X Games Brings First-Ever Summer Championship Event to New Orleans July 24-26, 2026
MoonPay X Games League Summer Season to culminate with Championship event at Caesars Superdome, highlighting the world’s best skateboard, BMX and Moto X athletes
X Games and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation (GNOSF) today in a press conference announced that New Orleans, Louisiana, will host the first-ever X Games Championship event – the final stop of the inaugural 2026 MoonPay X Games League (XGL) Summer Season.
The announcement was made during a press conference featuring panelists including X Games CEO Jeremy Bloom, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation President/CEO Jay Cicero, New Orleans & Co. President/CEO Walt Leger III, eight-time X Games gold medalist and BMX legend Kevin Peraza, two-time X Games medalist and vert skateboard prodigy Reese Nelson, and local government officials.
The electrifying action sports festival will take place July 24–26, 2026, at the iconic Caesars Superdome, marking a monumental moment for the legendary venue. The three-day event will include a soon-to-be-announced live music lineup, next-level sponsor integrations from XGL founding partner Monster Energy and others, and 18 topnotch Skate, BMX and Moto X competitions with more than 100 of the world’s best action sports athletes.
The announcement of the X Games Championship New Orleans 2026 follows two previously announced regular-season stops – X Games Sacramento 2026 and X Games Japan 2026.
2026 MoonPay X Games League (XGL) Summer Season
- X Games Sacramento 2026 – June 26 – 28, 2026
- X Games Japan 2026 – July 4 – 5, 2026
- X Games Championship New Orleans 2026 – July 24 – 26, 2026
“The X Games Championship New Orleans 2026 represents a defining moment for the future of action sports,” said Jeremy Bloom, CEO of the X Games. “These inaugural finals bring together the world’s best athletes, clubs, and a city known globally for its energy, culture and celebration. There is no better place to crown the first-ever MoonPay XGL Summer 2026 Champion.”
“Launching the X Games Championship is significant for Louisiana – bringing international visibility, economic impact, and opportunities for our regional businesses and community. X Games and the accompanying concerts strengthens our position as a destination for major sporting events and global entertainment,” said Jay Cicero, President/CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. “We thank our partners at the X Games, the State of Louisiana and Louisiana Economic Development, Legends Global, and New Orleans & Company for their collaboration and commitment to making this brand-new event a success this summer.”
The inaugural MoonPay X Games League Summer Draft will take place at Cosm Los Angeles next week on March 12, where four new Summer X Games Clubs – XC Los Angeles, XC New York, XC São Paulo and XC Tokyo – each select their team rosters. The forty total athletes selected will compete across three global stops, earning points for their clubs based on individual and team performance. Points will accumulate throughout the season, with the X Games Championship New Orleans 2026 serving as the decisive final, where the Summer X Games Club with the highest total points will be crowned the 2026 MoonPay XGL Summer Champion and awarded the league title and grand prize.
“The Superdome in New Orleans is such an iconic venue; it will be an incredible location for the first X Games Championship event,” said X Games League Founder Athlete Leticia Bufoni. “I’m excited to see the world’s best skaters and BMXers be inspired by the energy of the city of New Orleans.”
Walt Leger III, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company, the official destination marketing and sales organization for the New Orleans tourism industry, said, “New Orleans is thrilled to be the host city for the inaugural MoonPay X Games League Summer Season. There is no better city in the world to celebrate the intersection of competition, athleticism, art, and culture than New Orleans. We can’t wait to welcome the X Games athletes, fans and special guests for what will be a spectacular summer weekend in New Orleans.”
General admission and premium tickets will be available for the X Games Championship New Orleans 2026. Additional details, including event schedules and ticketing information, will be announced soon. ESPN will showcase all the X Games action through live telecasts in the U.S. on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN2. The X Games Championship New Orleans 2026 event will also be streamed live on the ESPN App, The Roku Sports Channel, X Games on YouTube, Kick.com, and the X Games TV Fast channel on Amazon, giving fans around the world a front-row seat.
Fans can visit xgames.com to learn more and sign up for X Club email updates for exclusive news and early ticket access.
