The MoonPay X Games League Championship brings the world’s best Skateboard, BMX and Moto X athletes, live music and fan experiences to New Orleans, July 24–26.
NEW ORLEANS — Tickets are officially on sale for the Championship stop of the inaugural MoonPay X Games League (XGL) at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, July 24-26. The world’s premier action sports league will visit The Big Easy for an unforgettable weekend of elite skateboarding, BMX, and Moto X, along with live music and fan activities. Tickets are available at xgames.com.
X Games continues to redefine action sports, with New Orleans serving as the championship stop of the 2026 XGL Summer Season, where for the first time in action sports history, four regionally-based clubs – X Games Club (XC) Los Angeles, XC Tokyo, XC New York, and XC Sao Paulo – will battle it out for the $500k Championship Purse and bragging rights. The three-day celebration of action sports, live music performances, immersive fan activations and culture experiences, is the final stop of the XGL Summer Season, following stops in Sacramento and Chiba, Japan.
In collaboration with Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, MoonPay X Games New Orleans 2026 will feature the world’s best Skateboard, BMX, and Moto X athletes competing across 18 medal events. Additionally, the “X-Fest” festival village in Champions Square will combine action sports and culture, with nightly concerts and headliners to be announced soon.
“New Orleans is one of the most iconic and culturally rich cities in the world, making it the perfect destination for the championship round of the 2026 MoonPay X Games League Summer Season,” said Jeremy Bloom, CEO of X Games. “The new team-based format of the XGL is progressing action sports and giving fans around the world not only individual athletes to cheer for, but teams as well. We can’t wait to bring fans an incredible weekend that combines top-tier action sports competition with the energy, music, and spirit of New Orleans.”
The competition schedule features 18 events across Skateboard, BMX and Moto X:
- FRIDAY: BMX Street, Men’s BMX Park, Women’s Skateboard Park, and Moto X Best Whip
- SATURDAY: Men’s Skateboard Street Best Trick, Women’s Skateboard Street, Men’s Skateboard Vert, Women’s BMX Park, Men’s BMX Dirt, Women’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick, and Moto X Best Trick
- SUNDAY: Men’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick, Dave Mirra BMX Park Best Trick, Men’s Skateboard Street, Men’s Skateboard Park, Women’s Skateboard Vert, Women’s Skateboard Street Best Trick, and BMX Dirt Best Trick
MoonPay X Games New Orleans 2026 partners include league title sponsor MoonPay, league founding partner Monster Energy, and additional event sponsors Stake, EA Sports, Bobcat, High Noon, Amazon, Kraken Rum, No Cap! Soda Pop, GLD Jewelry Shop, iHeart Radio, and more.
“Having tickets officially on sale marks an exciting milestone as we prepare to welcome the inaugural X Games League championship to New Orleans,” said Jay Cicero, President/CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. “This event will bring international attention, significant economic impact and new opportunities for our regional businesses and community. The X Games League championship and accompanying concerts further solidify Louisiana’s and New Orleans’ position as a premier destination for major sporting events and world-class entertainment. We’re grateful to our partners at X Games, the State of Louisiana and Louisiana Economic Development, New Orleans & Company and Legends Global for their collaboration and commitment to making this unforgettable summer event a success at the iconic Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center.”
“Now that tickets are on sale, the excitement for the inaugural X Games League championship in New Orleans is continuing to build,” said Walt Leger III, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company, the official destination marketing and sales organization for the New Orleans tourism industry. “There is no better city in the world to celebrate the intersection of competition, athleticism, art and culture than New Orleans. We look forward to welcoming X Games athletes, fans and special guests for what promises to be an unforgettable summer weekend and a world-class experience in our city.”
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.
ABOUT X GAMES
Since 1995, X Games has defined action sports — from Tony Hawk’s 900 to Shaun White’s halfpipe dominance to the rise of BMX and skateboarding as global forces. For over 30 years, it has become more than a competition: it’s a cultural touchstone, blending sports, music, fashion, and community. For more information, visit xgames.com or follow @xgames on TikTok, X, Instagram, or Facebook.
ABOUT MOONPAY X GAMES LEAGUE (XGL)
Launching in 2026, MoonPay X Games League (XGL) brings an exciting new extension to the iconic X Games brand as the world’s first year-round, team-based, co-ed league in action sports. The League features eight Clubs (four winter X Games Clubs and four summer X Games Clubs) that fuse geographic identity with global athletic talent as they compete.
For the first time in X Games history, athletes compete in a structured season and team-based format, allowing for season-long storylines and deeper athlete-fan engagement across broadcast, streaming, live events, and digital platforms. This represents a fundamental shift in the world of action sports as XGL aims to build stronger global presence and regional connections for athletes, teams, fans, and sponsors. The formation of XGL greatly expands compensation opportunities for athletes beyond existing prize purses, with additional earning potential as part of the league’s team model. To learn more, visit xgames.com/xgl or follow X Games on Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn.