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X Games
SportAction Sports
FoundedApril 12, 1994;30 years ago(1994-04-12)[1]
First season1995
Owner(s)1995 – 2022: ESPN
2022 – current: MSP Sports Capital
TV partner(s)ESPN
ESPN2
ABC
Official websiteXGames.com
Notes
Biggest 2024 events:

X Games Aspen

X Games Ventura

X Games Japan

TheX Gamesare a series ofaction sportsevents founded byESPN Inc.In late 2022, ESPN sold the long-running property to MSP Sports Capital, a private equity firm co-founded byJahm NajafiandJeff Moorad.[2]

The X Games have been held all over the world and typically include sports such asskateboarding,BMX,freestyle motocross,skiingandsnowboarding.Participants compete to win bronze, silver, and gold medals, in addition to prize money. X Games events also feature music and culture elements like live music performances, athlete autograph sessions, and interactive, family-friendly exhibitions.

The inaugural X Games were held during the summer of 1995 inProvidenceandNewportinRhode Island.The competition often features new tricks such asTony Hawk's900inskateboarding,Shaun White's Double McTwist 1260 insnowboard,Dave Mirra's Double Backflip in BMX,Travis Pastrana's Double Backflip infreestyle motocross,Heath Frisby's first snowmobile frontflip, Chuck Carothers's first body varial in freestyle motocross,Henrik Harlaut's first nose-butter triple cork in Ski Big Air,Gus Kenworthy's first switch triple rodeo in askislopestylecompetition andTorstein Horgmo's first landed triple cork in a snowboard competition.

The X Games gained media exposure due to their big name sponsors, top-tier athletes, and consistent fan attendance. As theJournal of Sport Management(2006) explains,Generation XandMillennialsare the two demographics most highly valued by marketers. This creates a broad approach on marketing towards that certain demographic, which is why the X Games marketing and economic outlook is so "out of the box". According to a 2008 report by ESPN, in 1997, theWinter X Gamesinaugural year, 38,000 spectators attended the four-day event. In 1998, the attendance dropped to 25,000 spectators. But just two years later, a record attendance of 83,500 people attended the Winter X Games East Coast debut.

As part of the X Games, there have been performances by various rock bands over the years, as well as a DJ being on-site at all events. The X Games have made it a point since its founding to stage an eco-friendly event. Such measures include usingbiodieselfuel in their vehicles and organizing recycling campaigns.[3]

X Games Winter Events

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Variation of X Games logo, used for Winter X Games

The X Games Aspen 2002 was the first time an X Games event was televised live and also had coverage by ESPN's flagship news program,SportsCenter.Viewership across the three networks that carried coverage of the event – ABC Sports, ESPN, andESPN2– exceeded 2001's household average by 30% according to Nielsen Media Research. The event also reached record highs in several demographic categories. To accommodate the first-time live coverage, nighttime competitions were added, resulting in record attendance for theAspen/Snowmassvenue in Colorado.

2002 was the first time X Games was held in Aspen at Buttermilk Mountain. X Games has been held in Aspen every winter since 2002. Also in 2002, ESPN announced the establishment of the X Games Global Championship. The Global Championship featured two distinct venues hosting competitions in summer and winter action sports simultaneously. It consisted of six teams of the world's top athletes, grouped together by their region of origin, to compete in the four-day event. The winter sports were held in Whistler Blackcomb Resort in British Columbia, and the events included snowboarding and skiing.

The first Winter X Games took place at Snow Summit ski resort inBig Bear Lake, California,in 1997. The following two years, X Games was held atCrested Butte Mountain Resortin Colorado. The two years following that,Mount Snow, Vermont,hosted X Games.

During X Games Aspen 2015, ESPN used camera drones to capture aerial views of the athlete's runs. This was a first for ESPN.[4]

Global expansion

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X Games Asiahave been held annually since 1998.

In May 2003, the X Games held the Global Championships, a special event where athletes from five continents competed across 11 disciplines. The event was held in two locations: theAlamodomeinSan Antonio, Texas,andWhistler, British Columbia.[5][6]The final team results, in order, were the United States, Europe, Australia, Asia, and South America.

In May 2011, ESPN held a bid to select three host cities in addition to Los Angeles, Aspen, andTignes,France, to form a six-event calendar for the next three years beginning in 2013.[7]In May 2012, the selected cities were announced:Barcelona,Spain;Munich,Germany; andFoz do Iguaçu,Brazil.[8]The two European cities have hosted theSummer Olympic Gamesin the past, whereas Brazil has provided several X Games competitors.[9][10][11]Since 2010, Winter X Games Europe has been held in Tignes and also began holding events inNorwayin 2016. An event inSydney,Australiawas held in 2018 and winter and summer events were also planned for 2019 and 2020 inChinaand a return trip to Norway in 2020.

X Games Chiba, the first edition to take place inJapan,was introduced in 2022.[12]

Events

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Current Summer

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Current Winter

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Skiing

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Snowboarding

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Real Video Series

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Past Summer

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Past Winter

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  • Super Modified Snow Shovel Racing
  • Snow Mountain Bike Racing
  • Skiboarding
  • Skicross
  • Ice climbing
  • Ultracross
  • Snowskating
  • Hillcross
  • Snowmobile Best Trick
  • Men's Skier X
  • Women's Skier X
  • Mono Skier X
  • Men's Snowboard X
  • Women's Snowboard X
  • Snowmobile Freestyle
  • Snowmobile Speed & Style
  • Snocross
  • Snocross Adaptive
  • Snow BikeCross
  • Snow Bike Best Trick

History

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Brian Deeganat X Games 17 in Los Angeles competing in the Moto X Step Up event.

Summarized from ESPN.com[14]

Summer X Games

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  • 1995: Extreme Games–Newport,Rhode Island &Providence,Rhode Island (June 24-July 1, 1995)
    • Chris Sennwins the gold medal in Skateboard Street beatingTony Hawkwho took the silver andWilly Santoswho won Bronze.
    • Justin Seers wins the gold medal in Barefoot Water Ski Jumping.
    • After injuring his right leg during qualifying, Bob Pereyra wins the gold inStreet Luge.
    • Jay Miron takes the gold in BMX Dirt.
    • Tony Hawk takes the gold in Skateboard Vert after Neal Hendrix bails on his final run.
    • Mat Hoffmantakes his first gold medal in BMX Vert.
    • Robert "Fig" Naughton wins gold in Dual Downhill Mountain bike.
    • Cheri Elliottwins gold in Dual Downhill Mountain bike.
  • 1996: X Games II–Providence&Newport(June 24-30, 1996)
    • Dave Mirrawins his first gold medal in BMX Street.
    • Rodil de Araujo Jr. takes the gold in Skateboard Street.
    • Joey Garcia takes the gold medal in BMX Dirt.
    • Mat Hoffman takes his second gold medal in BMX Vert.
  • 1997: X Games III–Mission Beach,San Diego, California(June 20–28, 1997)
    • T.J. Lavintakes the gold medal in BMX Dirt, edging outBrian FosterandRyan Nyquist.
    • Dave Mirra takes his second gold medal in BMX Street.
    • In the debut of Skateboard Vert Doubles, Tony Hawk andAndy Macdonaldteamed up and took home the gold.
    • Snowboarding Big-Air makes its debut at the Summer X Games withPeter Linetaking the gold for the men and Tina Dixon taking the gold for the women.
    • In Skateboard Vert, Tony Hawk took home the gold with the first of his many history-making moments at the X Games: the "Perfect Run". His score was a 97.50.
    • Chris Senn takes home his second gold medal in Skateboard Street.
    • Trevor Meyer takes the gold in the debut of Flatland BMX.
  • 1998: X Games IV– San Diego(June 1998)
    • The team ofDennis McCoyand Dave Mirra take the gold in BMX Vert Doubles.
    • Brian Foster edges outRyan Nyquistand Joey Garcia to take gold in BMX Dirt.
    • Dave Mirra takes his third gold medal in BMX Street.
    • Trevor Meyer claims his second gold medal in Flatland BMX.
    • Tony Hawk and Andy MacDonald take home their second gold medal in Skateboard Vert Doubles.
    • Rodil de Araujo Jr. takes his second gold medal in Skateboard Street after missing the '97 games with an injury.
  • 1999: X Games V– Pier 30 & 32,San Francisco(June 25 – July 3, 1999)
    • Dennis Derammelaeretakes the gold in Dual Street Luge.
    • Dave Mirra wins his fourth gold medal in BMX Street.
    • Andy MacDonald and Tony Hawk claim their third gold medal in Skateboard Vert Doubles.
    • First professional sporting event (full event) broadcast live on the Internet.
    • After eleven failed attempts, skateboarder Tony Hawk finally landed a 900-degree spin (the 900).
    • Travis Pastranawon the first-ever Moto X Freestyle event at the X Games, after dislocating his spine the previous spring. He also scored the highest run ever (99.00 points).
  • 2000: X Games VI– Pier 30 & 32, San Francisco, California(August 17–22, 2000)
    • Dave Mirra won BMX Park, landing the first-ever double backflip in competition.
    • Dennis Derammelaerewins gold in the inaugural 'King of the Hill' Street Luge event.
    • The name of the street event for BMX and Skateboarding is changed to Skateboard Park and Bike Stunt Park.
    • Eric Kostonwins his first-ever X Games gold medal in Skateboard Park.
    • Bob Burnquistwins the gold medal in Skateboard Vert Best Trick with a Fakie 5–0Kickflipout on the grind bar.
    • Travis Pastranawins his second gold medal in Moto X Freestyle. He also attempted to pull off a backflip but bailed out and broke his foot upon landing.
    • Tommy Clowerswon the gold medal in the first-ever Moto X Step Up event at a record-breaking height of 35 feet, Kris Rourke takes home the silver medal andBrian Deegangets the bronze medal, after that Tommy Clowers wins the silver medal in Moto X Freestyle.
    • Bucky Lasekscored a 98.50 in Skateboard Vert, the highest in X Games history.[15]
  • 2001:X Games VII–South Philadelphia Sports Complex,Philadelphia(August 17–22, 2001)
    • Bob Burnquist managed an almost perfect Skateboard Vert run with a score of 98.00. This run is considered by many to be the best run ever in the history of skateboard vert, as Burnquist landed several tricks that had never been done before. Tony Hawk, who was commentating, nearly lost his voice while screaming in disbelief.
    • Taïg Khriswon the In-line Vert event, with the first double backflip inInline skatinghistory.
    • Stephen Murraylands the first double backflip in Bike Stunt Dirt and wins the gold medal with Ryan Nyquist taking the Silver and T.J. Lavin with the Bronze.
    • X Games VII filmed for ESPN'sUltimate X: The Movie.
    • Travis Pastranawins his third gold medal in Moto X Freestyle.
    • Tommy Clowerswins his second gold in Moto X Step Up, whileTravis Pastranatakes the silver.
    • Kenny Bartramtook gold in the first-ever Moto X Big Air/Best Trick.
    • Carey Hartis hospitalized after falling off his bike mid-air attempting a backflip.
    • Danny Harflanded a 900-degree spin inwakeboarding.
    • Bruce Crisman beatsDave Mirrain BMX Park.
  • 2002:X Games VIII–First Union Center,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania(August 15–19, 2002)
    • Mat Hoffmanlanded the first no handed 900-degree spin on a BMX.
    • Mike Metzgerlanded the first backflip in X Games history. He also pulled off two consecutive flips; one of them over an 80-foot gap, in a competition run for the victory. He became the first person to win the event other thanTravis Pastrana.
    • Mike Metzgerwins his first gold of the competition in the Moto X Big Air/Best Trick with a no foot backflip.
    • Carey Harttakes home the silver, finally landing a backflip.
    • Pierre-Luc Gagnonwon gold in Skateboard Vert Best Trick by landing a HeelflipMcTwist.
    • Tommy Clowerswins his third gold in Moto X Step Up, whileMike Metzgertakes the silver andBrian Deegantakes the bronze.
  • 2003: X Games IX–Staples Center&LA Coliseum,Los Angeles(August 14–17, 2003)
    • Matt Buytenwins gold in Moto X Step Up, endingTommy Clowers' winning streak in Step Up, but Tommy Clowers takes the silver and Ronnie Renner takes the bronze.
    • Travis Pastranareturns to reclaim his gold medal in Moto X Freestyle.
    • Brian Deeganlanded the first-ever 360 in Moto X Freestyle, earning him the bronze in Freestyle and gold in Best Trick.
    • Danny Harfwins the gold medal in Wakeboarding.
    • Jamie Bestwicktakes the gold in BMX Vert his first since 2000.
    • Ryan Shecklerbecame the youngest X Games gold medalist ever at the age of 13 in Skateboard Park.
    • Bob BurnquistandBucky Lasektake the gold medal in Skateboard Vert Doubles.
    • Tony Hawkwins gold in Skateboard Vert Best Trick by landing the900 (skateboarding)
    • In Skateboard Street,Chad Muskawins the gold medal.
  • 2004: X Games X–Staples Center,Home Depot Center,Long Beach Marine Stadium,Los Angeles(August 5–8, 2004)
    • Nate Adamswon and became the first person to defeatTravis Pastranain the Moto X Freestyle event at the X Games.
    • Danny Waywins the inaugural Skateboard Big Air.
    • Jeremy McGrathmade his first appearance at the X Games, winning gold in Moto X Step Up and bronze in Supermoto.
    • Chuck Carotherswins Moto X Best Trick with the first body varial done at X Games.
  • 2005: X Games XI–Staples Center,Los Angeles(August 4–7, 2005)
    • Removal of inline skating from competition following pressure from the skateboarding industry.
    • Shaun Whitefailed to land the 1080 in Skate Best Trick after 29 attempts.
    • Jamie Bestwicklanded the first-ever double tailwhip flair in the BMX Vert Best Trick event.
    • Tommy Clowerswon his fourth gold medal in Moto X Step Up, after beating his rival Matt Buyten.
    • Travis Pastranawon his fifth medal in Moto X Freestyle and became the most decorated athlete in motocross.
    • ESPN signed a contract to keep the X Games in Los Angeles through 2009.
  • 2006:X Games 12–Staples Center,Home Depot Center&Long Beach Marine Stadium,Los Angeles(August 3–6, 2006)
    • Travis Pastranalanded the world's first double backflip on a dirt bike, and won Moto X Best Trick with a score of 98.60, the highest current score in best trick. He also claims gold in the Moto X Freestyle event.
    • Kevin Robinsonlanded the double flair for the first time.
    • Travis Pastranawon the inaugural X Games Rally, beating the formerWorld Rally Champion,Colin McRaeby.52 seconds after the latter rolled his car with two corners to go at theHome Depot Center.It is his third gold of the event.
    • Chad Kagylanded the first flatwhip double tailwhip 540.
    • SkateboarderNyjah Hustonbecame the youngest athlete to compete in X Games at 11 years old.
  • 2007:X Games 13–Staples Center,Home Depot Center&Long Beach Marine Stadium,Los Angeles(August 2–5, 2007)
    • Adam Jones became the fourth person to win the Moto X Freestyle event at the X Games.
    • Kyle Lozawon on his first gold medal in the Moto X Best Trick competition in his first appearance by performing the "Volt".
    • Shaun Whitewon the gold medal in skateboard vert beating Pierre Luc-Gagnon (aka PLG) andBucky Lasek.
    • Jake Brownwas hurt after landing the first 720 in Big Air competition. He fell from 40'+ and landed on his backside and back on the flat. The force of the fall knocked his shoes off. After 8 minutes laying motionless, he walked away with help. He suffered a fractured wrist, bruised lung and liver, whiplash, ruptured spleen and a concussion.
    • Ricky Carmichaelwon the first-ever motocross racing circuit.
    • Mat Hoffmanreturned to competition in BMX Big Air.
    • Simon Tabronmade an X Games first, doing back-to-back 900s in BMX Vert.
  • 2008:X Games XIV– Los Angeles(July 31 – August 3, 2008)
    • Danny Wayclipped his shins on the lip of the quarterpipe after a 20+ foot freefall during the Big Air competition, which the commentators refer to as the "second worst fall ever at the X Games" (the first being Jake Brown's the year before). After spending a few minutes with paramedics, Way limped back to the ramp and went on to nail the trick he had fallen on, coming in second place, behind Bob Burnquist who scored a 96.00.
    • Ryan Shecklerwon gold in Skateboard Street, his second gold medal at the X Games.
    • Jeremy Luskwon a gold medal in the Moto X Freestyle event.
    • Kyle Lozawon his second gold medal in the Moto X Best Trick competition in two appearances by performing a never-before-seen move named the "Electric Doom".
    • The Games were filmed forX Games 3D: The Movie.
    • SkateboarderAndy Macdonaldwon his 15th X Games medal, surpassing Tony Hawk as the all-time leader in skateboarding medals.
    • Rally racerTravis Pastranareclaimed the gold medal by defeatingTanner Foustin the Rally X final.
    • Jim DeChampfell while attempting the first-ever frontflip on a motocross bike.
    • Tarah GiegerofPuerto Ricowon the gold medal in the first-ever women'ssupercrossrace.
  • 2009:X Games 15– Los Angeles(July 30 – August 2, 2009)
    • SkateboarderJake Brownwon his first gold medal in the Big Air competition.
    • Danny Way won the inaugural Big Air Rail Jam, a contest which he created.
    • Paul Rodriguezwon Skateboard Street.
    • Ohio'sAnthony Napolitanlanded the first-ever double front flip on a bicycle.
    • Blake Williamsbecame the first non-American rider to win FMX gold.
    • Kyle Lozabecame the first person to three-peat gold Moto X Best Trick in controversial fashion by using the same trick he used to win in 2008, the "Electric Doom", especially after the judges had said that "innovation" would win the gold that year.
    • Ricky Carmichaelfell and hurt himself on Moto X Step Up. Due to the circumstances, dual gold medals were awarded to Carmichael and to Ronnie Renner.
    • Jamie Bestwickwins BMX Vert for the third time.
    • Pierre-Luc Gagnon won gold in Skateboard Vert for the second consecutive year.
    • In his first X Games appearance, the retiredIndyCarchampionKenny Brackwon Rally X gold over the defending gold medalistTravis Pastrana.In a TV first, co-driversJen Horseyand Chrissie Beavis commentate live inside the racecars.
    • Ashley Fiolek,18, won the Women's Motocross Super X, becoming the Games' first deaf medalist.
  • 2010:X Games 16– Staples Center,Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum&L.A. Live,Los Angeles(July 29 – August 1, 2010)
    • Travis Pastranacompeted in four events after pulling out of Best Trick at the last minute. He came back to freestyle after a 3-year break and took gold, pulling yet another double backflip, the first in Moto X freestyle competition. He had troubles in Rally, costing him gold in Rally Racing and the chance to compete in Super Rally, but came back on the bike and won his first gold in Moto X Speed & Style, beatingNate Adams
    • Ashley Fiolekwon the Women's Motocross Super X for the second year running, becoming the only rider to do so.
    • Matt Buytenwon gold in Moto X Step Up, beating the former champion,Ronnie Renner.
    • Jamie Bestwickbecame the first person to 4-peat with a win in BMX Vert.
    • Pierre-Luc Gagnon became the first athlete to win in Skateboard Vert three times, beating the silver medalist,Shaun White.
    • Garrett Reynolds (BMX rider)became the first athlete to win BMX Street three times.
    • Cam Sinclairmade what some call the greatest comeback in action sports history, winning his first X Games gold medal in Best Trick by pulling a double backflip, the trick that bit him hard inRed Bull X-Fightersonly 8 months before, leaving him in a coma for seven days, and having him retrain his body, learning how to walk and, eventually, to ride again.
    • Ryan Shecklerwon the X Games gold medal in Skateboard Street seeking redemption after his X Games XV mishap.[16]
  • 2011:X Games 17– Los Angeles(July 28–31, 2011)[17]
    • Nate Adamswins his second gold medal in Moto X Freestyle.
    • Shaun Whiteearned his second gold medal in Skateboard Vert, breakingPierre Luc Gagnon's 3-year winning streak.
    • Liam Dorantook gold on his debut in theRally Car Racingevent after beatingMarcus Grönholmin the final.[18]
    • Nyjah Hustoncame first in the Men's Skateboard Street, his first X Games gold medal since his participation in the event at theX Games XIV.
    • Travis Pastranafell while attempting a rodeo 720, or as he called it "The Toilet Paper Roll", in Moto X Best Trick, breaking bones in his foot and ankle. Despite the injury, he competed in RallyCross three days later using hand controls mounted to the steering wheel.
    • Jackson Stronglanded the first frontflip on a dirt bike during Moto X Best Trick, claiming the gold.
  • 2012:X Games 18– Los Angeles(June 28 – July 1, 2012)
    • Bob Burnquist won his fourth Big Air gold medal, and his ninth total gold medals.
    • Ronnie Rennerwon the gold medal in Moto X Step Up, breaking the previous record height of 37' by 10' making it the highest ever at the X Games with 47'.
    • Jamie Bestwick6-peats with a win in BMX Vert.
    • Garrett Reynolds (BMX rider)5-peats in BMX Street, the only competitor to win BMX Street in its 5-year history at X Games.
    • Sébastien Loeb(Citroën DS3), by then eight consecutive timesWorld Rally Championshipwinner since 2004, claimed gold on his debut in the X Games'RallyCrossevent. He dominated silver medalist and WRC rivalKen Blockby about 10 seconds after Block'sFord Fiestawas hampered by a tire puncture during the second half of the main final.
    • Jagger Eatonbecomes the youngest person to compete in the X Games.
  • 2013:X Games Foz do Iguaçu,Brazil
    • Jake Brownlands the first ollie 720 in Skateboard Big Air, earning the bronze.
    • Mitchie Bruscolands the first body varial 900 in Skateboard Big Air.
    • Bob Burnquistwins his 3rd consecutive gold medal in Skateboard Big Air earning his 23rd X Games medal, and landing the 1st "Lien Air Rodeo Flip 720".[19]
    • Jamie Bestwickwins his 7th consecutive gold medal in BMX Vert.
    • Bryce Hudsonwins Moto X Step Up as an X Games rookie.
    • Laia Sanzwins Women's Moto X Enduro X as a rookie, defeating 2-time defending gold medalistMaria Forsberg.
  • 2013: X GamesBarcelona
    • Mitchie Bruscolanded the first 1080 in Skateboard Big Air, earning the silver. He also became the youngest Skateboard Vert medalist (16), earning the bronze.
    • Bob Burnquistwon his 4th consecutive gold medal in Skateboard Big Air, earning his 24th X Games medal.
    • Alana Smithwon silver in Women's Skateboard Park, becoming the youngest X Games medalist (12).
    • Jamie Bestwickwon his 8th consecutive gold medal in BMX Vert.
    • Chad Kagylands the first frontflip flair in competition during BMX Vert.
    • Zack Wardenlanded a bike-flip backflip to late tailwhip during BMX Big Air, and took his second straight gold.
  • 2013: X GamesMunich
    • Bob Burnquistwon his 5th consecutive gold medal in Skateboard Big Air, earning a record 25th medal, landing the 1st switch ollie 540.
    • Brett Rheeder,won the first gold medal in the inaugural Slopestyle-freerideMountain bike event.[20]
    • Chris Colewon his firstStreet Leaguecontest, en route to winning his third X Games gold medal.
  • 2013:X Games Los Angeles 2013
    • Elliot Sloanwon his first gold medal in Skateboard Big Air, defeating Bob Burnquist, who earned his 26th X Games medal (bronze).Tom Schaartook the silver.
    • Vicki Goldenwon her third consecutive gold medal in Women's Moto X Racing, defeatingMeghan Rutledge,after Rutledge crashed across the gap. She also became the 1st woman to compete in a freestyle moto X competition, earning bronze in Best Whip.
    • Vince Byronlanded the first 540 double tail whip in BMX Big Air, earning the silver.Morgan Wadetook the gold.
  • 2014:X Games Austin 2014
    • FormerFormula OneandNASCARdriverScott Speedwins the Gold in RallyCross Supercars andMitchell DeJongtook it in RallyCross Lites.
    • Jamie Bestwickwon his ninth straight gold medal in BMX Vert. One of the tricks Bestwick pulled was a front flip flair (front flip with a 180 degree rotation).
    • NewcomerJimmy Wilkinswon the gold medal in Skateboard Vert. This was Wilkins first pro competition.
  • 2015:X Games Austin 2015
    • Colton Satterfieldbecomes the second person to land a double flair in competition and the first to land it on the Big Air ramp. With this, he took his second straight gold in BMX Big Air.
    • Thomas Pageswon the first-ever Moto X Quarterpipe competition, landing a bike-flip and scoring a 95.
    • Vince Byronlanded the first 540 flair on a vert ramp during the BMX Vert contest and took the gold, defeating nine-time defending championJamie Bestwick.
    • Nicki MinajandMetallicaperformed in front of massive crowds.
  • 2016: X GamesAustin2016
    • Jackson Stronglanded a frontflip in Moto X Best Trick and took the gold. Strong had just returned from the hospital after he crash-landed on a double backflip during the Quarterpipe competition about an hour before.
    • Jamie Bestwickwon his tenth gold medal in BMX Vert, landing an Alley-oop 540 Tailwhip (which hadn't been done before).
    • Scotty Cranmerbroke his back when his BMX bike malfunctioned while attempting a backflip double tail whip in BMX Park.
  • 2017:X Games Minneapolis 2017
    • Bob Burnquistannounced his retirement from the X Games, having competed every year since the first X Games in 1995.
  • 2018: X Games Norway 2018
  • 2018:X Games Minneapolis 2018
    • Mitchie Bruscolands his second 1080 and earns his first X Games gold medal.
  • 2019:X Games Minneapolis 2019
    • X Fest held at U.S. Bank Stadium, coupled with Skateboard and BMX Vert events and live musical performances at The Armory.
    • Mitchie Bruscolands the first 1260 in Skateboard Big Air, earning a silver medal.
    • Kokona Hirakibecomes the youngest ever X Games medalist in history, at 10 years of age, earning a silver medal in Women's Skateboard Park.
    • SkateboarderGui Khurybecame the youngest competitor at an X Games and became the youngest person to complete a 900 at an X Games.
  • 2020: X Games Minneapolis 2020
  • 2021: X Games Southern California 2021
    • First Summer X Games to be held at professional training facilities, without an in-person audience, both due to the COVID-19 pandemic and close proximity to the2020 Summer Olympics.
    • Events are held at 3 separate facility venues inRiverside,Ramona,andVista
    • Gui Khurylands the first 1080 in a skateboard vert competition, winning best trick.
  • 2022:X Games Japan Chiba 2022(Spring)
    • X Games reinstatesFlatland BMXcompetition after 19 years.
    • Women's Skateboard Street: Andrea Benitez, Momiji Nishiya, Rayssa Leal, Funa Nakayama, Aori Nishimura, Pamela Rosa, Keet Oldenbeuving...
    • Women's Skateboard Park: Sakura Yosozumi, Cocona Hiraki, Bryce Wettstein, Dora Varella, Amelia Brodka, Yndiara Asp, Mami Tezuka,Minna Stess...
    • Men's Skateboard Street: Felipe Gustavo, Yuto Horigome, Nyjah Huston, Kelvin Hoefler, Jagger Eaton, Zion Wright, Shane O'Neill, Sora Shirai...
    • Men's Skateboard Park: Zion Wright, Keegan Palmer, Jagger Eaton, Liam Pace, Kensuke Sasaoka, Kieran Woolley, Luiz Francisco...
    • Skateboard Vert: Gui Khury, Mitchie Brusco, Moto Shibata, Clay Kreiner, Jimmy Wilkins, Elliot Sloan...
  • 2022: X Games Southern California 2022(Summer)
    • Second Summer X Games to be held at professional or private training facilities, without an in-person audience. The decision was made in 2021 due to COVID-19 protocols, but also due to positive response from athletes, who enjoyed the relaxed "backyard" format.
    • Events were held at 3 separate facility venues, one inRamona,and two inVista:The CA Training Facility skatepark, andElliot Sloan's backyard vert and megaramp setup, nicknamed "The Sloanyard".
    • ESPN confirmed that moving forward, all future summer X-Games events will be in-person events open to public audiences once again.
  • 2023: X Games Japan Chiba 2023(Spring)
    • Tony Hawk has announced he will be competing once again in Skateboard Vert Best Trick.
  • 2023: X Games California 2023(Summer)
    • Competitions taking place between July 16–23, 2023 across multiple venues in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ventura.
      • Select preliminary events (along with all event finals) will be open to the public.
      • Event finals will be taking place atVentura County Fairgrounds.
    • First Summer X Games event in the USA since 2019 to be in-person attendance events open to the public.
    • TheTony Hawk's Vert Alertcompetition (taking place in Salt Lake City, UT on June 23–24, 2023) will serve as a qualifier for the skateboard vert competitions.

Winter X Games

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Year Summer Winter Global X Games Asia Middle East Europe North America South America Oceania Asia (Winter) Europe (Winter)
1995 United StatesNewport, Rhode Island
1996 United StatesNewport, Rhode Island
1997 United StatesSan Diego, California United StatesBig Bear Lake, California
1998 United StatesSan Diego, California United StatesCrested Butte, Colorado ThailandPhuket
1999 United StatesSan Francisco, California United StatesCrested Butte, Colorado ThailandPhuket
2000 United StatesSan Francisco, California United StatesMount Snow, Vermont ThailandPhuket
2001 United StatesPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania United StatesMount Snow, Vermont ThailandPhuket SpainBarcelona
2002 United StatesPhiladelphia United StatesAspen MalaysiaKuala Lumpur SpainBarcelona BrazilRio de Janeiro
2003 United StatesLos Angeles United StatesAspen United StatesSan Antonio, Texas
CanadaWhistler, British Columbia 		MalaysiaKuala Lumpur SpainBarcelona BrazilRio de Janeiro
2004 United StatesLos Angeles United StatesAspen MalaysiaKuala Lumpur SpainBarcelona BrazilRio de Janeiro
2005 United StatesLos Angeles United StatesAspen South KoreaSeoul United Arab EmiratesDubai
2006 United StatesLos Angeles United StatesAspen MalaysiaKuala Lumpur United Arab EmiratesDubai
2007 United StatesLos Angeles United StatesAspen ChinaShanghai United Arab EmiratesDubai MexicoMexico City
2008 United StatesLos Angeles United StatesAspen ChinaShanghai United Arab EmiratesDubai MexicoMexico City BrazilSão Paulo
2009 United StatesLos Angeles United StatesAspen ChinaShanghai
2010 United StatesLos Angeles United StatesAspen ChinaShanghai FranceTignes
2011 United StatesLos Angeles United StatesAspen ChinaShanghai FranceTignes
2012 United StatesLos Angeles United StatesAspen ChinaShanghai FranceTignes
2013 United StatesLos Angeles United StatesAspen ChinaShanghai SpainBarcelona
GermanyMunich 		BrazilFoz do Iguaçu FranceTignes
2014 United StatesAustin, Texas United StatesAspen ChinaShanghai
2015 United StatesAustin United StatesAspen ChinaShanghai
2016 United StatesAustin United StatesAspen NorwayOslo NorwayOslo
2017 United StatesMinneapolis United StatesAspen NorwayHafjell
2018 United StatesMinneapolis United StatesAspen NorwayOslo AustraliaSydney NorwayOslo
2019 United StatesMinneapolis United StatesAspen ChinaShanghai NorwayOslo
2020 United StatesMinneapolis United StatesAspen ChinaChongli NorwayHafjell
2021 United StatesSouthern California United StatesAspen
2022 United StatesVentura, California United StatesAspen JapanChiba
2023 United StatesVentura, California United StatesAspen JapanChiba
2024 United StatesVentura, California United StatesAspen JapanChiba

Movies

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Two movies were filmed at the X Games.Ultimate X: The Moviewas filmed at the 2001 X Games in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania andX Games 3D: The Moviewas filmed at the 2008 X Games and Winter X Games in Los Angeles, California and Aspen, Colorado.

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InAn Extremely Goofy Movie,the X Games play a key role in the plot.Max Goofparticipates in them with P.J. Pete and Robert “Bobby” Zimuruski while living at college.

References

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