X Games Brings First-Ever Summer Championship Event to New Orleans in July

X Games and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation (GNOSF) announce 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 action sports festival will take place July 24-26, 2026, at the Caesars Superdome, marking a monumental moment for the legendary venue. The three-day event will include a soon-to-be-announced live music lineup, 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 New Orleans 2026 Championship 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 New Orleans 2026 Championship - July 24 - 26, 2026

The X Games New Orleans 2026 Championship represents a defining moment for the future of action sports, says Bloom. 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, says Cicero. 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 S o Paulo, and XC Tokyo - each select their team rosters.

The 40 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 New Orleans 2026 Championship 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 League Championship event, says 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.

Leger III of New Orleans & Company, the official destination marketing and sales organization for the New Orleans tourism industry, says, 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 New Orleans 2026 Championship. 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 New Orleans 2026 Championship 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.

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