Press Release
X Games Celebrates 30 Years of Action Sports History
Iconic Moments, Legendary Athletes & Global Impact
X Games Celebrates 30 Years of Action Sports History
Salt Lake City, UT — [June 10, 2025] — As X Games gears up for its historic 30th anniversary celebration this June in Salt Lake City, the legendary action sports franchise is reflecting on three decades of record-setting tricks, unforgettable moments, and global cultural influence.
From its launch as the “Extreme Games” in 1995 to becoming a worldwide platform for the mostelite Skateboard, BMX, Moto X, and Winter athletes, X Games continues to push the boundaries of sports and entertainment. With a legacy built on innovation, community, and adrenaline, here’s a look at some of the most compelling stats from 30 years of X Games:
30 Years of X Games – By the Numbers
Legacy & Global Reach
- First event held in Rhode Island in 1995
- More than 70 X Games events hosted across 5 continents
- Broadcast in over 192 countries worldwide
- Over 2 billion digital video views since 2015
Athlete Milestones
- Nearly 4,500 athletes have competed since inception
- Youngest gold medalist: Mia Kretzer, age 9, Skateboard Vert Best Trick (2024)
- Oldest gold medalist: Chris Devlin-Young, age 53, Mono Skier X (2015)
- Most decorated athlete: Bob Burnquist with 30 medals over his X Games career
- Most gold medals: Garrett Reynolds (16), Nyjah Houston (15), and Shaun White (15)
Iconic Moments
- Tony Hawk lands the first 900 at X Games San Francisco 1999 – a landmark moment in sports history
- Travis Pastrana lands the first Moto X double backflip in competition at X Games Los Angeles 2006
- Shaun White became the first athlete to score a perfect 100 in X Games SuperPipe (2012)
- Chloe Kim won her first gold in SuperPipe at age 14 (2015) and is now an 8-time gold medalist
Event Footprint
- Hosted in top cities across five continents: North America, South America, Asia, Europe, and Australia
- Attendance record: Over 235,000 fans at X Games Philadelphia 2001
- Aspen remains the longest-running host city, with X Games taking place there each January since 2002. X Games Aspen 2026 will mark the 25th X Games Aspen
Music & Culture
- Live music officially integrated in 1996, expanded to full-scale concerts in 2013
- Past headliners include Metallica, Kanye West, Blink-182, Diplo, and Snoop Dogg
- For the 30th anniversary in 2025 there will be performances by deadmau5 (Friday) and Sublime (Saturday) in Salt Lake City, Utah
X Games Salt Lake City 2025 presented by SONIC will take place June 27–29, 2025 at the Utah State Fairpark and Event Center, featuring over 100 of the world’s top action sports athletes, immersive fan experiences, and a multi-day celebration of skate, BMX, Moto X, and music. Top X Games legends from the past 30 years will also be in attendance, with athlete meet & greets and autograph signings happening throughout the weekend. Confirmed legends include Tony Hawk, Travis Pastrana, Jolene Van Vugt, Christian Hosoi, Zion Wright, Dennis Enarson, Vicki Golden, Amelia Brodka, Corbin Harris, Danny Kass, and more!
Autograph signing sessions with X Games legends will take place throughout the weekend:
- Friday, June 27 – 6:00-6:30pm
- Saturday, June 28 – 5:00-5:30pm
- Saturday, June 28 – 6:30-7:00pm
- Sunday, June 29 2:30 – 3:00pm
All General Admission and Club ’95 Premium X Games Salt Lake City 2025 tickets are available now. Head to XGames.com to lock in your spot. Don’t miss the biggest party of the summer!