MoonPay X Games Chiba 2026 Returns to Japan, Marking the Next Era of Action Sports

Makuhari Messe to host world’s top athletes in Skateboard, BMX, and Moto X, July 4–5

The world’s premier international action sports competition, X Games, returns to Chiba on July 4–5, 2026, bringing together the globe’s top athletes in Skateboard, BMX, and Moto X at Makuhari Messe.

With more than 30 years of history, X Games continues to push the boundaries of action sports while shaping global culture across sports, music, fashion, and community. This year marks a major evolution for the brand with the introduction of the MoonPay X Games League (XGL)—a new, year-round, team-based professional competition.

“Japan has become one of the most important stages in the world for action sports, driven by a generation of athletes who are dominating across both Winter and Summer X Games disciplines,” said Jeremy Bloom, CEO of X Games. “With the introduction of the MoonPay X Games League, we’re building a season-long platform that matches their level — showcasing the world’s best talent, deepening fan connection, and continuing to push the culture forward.”

A New Format: The Launch of MoonPay X Games League (XGL)

Debuting in 2026, MoonPay XGL introduces a team-based format alongside traditional individual medal events. Four mixed-gender “X Games Clubs”—each composed of elite Skateboard and BMX athletes—will compete across three global stops (Sacramento, Chiba, and New Orleans) for the season-long championship.

The clubs represent four major global cities:

• XC Los Angeles @xgames_losangeles
• XC New York @xgames_newyork
• XC São Paulo @xgames_saopaulo
• XC Tokyo @xgames_tokyo

Each club consists of 10 athletes (five men and five women), creating a diverse and international roster. Fans can now follow their favorite X Games Clubs throughout the season, introducing a new way to engage with action sports.

More Than a Competition

MoonPay X Games Chiba 2026 will feature 15 events across three disciplines—Skateboard, BMX, and Moto X—over two days of competition.

Beyond the field of play, the event delivers a full festival experience, including:

• Live music performances
• Food and beverage experiences
• Streetwear and action sports retail
• Interactive fan zones

From high-impact competition to immersive entertainment, X Games offers an all-day experience for fans of all ages.

Note: July 3 (Fri) is an official practice day and is not open to the public.

Global Impact

Since its launch in 1995, X Games has become one of the most recognized action sports platforms in the world:

• Broadcast to 500 million households across 192 countries via ESPN
• More than 6 million total attendees across 13 countries

For athletes, X Games remains one of the most prestigious stages in action sports.

Event Information

Event:

X Games Chiba 2026

Dates:

July 3, 2026 (Fri) – Practice Day (closed to public)

July 4, 2026 (Sat)

July 5, 2026 (Sun)

Venue:

Makuhari Messe

Tickets

Official early access ticket registration begins April 24 at 12:00 PM (JST) via e+.

General ticket sales begin May 20 at 12:00 PM (JST).

Event schedule and athlete lineup will be announced at a later date.

Competitions (3 Disciplines / 15 Events)

• Men’s Skateboard Street
• Men’s Skateboard Street Best Trick
• Women’s Skateboard Street
• Women’s Skateboard Street Best Trick
• Men’s Skateboard Park
• Women’s Skateboard Park
• Men’s Skateboard Vert
• Men’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick
• Women’s Skateboard Vert
• Women’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick
• Men’s BMX Street
• Men’s BMX Park
• Men’s BMX Park Best Trick
• Women’s BMX Park
• Moto X Best Trick

Event disciplines and formats are subject to change.

For more information, visit www.xgames.com and www.xgamesjapan.com or follow @xgames and @xgamesjapan on TikTok, X, Instagram, or Facebook.

The MoonPay X Games League Unveils Sacramento Kickoff Event Schedule – Tickets on Sale Now

From June 26–28, X Games will kick off the MoonPay X Games League Summer Season with an exciting festival-scale fan village and more than 100 of the world’s best Skateboard, BMX and Moto X athletes

X Games is redefining action sports competition this summer, starting in Sacramento with the debut of the MoonPay X Games League (XGL) spanning three days of elite Skateboard, BMX and Moto X competition, live music, and immersive festival programming, June 26-28 at Cal Expo. Sacramento serves as the opening stop of the inaugural MoonPay XGL Summer Season, positioning the city at the center of a new era for action sports.

In partnership with Visit Sacramento, MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026 will bring together more than 100 of the world’s top Skateboard, BMX, and Moto X athletes, competing across 18 medal events. At the same time, Cal Expo will transform into a full-scale “X-Fest” festival village, blending action sports, music, and culture with nightly concerts and headliners to be announced soon.

“Sacramento is where fans will experience the future of X Games first,” said Jeremy Bloom, CEO of X Games. “With the launch of the MoonPay X Games League, we’re introducing a new, team-based format that creates season-long stories, more opportunities for athletes, and deeper fan connections–all while delivering the same world-class competition and festival atmosphere that has defined X Games for the past 30 years.”

The competition schedule includes 18 marquee events across Skateboard, BMX and Moto X, including:

• FRIDAY: Men’s BMX Park, Women’s Skateboard Park, Moto X Best Whip
• SATURDAY: Men’s Skateboard Street, Dave Mirra BMX Best Park Trick, Women’s Skate Vert Best Trick, Men’s Skateboard Park, Men’s BMX Dirt, Moto X Best Trick, Men’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick
• SUNDAY: Women’s Skateboard Street, Men’s Skateboard Vert, Men’s BMX Street, Women’s BMX Park, Women’s Skateboard Street Best Trick, Men’s Skateboard Street Best Trick, Women’s Skateboard Vert, BMX Dirt Best Trick

MoonPay X Games Sacramento 2026 partners include league title sponsor MoonPay, league founding partner Monster Energy, and additional event sponsors Stake, Bobcat, U.S. Army, 805 Beer, Proximo Spirits, High Noon and others.

“The arrival of the X Games League marks a definitive moment in Sacramento’s evolution as a sports tourism hub,” said Mike Testa, President & CEO of Visit Sacramento. “We’ve already proven our mastery in hosting world-class culinary and music experiences, and by adding elite action sports to our roster, we are signaling to the world that Sacramento is a must-visit destination where fans and athletes alike can experience the absolute best of what’s next.”

For a limited time, fans can buy three-day event tickets at a discounted price, while supplies last. Full-price single-day tickets will be available soon. For details, event schedule, athlete information, and more, visit xgames.com.

Global Action Sports Team Rosters Officially Locked for Four X Games Clubs at First-Ever MoonPay X Games League Draft

Historic event at Cosm Los Angeles brought together more than 50 athletes and 500 industry leaders, partners and fans to witness teenage phenom skater Chloe Covell take the first draft pick at the inaugural MoonPay X Games League Draft

History was made tonight at Cosm Los Angeles as the inaugural 2026 MoonPay X Games League (XGL) Draft brought together the world’s best skateboard and BMX athletes and more than 500 guests to witness the first X Games draft, marking a new era in action sports.

With a limited number of ticketed guests inside the immersive venue, the excitement kicked off as XC New York General Manager Steve Rodriguez selected sixteen-year-old Australian skateboard phenom Chloe Covell as the number one draft pick, XC Los Angeles General manager Sharalee “Haze” Hazen followed by choosing 17-time X Games skateboard medalist and Southern California native Tom Schaar. XC Tokyo General Manager Harumi Suzuki then selected record-setting, eight-time X Games gold medalist skateboarder Arisa Trew of Australia. Rounding out the first round, XC São Paulo General Manager Bob Burnquist chose Brazilian skater Gui Khury, the most medaled teenager in X Games history, with 15, and counting–officially forming the foundation of the four inaugural X Games Clubs.

When asked about what it was like to be the first athlete drafted to the MoonPay X Games League, Covell responded, “I’m like…loss of words. I’m so excited. I was really nervous, but I’m super grateful. I definitely didn’t think this was going to happen, but it’s amazing. It definitely shows all of the hard work I put in. I’m looking forward to having fun with my team and doing my best.”

The draft streamed live worldwide across the ESPN App in the United States and globally on The Roku Sports Channel, YouTube, Kick, and the X Games TV FAST Channel on Amazon, giving fans around the world a front-row seat as teams were built in real time.

Held inside state-of-the-art Cosm Los Angeles, the event blended sports, entertainment and culture in a setting designed to bring fans closer to the action than ever before. The venue’s massive wraparound LED dome and cinematic production created a one-of-a-kind stage as the league’s four clubs assembled their rosters live in front of the crowd.

“This is a defining moment for action sports,” said Jeremy Bloom. “For three decades, X Games has celebrated the world’s best athletes through iconic competitions. Tonight, we’ve taken the next step—creating teams, building rivalries, and launching a league that will connect fans with these athletes year-round. Seeing the energy inside Cosm tonight showed exactly why the MoonPay X Games League is going to change the game.”

The MoonPay X Games League introduces a new chapter for the iconic brand with a year-round, global, team-based format that expands beyond traditional standalone X Games events. Each X Games Club will feature 10 athletes — five men and five women — selected through the draft to compete together across the inaugural season.

The four clubs representing global cities that will anchor the league’s debut season are:

• XC Los Angeles
• XC New York
• XC São Paulo
• XC Tokyo

During the draft, the four club general managers — Sharalee “Haze” Hazen (XC Los Angeles), Steve Rodriguez (XC New York), Bob Burnquist (XC São Paulo), and Harumi Suzuki (XC Tokyo) — selected 40 athletes representing eight different countries, ages 11-35, from a pool of more than 180 who opted into the draft, completing five rounds of selections and forming the inaugural team rosters. Athletes across skateboarding and BMX disciplines participated in the historic moment, including global stars such as Tom Schaar, Hannah Roberts, Arisa Trew, Kevin Peraza, and Nyjah Huston.

The draft was presented by league title partner MoonPay, with additional support from league founding partner Monster Energy and league partners Stake, Exodus, 805 Beer, High Noon, and Kraken Rum.

 As part of the draft-night experience, league partner Exodus introduced a first-of-its-kind activation bringing crypto signing bonuses to action sports. Drafted athletes received signing bonuses delivered through Exodus’ self-custody crypto wallet platform, marking one of the first integrations of digital asset compensation into a professional sports league draft. The activation highlighted how the MoonPay X Games League is blending sport, technology, and culture while expanding earning opportunities for athletes in the new team-based format.

Following the draft, athletes, partners, and guests celebrated on the rooftop of Cosm overlooking Hollywood Park, where Grammy-winning producer BNYX delivered a surprise performance that capped off the monumental evening.

The inaugural MoonPay X Games League Summer Season begins June 26 in Sacramento, followed by X Games Japan on July 4–5, before culminating with the league championship July 24–26 inside the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The team with the highest cumulative score across the season will be crowned the first MoonPay X Games League champion.

MoonPay X Games League Draft Results

For more details about the MoonPay X Games League, click HERE.

Exodus Brings Crypto Signing Bonuses to MoonPay X Games League Summer Draft

The inaugural MoonPay XGL Summer Draft will award 40 athletes signing bonuses in Exodus’ new XO Cash stablecoin

MoonPay, Title Partner of the newly formed MoonPay X Games League (XGL), and Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE American: EXOD) (“Exodus”) today announced that athletes selected in the X Games inaugural Summer Draft will receive signing bonuses paid in XO Cash ($XO), Exodus’ new USD-backed stablecoin.

40 drafted athletes will each receive $2,500 in XO Cash ($XO) instantly deposited into their Exodus Wallets, in one of the earliest instances of professional athletes being awarded signing bonuses in stablecoins.

XO Cash is a fully reserved, USD-backed stablecoin issued and managed by MoonPay and built on M0’s open stablecoin infrastructure. The stablecoin will also serve as a liquidity layer for Exodus Pay, a self-custodial payments platform set to launch in Q2 which will allow users the ability to make instant payments, spend with a card, earn rewards, and access everyday money tools.

In addition to their signing bonuses, athletes will receive a custom MoonPay XGL Exodus Card connected directly to their Exodus accounts, giving them immediate access to their funds to spend anywhere in the world.

“We’re giving athletes greater flexibility in how they receive and manage their money,” said JP Richardson, CEO and Co-Founder of Exodus. “Athletes have global careers and they need payments that work across borders just like they do. By awarding signing bonuses in a form athletes can receive instantly and hold in their own wallets, we’re creating a modern approach to compensation built for speed and ownership from day one.”

The MoonPay X Games League is a new chapter for action sports, transforming the X Games from standalone competitions into a global, co-ed, team-based league featuring athlete salaries, benefits, and season-long competition. The Summer Draft introduces structured compensation and expanded financial opportunities as part of that evolution.

“We partnered with the X Games because they’re doing to sports what crypto is doing to finance: challenging legacy systems and building something entirely new,” said Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO and Founder of MoonPay. “The future of money is crypto. It’s only natural that one of the most forward-thinking leagues in the world is embracing digital assets as part of how athletes are rewarded.”

The initiative highlights the growing convergence of digital assets and athlete compensation. Earlier this year at the X Games Aspen, MoonPay matched Mark McMorris’ Men’s Slopestyle gold medal winnings in crypto, making him the first X Games athlete to receive prize money in digital assets. The Summer Draft initiative builds on that effort and extends MoonPay’s commitment to modernizing athlete compensation.

The inaugural MoonPay X Games League Summer Draft will take place today, March 12, 2026.

Learn more about the league here.

50 of the Worlds Best Action Sports Athletes Descend on Los Angeles for the MoonPay X Games League Draft

Historic coed action sports draft streams worldwide Thursday, March 12 on the ESPN App, Roku Sports Channel, YouTube, Kick, and Amazon FAST

Fifty of the world’s best action sports athletes will gather in Los Angeles this Thursday night for a historic moment as X Games hosts the first professional team draft in action sports history. The 2026 MoonPay X Games League (XGL) Draft will stream live from Cosm Los Angeles in Hollywood Park from 6:30–8:30 p.m. PT as teams are formed live and 40 of the world’s top athletes are selected to compete in the inaugural MoonPay X Games League season.

The MoonPay X Games League Draft will stream on the ESPN App in the U.S. and globally on The Roku Sports Channel, X Games on YouTube, Kick.com, and the X Games TV FAST Channel on Amazon, giving fans everywhere a front-row seat as the next era of action sports takes shape in real time.

The MoonPay X Games League introduces a new chapter for the iconic brand with a year-round, global, team-based format that expands beyond traditional standalone X Games events. The league launches its inaugural summer 2026 season in June, with winter disciplines set to debut in 2027. Each X Games Club (XC) will feature 10 athletes — five men and five women — selected through the draft.

The first four clubs represent global cities that will anchor the league’s inaugural season: XC Los Angeles, XC New York, XC São Paulo andXC Tokyo. These teams will compete across three summer events, bringing rivalries, fan engagement, and team identity to action sports for the first time.

During Thursday’s draft, the four club general managers — Sharalee “Haze” Hazen (XC Los Angeles), Steve Rodriguez (XC New York), Bob Burnquist (XC São Paulo), and Harumi Suzuki (XC Tokyo) — will select 40 athletes from a pool of 180 who opted in across five rounds of eight selections. The draft order, determined earlier this month through a randomized lottery with the general managers present, is set as: XC New York, XC Los Angeles, XC Tokyo, and XC São Paulo.

Athletes expected to participate include one of skateboarding’s great all-around talents Tom Schaar, two-time X Games BMX Park gold medalist Hannah Roberts, teenage skateboarding phenom Arisa Trew, one of the most versatile and decorated BMX riders Kevin Peraza, 15-time X Games gold medalist Nyjah Huston, and many more of the most influential names in action sports.

The draft is presented by league title partner MoonPay, with additional support from league founding partner Monster Energy, and league partners Stake, Exodus, 805, High Noon, and Kraken Rum. 

The inaugural MoonPay X Games League Summer Season begins June 26 in Sacramento, followed by X Games Japan on July 4–5, before culminating with the league championship July 24–26 inside the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The team with the highest cumulative score across the season will be crowned the first MoonPay X Games League champion and awarded the league title and team purse.

To learn more, visit xgames.com/xgl or follow X Games on Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

MoonPay Announces Nyjah Huston as First-Ever Athlete Ambassador

The most decorated street skateboarder of all time and moonpay x games league founder athlete joins moonpay to usher in a new era of action sports

MoonPay, the global leader in crypto payments and Title Partner of the MoonPay X Games League (XGL), today announced Nyjah Huston as its official Team Ambassador for the inaugural MoonPay XGL Summer Season. The announcement builds on MoonPay’s three-year, category-exclusive title partnership with X Games, the first league title partnership in X Games history.

Announced in January 2026, the newly formed MoonPay X Games League establishes a permanent, team-based competition structure for both winter and summer action sports athletes competing in various skateboarding, BMX, snowboarding, and freeskiing disciplines. This new approach to competition will bolster athletes’ salaries and benefits, offer new opportunities for team ownership, and create season-long narratives that build authentic rivalries.

“In street skating, if you’re not pushing the boundaries, you’re falling behind. It’s all about progression. I look at crypto the same way – it’s the future, and it’s moving fast. MoonPay is leading the way with this transformation, and I’m excited to join them as Team Ambassador,” said Nyjah Huston, MoonPay XGL Founder Athlete and MoonPay Team Ambassador.

Widely regarded as the greatest Skateboard Street competitor of all time, Huston enters his 20th year at X Games with 15 gold medals overall, a 2024 Olympic bronze medal, and the record for most Skateboard gold medals. As a MoonPay XGL Founder Athlete, he has contributed directly to league development, helping shape competition formats, the athlete experience, and the fan-first culture of the MoonPay XGL.

“Builders recognize builders. Nyjah has spent his whole career doing what people said couldn’t be done. So have we. The MoonPay X Games League is what happens when you put those two things together. And we’re just getting started,” said Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO and Founder of MoonPay.

As part of the partnership, Huston will make personal appearances at MoonPay XGL events in Sacramento, Japan, and New Orleans, and he will represent the brand across media interviews and social content throughout the Summer Season.

The MoonPay XGL Summer Season kicks off June 26, 2026, in Sacramento, California, featuring four clubs: XC Los Angeles, XC New York, XC São Paulo, and XC Tokyo. The season will be broadcast live on the ESPN App, The Roku Sports Channel, YouTube, and Kick.com. The partnership includes a pass-through model enabling MoonPay’s network of partners to engage within the MoonPay XGL ecosystem through integrated activations and experiences.

Additional details on the MoonPay XGL, teams, athletes, and the inaugural season can be found HERE.

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.

X Games Announces Red Carpet Lineup for the First-Ever Coed Action Sports League Draft at Cosm Los Angeles

The inaugural 2026 MoonPay XGL Summer Draft will feature appearances by the biggest names in action sports, offering media exclusive access on the red carpet 

The inaugural 2026 MoonPay XGL Summer Draft will take place at Cosm Los Angeles in Hollywood Park, where the world’s top skateboarders and BMX riders, both men and women, will be drafted to four global teams for the first time. The draft will 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 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. PT, giving fans around the world a front-row seat to this historic moment. The Draft is invite-only, with a limited release of Superfan tickets available for purchase while supplies last. 

2026 MoonPay xgl summer draft

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Cosm Los Angeles Hollywood Park

• Red Carpet 4:30 – 5:45 PM
• Live Draft 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

TV Talent

X Games has assembled a roster of some of the most recognizable names in sports to serve as hosts and on-air talent for the event, bringing unmatched energy and experience to both the in-person event and streaming experience.

draft Host: selema masekela

Renowned sports journalist, producer, and longtime host of the X Games, Masekela among the most recognized voices in action sports.

bmx analyst: jimmy coleman

Joining the X Games broadcast team in 2000, Jimmy Coleman has served as a play-by-play announcer for BMX and Moto X competitions during summer events, and Ski and Snowmobile competitions on the winter side.

skate analyst: brandon graham

Bay Area native Brandon Graham has been a member of the X Games team since 2013, focusing on competition play-by-play for Skateboard and Snowboard events.

red carpet host: aimee fuller

As a former professional snowboarder, Aimee made history as the first woman to land a double backflip in competition. Since retiring, she has become a respected TV host and presenter, primarily for international snowboard competitions.

top attending athletes

Each X Games Club will select ten athletes to build its roster, blending talent and style for the 2026 XGL Summer Season. Below is an elite list of confirmed athletes set to participate in the event:

men’s skateboarding

Tom Schaar (Malibu, CA)

An X Games competitor since age 12, Tom owns 16 medals from five different disciplines (Big Air, Big Air Doubles, Vert, Park, MegaPark). He is one of skateboarding’s great all-around talents, a bigger-the-better skater known for huge airs and a calm, casual style.

Jagger Eaton (Mesa, AZ)

A true double threat in Park and Street, Jagger Eaton owns Park gold from X Games Chiba 2022 and X Games California 2023, and Park silver from X Games Minneapolis 2019, after previously earning two silvers in Street in 2018, in Norway and in Minneapolis.

Nyjah Huston (Laguna Beach, CA)

Nyjah Huston is the best Skateboard Street competitor of all time, with 11 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze in Skateboard Street and 15 gold medals overall. Winning double gold in Street and Street Best Trick at X Games Ventura 2024 brought him even with Shaun White and Garrett Reynolds’ mark for most X Games gold (15, though Garrett has since upped it to 16) and, along the way, Bob Burnquist’s record for most Skateboard gold (14).

Dashawn Jordan (Chandler, AZ)

X Games 2021 Skateboard Street gold medalist and Street Best Trick silver medalist Dashawn Jordan also owns Street silver from X Games Shanghai 2019 (behind Nyjah Huston) and Street Best Trick bronze from X Games 2022.

women’s skateboarding

Chloe Covell (Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia)

Chloe first surprised at X Games Chiba 2022 for her rookie appearance, earning Women’s Street bronze in her first contest outside of Australia at age 12 years, 2 months. She then improved to silver at X Games 2022. At X Games California 2023 she claimed her first Skateboard Street gold (and Street Best Trick bronze) and won Street gold again in her next two appearances, at X Games Chiba 2024 and X Games Osaka 2025.

Arisa Trew (Palm Beach, Gold Coast, Australia)

Australian teen Arisa Trew made history in 2023 as the first woman to land a 720 on a skateboard. She owns the most X Games women’s skateboard gold medals (7) and is tied with In-Line skater Fabiola da Silva for most women’s summer medals.

men’s bmx

Kevin Peraza (Tucson, AZ)

Kevin Peraza is one of the most versatile and decorated riders in BMX history. With 11 X Games medals–7 of them gold–he’s the only athlete to win gold in Dirt, Park, and Street. He’s also the first BMX rider to earn 3 medals at back-to-back X Games (California 2023, Ventura 2024). 

Logan Martin (Logan Reserve, Australia)

Logan Martin is a six-time X Games gold medalist with 14 total medals, making him one of the most decorated BMX riders in history. He’s landed on the Park podium at every one of his nine X Games Park appearances, including five golds. In 2019, he won Park and Dirt on the same day—an achievement matched by only two others.

Ryan Williams (Sunshine Coast, Australia)

Ryan has earned 11 X Games gold and 13 total X Games medals, excelling in Dirt, Dirt Best Trick, MegaPark, Big Air and Park Best Trick. He is a tireless worker and proven competitor who combines creativity and courage to land a multitude of first-time tricks.

women’s bmx

Hannah Roberts (Salt Lake City, UT)

Hannah Roberts is a six-time freestyle BMX world champion and 2020 Olympic silver medalist as well as the owner of two X Games BMX Park gold medals which she earned at X Games Ventura 2024 and X Games Salt Lake City 2025.

Perris Benegas (La Mesa, CA)

A pioneer of women’s park, Perris narrowly missed the podium at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, finishing 4th. She earned a silver medal at X Games Ventura 2024 and bronze at X Games Salt Lake City 2025.

Charlotte Worthington (Manchester, United Kingdom)

Charlotte Worthington won gold in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the Cycling BMX Freestyle park final where she became the first woman in history to land a 360-degree backflip in competition.

X Games and Positive Athlete Launch Strategic Alliance

NEW Partnership Promotes recognition for high school action sports athletes nationwide

X Games, the world’s leading action sports brand, and Positive Athlete, a national recognition and development platform for high school student-athletes, today announced a landmark strategic alliance designed to elevate high school action sports athletes through year-round student athlete recognition, powerful storytelling, and long-term development resources.

Where high school recognition systems have historically centered around traditional in-school athletics, this alliance between X Games and Positive Athlete will strategically amplify that pathway within the action sports community, ensuring that more athletes in skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, BMX, Moto X, and other disciplines are nominated and recognized for the same qualities celebrated across athletics nationwide: leadership, character, service, discipline, teamwork, and mental fortitude.

“Positive Athlete recognizes students for who they are, not just how they perform,” said Matt Amerlan, Director of Workforce Development at Positive Athlete. “Action sports athletes are incredible. These kids are developing the same powerful traits that sport builds everywhere, and they deserve support and resources that help them grow into what’s next.”

“I know firsthand what it takes to be a student-athlete,” said Olympian, and former NFL player, Jeremy Bloom, CEO of X Games. “What’s been missing is recognition. The same discipline, mental toughness, and leadership we celebrate in traditional school sports are being built every day on the slopes and in skateparks. This alliance with Positive Athlete finally gives high school action sports athletes the national spotlight and pathway they deserve—on and off the field.”

Through Positive Athlete, nominated student athletes not only unlock the chance to win awards and scholarships, they gain lifetime access to the Positive Athlete app, which includes leadership certifications, character development resources, profile tools, resume building, education and career exploration opportunities, and more.

Alliance Focus Areas

• Establishing a National Spotlight: Elevating high school action sports athletes through unprecedented visibility and recognition.
• Culture & Value Amplification: Amplifying the stories, core values, and unique culture that shape action sports communities.
• Direct Pathway Creation: Creating clearer, more streamlined nomination pathways so more action sports athletes are seen and celebrated.
• Future Opportunity Connection: Connecting nominated athletes to resources that support leadership development, higher education, and future career opportunities.

HOW TO NOMINATE

Adults 18 and older can nominate any high school student athlete in grades 9 to 12, boys & girls at www.positiveathlete.org/nominate. Nominations take only a few minutes to complete.

Hello Sunshine’s The Rise Continues on February 16 with Exclusive Peacock Premiere of The Gold Medal Girls of X Games

Produced alongside Ally Financial and Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN Initiative, THE new documentary feature takes viewers behind-the-scenes of the next generation of X Games icons 

Hello Sunshine, alongside Ally Financial and the Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN® Initiative, announced today the next chapter of The Rise, the landmark documentary series chronicling the seismic growth of women’s sports. A highly anticipated feature-length documentary – The Gold Medal Girls of X Games – will premiere February 16, 2026, exclusively on Peacock. 

The Gold Medal Girls of X Games  

• For 30 years, X Games has been at the intersection of youth sport, music, fashion, gaming, and creator-driven storytelling. The Gold Medal Girls of X Games drops into the sun-soaked, rebellious world of Southern California skate culture, following four teenage phenoms on the road to X Games Ventura 2024. These girls aren’t just winning medals—they’re shaking up the exclusive, male-dominated community and ushering in a new era of skateboarding. 

• Featuring Tony Hawk, Arisa Trew, Shiloh Catori, Reese Nelson, Jada Ward, Amelia Brodka, Lyn-Z Hawkins Pastrana, Selema Masekela, and Trevor Ward. 

• Directed and executive produced by Patty Ivins Specht (Billie Jean King’s Groundbreakers (PBS), Light In the Water (Logo). Additional executive producers include Josh Rakic, Jeff Moorad, Vince Castellanos, and Pete Dellaria. 

Hello Sunshine’s Reese Witherspoon, Sara Rea, Zoe Fairbourn, Sue Kinkead, Lyda Hill, Ty O’Neil, and Nicole Small serve as executive producers across The Rise, with Ashlyn Harris acting as consulting producer. 

For more details about Hello Sunshine’s The Rise, check out the Deadline article HERE.