MoonPay X Games League Unveils Sacramento Kickoff Event Schedule
The X Games League is set to redefine the future of action sports as it launches its inaugural Summer Season in Sacramento from June 26–28, 2026. The highly anticipated debut will transform Cal Expo into a global hub for adrenaline-fueled competition, live entertainment, and immersive fan experiences.
With more than 100 of the world’s best athletes competing across Skateboard, BMX, and Moto X disciplines, the opening stop of the MoonPay X Games League (XGL) promises three days of elite action and festival-scale excitement.
A New Era for X Games
Backed by title sponsor MoonPay, the league introduces a groundbreaking team-based competition format designed to build season-long narratives and deepen fan engagement. According to Jeremy Bloom, this evolution marks a pivotal shift in how action sports are experienced.
“Sacramento is where fans will experience the future of X Games first. We’re creating more opportunities for athletes while delivering the same world-class competition and culture that has defined X Games for 30 years.”
Bloom stated
Festival Meets World-Class Competition
In partnership with Visit Sacramento, the event will go beyond sport. The venue will host a vibrant “X-Fest” fan village, blending action sports with music, food, and culture. Nightly concerts and headline acts are expected to elevate the atmosphere, making it a must-attend summer festival.
Sacramento’s growing reputation as a sports tourism destination is further solidified with this global showcase, highlighting its ability to host large-scale, world-class events.
Full Competition Schedule Highlights
The three-day schedule features 18 medal events across multiple disciplines:
Friday, June 26
- Men’s BMX Park
- Women’s Skateboard Park
- Moto X Best Whip
Saturday, June 27
- Men’s Skateboard Street
- Dave Mirra BMX Best Park Trick
- Women’s Skate Vert Best Trick
- Men’s Skateboard Park
- Men’s BMX Dirt
- Men’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick
- Moto X Best Trick
Sunday, June 28
- 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
Strong Partnerships Powering the League
The MoonPay X Games League is supported by an impressive lineup of partners, including Monster Energy as a founding partner, alongside Stake, Bobcat, the U.S. Army, 805 Beer, Proximo Spirits, and High Noon.
These collaborations reinforce the league’s ambition to elevate action sports into a globally connected, entertainment-driven ecosystem.
Sacramento Takes Center Stage
As the first stop of the XGL Summer Season, Sacramento is positioned at the forefront of a new chapter in action sports. The combination of elite competition, innovative formats, and festival energy ensures that the 2026 kickoff will set the tone for the future of the X Games.
Fans can expect an unforgettable experience where sport, music, and culture collide—marking the beginning of a bold new era.
