X Games League to Hold Inaugural Summer Draft at Cosm Los Angeles, March 5, 2026

world’s top skateboarders and bmx riders will be drafted to four teams ahead of the inaugural x games league (XGL) season

The 2026 X Games League Summer Draft will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Cosm Los Angeles in Hollywood Park when the world’s top skateboarders and BMX riders, both men and women, are drafted to teams for the first time.

The event will stream live on ESPN+ on the espn app and via Youtube from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. PT

The inaugural 2026 XGL Summer Draft will pull from a list of more than 150 elite skateboard and BMX athletes from around the world, with General Managers of four teams selecting ten athletes each (five men, five women) to complete their rosters ahead of the 2026 XGL Summer Season. 

“ Draft night plays a pivotal role in any professional athlete’s career, and the xgl draft will mark the beginning of a new era for our athletes, teams, and fans. Transitioning from invitation-only events to a draft-based co-ed professional league is a major step forward for the next generation of action sports athletes. Holding the draft at cosm – a venue as iconic and innovative as the athletes being called to the stage – adds to the excitement and anticipation around the x games league.”
-Annie lokesh, head of x games league

The evening will kick off with a red carpet arrival for the select group of invited athletes to showcase their individual style. In the weeks leading up to the Draft, the X Games social and digital platforms will spotlight draft-eligible athletes through content and highlights from major global competitions.

Fans will have the opportunity to attend in person and experience the Draft in Cosm’s state-of-the-art immersive venue, which will showcase live action and behind-the-scenes X Games access in a completely new way.

A limited number of “Superfan” Tickets will be available for purchase and fans can sign up for alerts on xgames.com/xgl to be the first to know when tickets are available. 

X Games League summer Draft Format Overview
  • The athlete ‘opt-in’ window took place earlier this year, which was open to all athletes.
  • The team General Manager will choose the roster.
  • The Draft will consist of five rounds; Eight athletes will be drafted in a “snake” order. Each team makes two selections per round. 
  • At the end of five rounds, the team’s ten roster spots will be filled by five women and five men, bringing the total of 40 drafted athletes.
  • Both sports (skateboard + BMX) must be represented on the team.
  • Early rounds will be presented live on stage. Later rounds will be revealed via Draft boards.
  • Athletes who declared for the Draft but who are not selected on Draft night will be eligible to compete as free agents at X Games or be called up as injury replacements.

The 2026 XGL summer season schedule and four inaugural Clubs will be announced at a later date. For more details about XGL, click here.