THE X GAMES ARE COMING TO SACRAMENTO THIS WEEK. LIVECOPTER3 FLEW OVER CAL EXPO WHERE WE SAW SOME CREWS SETTING UP. PRETTY COOL. THE EVENT IS SET TO GO ON AFTER IT WAS POSTPONED LAST YEAR. KCRA 3’S MARICELA DE LA CRUZ HAS WHAT WE CAN EXPECT THIS WEEK. SACRAMENTO IS GETTING READY FOR THE X GAMES, JUST DAYS AWAY FROM THE THREE DAY EVENT. CREWS ARE PUTTING THE FINAL TOUCHES ON THE COURSES AND FEATURING A NOD TO ONE OF THE CITY’S MOST RECOGNIZABLE LANDMARKS, THE TOWER BRIDGE. OFFICIALS WHO HELPED TO BRING THE EVENT TO SACRAMENTO SAY THEY HOPE IT’S THE FIRST OF MANY. THESE EVENTS ARE ALWAYS RESUME BUILDERS. THE MORE YOU CAN POINT TO THE SUCCESS YOU’VE HAD, THE MORE EVENTS YOU ATTRACT TO YOUR CITY. WE’VE SEEN THAT OVER THE YEARS WITH EVERYTHING FROM MUSIC FESTIVALS TO FOOD CONFERENCES TO TO SPORTING EVENTS OF ALL KINDS. SO IT’S A BIG FEATHER IN SACRAMENTO’S HAT TO BE ABLE TO HOST SOMETHING OF THIS CALIBER. VISIT SACRAMENTO’S MIKE TESTA SAYS THE CITY’S SUCCESS HOSTING MAJOR EVENTS HELPED TO LAND THE X GAMES, AND THE PAYOFF COULD BE BIG. OFFICIALS EXPECT THOUSANDS OF VISITORS, A BOOST FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES AND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN ECONOMIC IMPACT. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR A LONG TIME. IT’S GOT A PRETTY BIG FOLLOWING, SO WE EXPECT A LOT OF PEOPLE FROM THE BAY AREA, DIFFERENT PARTS OF CALIFORNIA TO COME OUT AND SUPPORT THIS EVENT. AND FROM A TOURISM STANDPOINT, YOU KNOW, EVENTS LIKE THIS ARE VALUABLE BECAUSE IT TAKES A LONG TIME TO BUILD THE FACILITIES AT CAL EXPO. SO WE’VE HAD A LOT OF FOLKS IN TOWN STAYING IN HOTELS FOR THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO THIS. WHILE THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE X GAMES ARE COMING TO SACRAMENTO, THE EVENT’S REACH GOES FAR BEYOND THOSE WHO SHOW UP IN PERSON. FANS ARE EXPECTED TO TRAVEL FROM ACROSS CALIFORNIA AND BEYOND, AND THE COMPETITION WILL ALSO BE BROADCAST NATIONWIDE. THE X GAMES ON TV IS VERY EXCITING, RIGHT? SO THAT THAT PASSION CAN OFTEN BE FELT THROUGH THE VIEWER AND THEN, YOU KNOW, YOU EXPECT THEM TO SHOW SCENIC SHOTS OF SACRAMENTO AS THEY GO TO COMMERCIAL. THE IDEA IS IT’S A IT’S A POSTCARD OF SACRAMENTO THAT STREAMED INTO CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. AND IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE COMPETITION. VISITORS CAN ALSO EXPECT TO SEE SOME LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES, DIFFERENT EVENTS, FOOD, OF COURSE, OUT HERE, MAKING THIS ONE OF THE BIGGEST SUMMER EVENTS OF THE YEAR TO HIT SACRAMENTO MARICELA DE LA CRUZ KCRA THREE NEWS. AND AS ATHLETES GET READY TO TAKE FLIGHT THIS WEEKEND, SACRAMENTO IS HOPING THAT THE EVENT HELPS ELEVATE T
X Games Sacramento: What to know about the June 26-28 event
Updated: 1:05 PM PDT Jun 23, 2026
World-class action sports are coming to California’s capital city.The anticipated debut of the MoonPay X Games League will feature three days of world-class action sports, live performances, and festival culture in Sacramento. This marks the first time in action sports history that clubs and individual athletes will be able to compete for points for a chance at the championship.The stop at Cal Expo comes after a year-long wait. Organizers postponed the event last summer to “allow the league to remain 100% focused on the summer 2026 launch of the X Games League.”“These events are resumé-builders, the more you can point to the success you’ve had, the more events you attract to your city,” Mike Testa, president and CEO of Visit Sacramento, told KCRA 3. “We’ve seen that over the years with everything from music festivals to food conferences to sporting events of all kinds, so it’s a big feather in Sacramento’s hat to be able to host something of this caliber.”Below is more to know about this weekend’s event.When is the X Games?This weekend. It takes place on Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28, at Cal Expo. What sports events are taking place at X Games Sacramento?The Sacramento stop will consist of 18 marquee events across skateboarding, BMX, and Moto X.Where can I find the schedule? Below is the most up-to-date event schedule:Friday, June 26, 2026:5 p.m. – Men’s BMX Park6:15 p.m. – Women’s SKB Park7:30 p.m. – Moto X Best WhipSaturday, June 27, 2026:1 p.m. – Men’s SKB Street2:30 p.m. – Dave Mirra BMX Park Best Trick3:30 p.m. – Women’s SKB Vert Best Trick4:45 p.m. – Men’s SKB Park7 p.m. – Men’s BMX Dirt8:15 p.m. – Men’s SKB Vert Best Trick8:15 p.m. – Moto X Best TrickSunday, June 28, 2026:11 a.m. – Women’s SKB Street12:15 p.m. – Men’s SKB Vert1:30 p.m. – Men’s BMX Street3 p.m. – Women’s BMX Park5 p.m. – Women’s SKB Street Best Trick6 p.m. – Men’s SKB Street Best Trick6:45 p.m. – Women’s SKB Vert8 p.m. – BMX Dirt Best TrickWhat athletes can I expect to see?Nearly 100 of the world’s top action sports athletes are scheduled to compete, featuring fast-rising stars and returning veterans.Among the headliners are 15-time X Games gold medalist and 2024 Paris Olympic bronze medalist Nyjah Huston (skateboard), who is from Davis. Garrett Reynolds (BMX), the all-time record medal holder for X Games, will also be there, along with the youngest skateboarder to compete at the X Games, 11-year-old Mia Kretzer. Who is performing at the X Games?The action of the games will transition to music performances from Kaskade on Friday night at 8:30 p.m. and Mustard and Subtronics on Saturday night at 9 p.m. at an extra cost.How to buy tickets for the Sacramento X Games and Events?You can purchase tickets online here on X Games official website. It is highly recommended to buy tickets in advance as they are limited. What are the prices of the event?Ticket prices vary depending on different fan experiences. Below is the breakdown:Single GA No Music: $19-$39Friday GA With Music: $89Saturday GA With Music: $1093-Day GA No Music: $693-Day With Music: $189Kaskade Music Only: $69Mustard/Subtronics Music Only: $99Moonpay Gold Lounge with Music 3-Day: $475Moonpay Gold Lounge with Music Single Day: $189 See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
World-class action sports are coming to California’s capital city.
The anticipated debut of the MoonPay X Games League will feature three days of world-class action sports, live performances, and festival culture in Sacramento. This marks the first time in action sports history that clubs and individual athletes will be able to compete for points for a chance at the championship.
The stop at Cal Expo comes after a year-long wait. Organizers postponed the event last summer to “allow the league to remain 100% focused on the summer 2026 launch of the X Games League.”
“These events are resumé-builders, the more you can point to the success you’ve had, the more events you attract to your city,” Mike Testa, president and CEO of Visit Sacramento, told KCRA 3. “We’ve seen that over the years with everything from music festivals to food conferences to sporting events of all kinds, so it’s a big feather in Sacramento’s hat to be able to host something of this caliber.”
Below is more to know about this weekend’s event.
When is the X Games?
This weekend. It takes place on Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28, at Cal Expo.
What sports events are taking place at X Games Sacramento?
The Sacramento stop will consist of 18 marquee events across skateboarding, BMX, and Moto X.
Where can I find the schedule?
Below is the most up-to-date event schedule:
Friday, June 26, 2026:5 p.m. – Men’s BMX Park6:15 p.m. – Women’s SKB Park7:30 p.m. – Moto X Best WhipSaturday, June 27, 2026:1 p.m. – Men’s SKB Street2:30 p.m. – Dave Mirra BMX Park Best Trick3:30 p.m. – Women’s SKB Vert Best Trick4:45 p.m. – Men’s SKB Park7 p.m. – Men’s BMX Dirt8:15 p.m. – Men’s SKB Vert Best Trick8:15 p.m. – Moto X Best TrickSunday, June 28, 2026:11 a.m. – Women’s SKB Street12:15 p.m. – Men’s SKB Vert1:30 p.m. – Men’s BMX Street3 p.m. – Women’s BMX Park5 p.m. – Women’s SKB Street Best Trick6 p.m. – Men’s SKB Street Best Trick6:45 p.m. – Women’s SKB Vert8 p.m. – BMX Dirt Best TrickWhat athletes can I expect to see?
Nearly 100 of the world’s top action sports athletes are scheduled to compete, featuring fast-rising stars and returning veterans.
Among the headliners are 15-time X Games gold medalist and 2024 Paris Olympic bronze medalist Nyjah Huston (skateboard), who is from Davis.
Garrett Reynolds (BMX), the all-time record medal holder for X Games, will also be there, along with the youngest skateboarder to compete at the X Games, 11-year-old Mia Kretzer.
Who is performing at the X Games?
The action of the games will transition to music performances from Kaskade on Friday night at 8:30 p.m. and Mustard and Subtronics on Saturday night at 9 p.m. at an extra cost.
How to buy tickets for the Sacramento X Games and Events?
You can purchase tickets online here on X Games official website. It is highly recommended to buy tickets in advance as they are limited.
What are the prices of the event?
Ticket prices vary depending on different fan experiences. Below is the breakdown:
Single GA No Music: $19-$39Friday GA With Music: $89Saturday GA With Music: $1093-Day GA No Music: $693-Day With Music: $189Kaskade Music Only: $69Mustard/Subtronics Music Only: $99Moonpay Gold Lounge with Music 3-Day: $475Moonpay Gold Lounge with Music Single Day: $189
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