacramento this year.
Historic Storylines To Watch
MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026 is loaded with storylines that could reshape action sports history.
Athletes competing in multiple disciplines create opportunities for rare multi-medal sweeps, while several competitors are chasing a feat not seen in nearly two decades — winning three gold medals at a single X Games event. The last athlete to achieve that milestone was motocross legend Travis Pastrana at X Games Los Angeles 2006.
The next generation is also arriving faster than ever. Eleven-year-old skateboard sensation Mia Kretzer has already emerged as one of the youngest competitors and gold medalists in X Games skateboarding history.
Adding even more intensity is the launch of the X Games League itself, where teams representing Los Angeles, New York, São Paulo, and Tokyo will battle for championship points throughout the summer season.
A New Era Begins
For athletes like Nyjah Huston, the new league structure changes everything.
“With the league format and so many athletes competing in multiple events, the pressure is higher and the opportunities are bigger. The level right now is insane — you have to bring your absolute best if you want to be on that podium.”
Huston explained
With generational rivalries, record-breaking possibilities, and one of the deepest talent pools ever assembled in action sports, MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most important and electrifying events in X Games history.
