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MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026 Ends on Historic High

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The curtain came down on a spectacular MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026 as the inaugural event of the MoonPay X Games League concluded with another unforgettable day of elite competition at Cal Expo.

Over three action-packed days, nearly 100 athletes from 17 countries thrilled packed crowds with world-class performances, record-breaking achievements and multiple never-been-done tricks. Sunday added another unforgettable chapter as eight BMX and skateboarding champions were crowned, officially launching a new era for X Games with the introduction of the X Games Clubs representing Los Angeles, New York, São Paulo and Tokyo.

Miyu Ito Opens the Final Day with Gold

Japanese teenager Miyu Ito delivered one of the performances of the weekend by winning the Monster Energy Women’s Skateboard Street final.

Monster Energy Women’s Skateboard Street Final Podium: Miyu Ito (Gold), Chloe Covell (Silver), Liz Akama (Bronze). Photo Credit: Ortiz/X Games

The 19-year-old free agent call-up representing XC Tokyo produced a clean, technical run packed with flawless execution to secure her second career X Games gold medal and fifth overall medal.

“I wanted to pick my lines smoothly and execute them as much as I could. I’m very happy,” said Ito.

Defending champion Chloe Covell earned silver, while Liz Akama made an impressive return from injury to capture bronze.

Gui Khury Completes Vert Sweep

Brazil’s teenage sensation Gui Khury continued his incredible dominance in MoonPay Men’s Skateboard Vert, claiming his second gold medal of the weekend.

The 17-year-old landed an exceptional run featuring an alley-oop backside 540 kickflip Indy 900 and a body varial 900 to earn his 12th career X Games gold medal.

Gui Khury, MoonPay Men’s Skateboard Vert Final gold medalist, MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026. Photo Credit: Ballard/X Games

Khury also extended his record as the most decorated teenage athlete in X Games history.

Free agent JD Sanchez claimed silver, while Tom Schaar secured bronze to earn his second podium finish of the weekend.

Garrett Reynolds Adds Another Chapter to BMX History

Veteran BMX legend Garrett Reynolds once again proved why he remains one of the sport’s all-time greats.

Garrett Reynolds, Monster Energy Men’s BMX Street Final gold medalist. Photo Credit: Zielinski/X Games

The 35-year-old stormed back in his final run to win Monster Energy Men’s BMX Street, collecting his remarkable 17th X Games gold medal and reinforcing his position as the most decorated athlete in X Games history.

His technical masterclass edged out Kevin Peraza, who claimed silver, while Jordan Godwin rounded out the podium with bronze.

Miharu Ozawa Announces Herself on the World Stage

One of the biggest surprises of the weekend came in Women’s BMX Park, where 16-year-old rookie Miharu Ozawa stunned the field during her X Games debut.

Miharu Ozawa, Women’s BMX Park Final gold medalist, MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026. Photo Credit: Zielinski/X Games

Her outstanding third run earned a score of 95.33, defeating defending champion Hannah Roberts to capture gold in her very first X Games appearance.

Germany’s Kim Müller completed the podium with bronze.

Ryan Williams Delivers Another Never-Been-Done Trick

Australian superstar Ryan Williams closed out another memorable weekend by winning Stake Men’s BMX Dirt Best Trick.

Ryan Williams, Stake Men’s BMX Dirt Best Trick, MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026. Photo Credit: Zielinski/X Games

Williams landed the first-ever frontflip cannonball nothing front bikeflip in competition to claim his fourth consecutive BMX Dirt Best Trick title and his second gold medal of the weekend.

American Brady Baker earned silver, while fellow Australian Brandon Loupos claimed bronze.

Miyu Ito Completes a Golden Double

Miyu Ito returned later in the day to capture a second gold medal by winning Monster Energy Women’s Skateboard Street Best Trick.

Her perfectly executed frontside bluntslide shuv-it out on the 12-stair handrail secured her third career X Games gold medal and completed an unforgettable weekend.

Monster Energy Women’s Skateboard Street Best Trick Final Podium: Miyu Ito (gold), Paige Heyn (silver), Ibuki Matsumoto (bronze), MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026. Photo Credit: Ortiz/X Games

Paige Heyn earned silver, while Ibuki Matsumoto claimed bronze.

Juni Kang Makes More History

South Korea‘s Juni Kang continued his breakthrough weekend by winning Monster Energy Men’s Skateboard Street Best Trick.

Monster Energy Men’s Skateboard Street Best Trick Final gold medalist Juni Kang, MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026. Photo Credit: Durso/X Games

After already making history as Korea’s first X Games skateboard medallist, Kang added the nation’s first X Games skateboarding gold medal with an incredible performance.

Ginwoo Onodera claimed silver, while defending champion Filipe Mota finished with bronze.

Mia Kretzer Delivers Fairytale Finale

The final medal event of the weekend belonged to 11-year-old sensation Mia Kretzer, who won MoonPay Women’s Skateboard Vert in emotional fashion.

MoonPay Women’s Skateboard Vert Final, MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026. Photo Credit: Ballaard/X Games

The young Australian showcased remarkable composure to secure gold and provide Team Los Angeles with a memorable finish to the inaugural MoonPay X Games League event.

Defending champion Mizuho Hasegawa earned silver, while Asahi Kaihara completed the podium with bronze.

Day Three Results

Monster Energy Women’s Skateboard Street

  • 🥇 Miyu Ito
  • 🥈 Chloe Covell
  • 🥉 Liz Akama

MoonPay Men’s Skateboard Vert

  • 🥇 Gui Khury
  • 🥈 JD Sanchez
  • 🥉 Tom Schaar

Monster Energy Men’s BMX Street

  • 🥇 Garrett Reynolds
  • 🥈 Kevin Peraza
  • 🥉 Jordan Godwin

Women’s BMX Park

  • 🥇 Miharu Ozawa
  • 🥈 Hannah Roberts
  • 🥉 Kim Müller

Stake Men’s BMX Dirt Best Trick

  • 🥇 Ryan Williams
  • 🥈 Brady Baker
  • 🥉 Brandon Loupos

Monster Energy Women’s Skateboard Street Best Trick

  • 🥇 Miyu Ito
  • 🥈 Paige Heyn
  • 🥉 Ibuki Matsumoto

Monster Energy Men’s Skateboard Street Best Trick

  • 🥇 Juni Kang
  • 🥈 Ginwoo Onodera
  • 🥉 Filipe Mota

MoonPay Women’s Skateboard Vert

  • 🥇 Mia Kretzer
  • 🥈 Mizuho Hasegawa
  • 🥉 Asahi Kaihara

Next Stop: Chiba

With Sacramento delivering a spectacular debut for the MoonPay X Games League, attention now shifts to Chiba, Japan, where the second stop of the inaugural league season takes place on July 4–5. The season will conclude at the MoonPay X Games Championship in New Orleans from July 24–26, where the first-ever league champions will be crowned and teams will battle for a $500,000 prize purse.

MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026 proved to be a landmark event, blending elite action sports, unforgettable performances and a revolutionary team format that has ushered in an exciting new era for X Games.

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