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General FAQ

Things to Consider When Coming to the X Games

Safety: The X Games offers amazing sport competition and music entertainment. For everyone’s safety all fans are required to the same security screenings and safety allowances/ restrictions that are outlined below. If you have any questions about the following information, as it pertains to an accommodation, please email: accessibility@xgames.com.

Bag Policy:

All bags will be searched before entry
Bags must be:
- Small bags
- maximum being a standard backpack size 22″ x 14″ x 9”
Diaper Bags: Parents attending with children will be allowed to bring in one diaper bag. This bag should be soft-sided and have no locked compartments. The bag will be subject to a respectful security screening and search upon entering the X Games. This will be the same procedure for breast pumps. Parents that are bringing in formula or breast milk will be allowed one small, soft-sided cooler no bigger than 12” X 9” X 9”, this cooler will be subject to security screening and search as well. Any parent that is entering with these items, please proceed to the Accessible Lane at the gate, look for the wheelchair symbol. Parents that will need water to mix with powdered formula after entry can go to the Access Center. If you have any questions, please email: accessibility@xgames.com.

Allowed items at X Games:

Small bags
Sunscreen
Factory-sealed water bottles
Empty water bottles
Service dogs with paperwork

Prohibited items at X Games:

Large bags
Weapons
Alcohol or beverages of any kind
Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, marijuana, or drugs of any kind
Coolers
Drones
Folding chairs or large umbrellas
Laser-lights
Noisemakers
Pets
- The X Games welcomes service animals. Service animals will be subject to a respectful screening and tagging process prior to being allowed into the X-Games. Please be aware that emotional support/comfort animals are not service animals and will not be allowed into the X-Games for the safety and enjoyment of all fans. If you have any questions, please email: accessibility@xgames.com.
Selfie sticks
Sticks or poles to hold flags/banners
Large posters and banners must be inspected by security before being allowed in the venue. X Games reserves the right to refuse admission of signage. If you have any questions about an item of accommodation that you need to bring with you to enjoy the X-Games, please email: accessibility@xgames.com

Weather: The X Games is an outside, rain or shine event. Please plan accordingly and dress for the weather.

Water: There will be water refill stations at the X-Games, bring a water bottle and stay hydrated.

Getting Around: There is a ton to see and do at the X Games. Plan on moving around the X Games to see your favorite athletes, check out our sponsors and enjoy the music. There will be accessible pathways marked for fans with mobility disabilities, so you can plan the route that is best for you. If you use a motorized mobility device, please be sure to bring any equipment that you may need to recharge your device, X Games Team will not have that on hand, and we cannot store mobility devices while not in use.

Wheelchairs: The X Games will have a limited number of manual wheelchairs that you may borrow if you need for mobility purposes. They will be available for lend at the Access Center. Please stop by for more details or email:accessibility@xgames.com to make a reservation.

Please Note: The X Games staff does not provide personal assistance ie push services.

General Venue Information and Policies

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For the safety and comfort of all guests, the following items are not allowed at the X Games: large bags, weapons, alcohol, coolers, pets (working animals accepted, i.e. service dog), folding chairs, large umbrellas, selfie sticks, laser-lights, drones, noisemakers (i.e. air-horns), and beverages of any kind, with the exception of factory-sealed water in plastic bottles. All persons/bags are subject to search at all times, on or in the parking lots, shuttles, and Aspen Skiing Company properties.
Empty water containers are permitted into the venue and can be filled up at designated water dispensers.
X Games Aspen is a non-smoking event. Please refrain from smoking in all public areas. Drugs and marijuana use are also prohibited. The sale and consumption of alcohol is restricted to designated areas and times.
Large posters and banners must be inspected by security before being allowed in the venue. X Games reserves the right to refuse admission of signage. Sticks or poles to hold flags/banners are not permitted.
X Games is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged goods.
X Games reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone at any time.
Commercial photography or videography is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply will result in ejection and/or loss of credential. Specifically, the following equipment is not permitted: lenses greater than three and one-half inches in length, telephoto or zoom lenses of any kind, interchangeable lenses of any kind, monopods or tripods or flash equipment of any kind. All wireless equipment must be cleared by X Games.
Gates and/or specific competition venues will be closed when capacity is reached. • All existing facility policies may be enforced in addition to X Games venue policies.
Service dogs are allowed on the property excluding restaurants. Please have proper documentation with you and the appropriate service vest on your service animal.