X Games Announces the First Two Summer Event Dates and Locations for the Inaugural 2026 League Season
The New X Games League (XGL) will Kick off with the First Stop of the Summer Season in Sacramento, CA from June 26 – 28, followed by Japan from July 4 – 5, 2026
X Games has officially announced the dates and locations of the first two X Games League (XGL) summer event stops, kicking off the highly anticipated action sports league where for the first time in action sports history, clubs and individual athletes will be able to rack up points for a chance at the championship. The first Summer League stop will take place in Sacramento, Calif. from June 26 – 28, followed by Japan from July 4 – 5, 2026. These two stops will be ahead of the soon-to-be announced championship event, which will be the final stop of the inaugural 2026 XGL summer season.
“The launch of the X Games League marks an exciting new chapter for the athletes and the fans. 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.”
-Jeremy Bloom, ceo of x games
XGL Stop 1: June 26 – 28, 2026
The debut of X Games League will kick off in Sacramento, Ca. with organizing partner Visit Sacramento. The event will host more than 100 world class Skateboard, BMX and Moto-X athletes in addition to a full lineup of music appearances and an extensive festival village, known as X Fest.
“Sacramento is proud to bring such a world-class event to both residents and tourists. 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.”
–Mike Testa, President & CEO of Visit Sacramento
XGL Stop 2: July 4 – 5, 2026
The following weekend, X Games will return to Japan, a destination full of avid sports fans, action sports athletes, and cultural centers. This will be the second event of the inaugural three-stop summer season, and a chance for XClubs and athletes to continue to build points ahead of the championship event.
“We are looking forward to having X Games return to Japan for such a monumental season of the new X Games League. Bringing X Games to Japan, where athletes have become such a driving force behind action sports progression, will only continue to inspire new generations. It’s going to be a great event.”
–Shinji Kawano, Head of X Games Japan Organizing Committee
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. Full event schedules, ticking information, and more details will be announced in the near future. Stay tuned to xgames.com and xgamesjapan.com and sign up for X club via email to get exclusive updates and early ticket access to all events.
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