X Games League
Quote from Alpine Underground on August 22, 2026, 9:34 pmThe X Games are making the move to a team style format in 2027!
Forget the X Games as you knew them. The organizers behind the X Games are changing the way the sport will be held. They are making a move to a TEAM format, similar to what has happened in golf with the LIV Golf League and TGL. While athletes still compete individually in a given sport, the performance will be awarded points that will be tallied up alongside the points of the other teams members.
What to Expect in 2027
• XGL Winter Launch: The first-ever team and club-based co-ed winter format kicks off, featuring foundational stars like Chloe Kim, Eileen Gu, and Mark McMorris.• Aspen Return: Aspen Snowmass and X Games secured a multi-year extension keeping the flagship event at Buttermilk Mountain through 2029.
• Core Disciplines: Traditional action disciplines will anchor the competition, including SuperPipe, Slopestyle, Big Air, Knuckle Huck, and Snowmobile freestyle events.
What are your thoughts on the shift of the X Games to a team style event?
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The X Games are making the move to a team style format in 2027!
Forget the X Games as you knew them. The organizers behind the X Games are changing the way the sport will be held. They are making a move to a TEAM format, similar to what has happened in golf with the LIV Golf League and TGL. While athletes still compete individually in a given sport, the performance will be awarded points that will be tallied up alongside the points of the other teams members.
What to Expect in 2027
• XGL Winter Launch: The first-ever team and club-based co-ed winter format kicks off, featuring foundational stars like Chloe Kim, Eileen Gu, and Mark McMorris.
• Aspen Return: Aspen Snowmass and X Games secured a multi-year extension keeping the flagship event at Buttermilk Mountain through 2029.
• Core Disciplines: Traditional action disciplines will anchor the competition, including SuperPipe, Slopestyle, Big Air, Knuckle Huck, and Snowmobile freestyle events.
What are your thoughts on the shift of the X Games to a team style event?
Quote from Ace Skwal on August 29, 2026, 4:43 pmI have been following the X Games since their inception. Not sure how I feel about this change. Curious who they are cooking up to be the 'Team Owners'. Seems kind of against the snowboard culture if you ask me. I also really hope they don't bring in celebrities and other sports stars just to throw their money around 'as an investment'. For example, I really DO NOT WANT to see either of the Kelce brothers be associated with the X Games or the Kardashians because they are associated with Aspen. Do you think they learned their lesson when they had on some of those social media influencers? That stoney-face dude, while funny in context, does not belong anywhere near an X Games microphone. I am there to watch snow sports and want to see and hear snow sports athletes, PERIOD! They really should add some additional events like boardercross, big mountain, maybe even a carving discipline.
I have been following the X Games since their inception. Not sure how I feel about this change. Curious who they are cooking up to be the 'Team Owners'. Seems kind of against the snowboard culture if you ask me. I also really hope they don't bring in celebrities and other sports stars just to throw their money around 'as an investment'. For example, I really DO NOT WANT to see either of the Kelce brothers be associated with the X Games or the Kardashians because they are associated with Aspen. Do you think they learned their lesson when they had on some of those social media influencers? That stoney-face dude, while funny in context, does not belong anywhere near an X Games microphone. I am there to watch snow sports and want to see and hear snow sports athletes, PERIOD! They really should add some additional events like boardercross, big mountain, maybe even a carving discipline.
Quote from Alpine Underground on September 22, 2026, 5:10 pmSo the draft was held in a location that is not at all related to skiing or snowboarding - LOS ANGELES. Who thought that would be a good idea?
I bet the athletes really loved sharing the stage with people that will not be competing in the events. Did the CEO of X-GAMES really need to be in EVERY picture of athletes being drafted? The conversation should be solely about the athletes and how their performance. All this extra team stuff is just totally bogus and doesn't belong fit with ski and snowboard culture unless you are talking about The Olympics.
So the draft was held in a location that is not at all related to skiing or snowboarding - LOS ANGELES. Who thought that would be a good idea?
I bet the athletes really loved sharing the stage with people that will not be competing in the events. Did the CEO of X-GAMES really need to be in EVERY picture of athletes being drafted? The conversation should be solely about the athletes and how their performance. All this extra team stuff is just totally bogus and doesn't belong fit with ski and snowboard culture unless you are talking about The Olympics.
Quote from Alpine Underground on September 30, 2026, 8:19 pmI came across this the other day on Facebook and it made take a harder look at this new XGames League. A user there had stated that a new feature of the league has to do with gambling. Betting on sports is not a new thing, but it certainly has exploded in recent years with online gambling becoming white hot. This might not seem like there anything wrong here, but take a closer look at who the core demographic of the XGames League is:
The core demographic for the X Games and the MoonPay X Games League (XGL) centers on youth and young adults aged 14 to 30, with surging growth particularly heavily concentrated among children and teens ages 2 to 17. [1, 2]Key Audience Demographics & Metrics
- Primary Age Bracket: 14 to 30 years old, skewing significantly younger than traditional professional sports. [2]
- Youth Surge (Ages 2–17): Recent broadcast data highlights a major spike of over 100% year-over-year growth in the P2-17 youth demographic across ESPN and ABC. [1, 3]
- Digital & Streaming Engagement: Heavy consumption via digital and platform partners like Roku, social media video views surpassing hundreds of millions, and digital-first fanbases. [1]
The X Games named Stake as the exclusive online casino and sports betting partner of the new X Games League (XGL). [1]Key Partnership Details
- Betting Integration: Real-time wagering odds powered by official data provider Alt Sports Data are integrated directly into live broadcasts and across the X Games ecosystem. [1]
- Exclusive Streaming: All global XGL events and the Summer and Winter XGL drafts are broadcast live on Kick. [1]
- Athlete Support: A dedicated Athlete Ambassador Fund helps top-tier competitors produce co-branded content for the global action sports community. [1]
- League Context: The year-round, team-based XGL launched alongside title sponsor MoonPay to bring structured seasons and enhanced engagement to skateboarding, BMX, skiing, and snowboarding. [2, 3, 4, 5]
Its now become so common place in other sports arenas for gambling to be advertised. Why is this is allowed? Why is it OK to be advertising gambling in front of youth?Its on the same level as advertising tobacco if you ask me...which has been banned!Why on earth do they need real time wagering odds directly on the video feed?LAME LAME LAME!
I came across this the other day on Facebook and it made take a harder look at this new XGames League. A user there had stated that a new feature of the league has to do with gambling. Betting on sports is not a new thing, but it certainly has exploded in recent years with online gambling becoming white hot. This might not seem like there anything wrong here, but take a closer look at who the core demographic of the XGames League is:
Key Audience Demographics & Metrics
- Primary Age Bracket: 14 to 30 years old, skewing significantly younger than traditional professional sports. [2]
- Youth Surge (Ages 2–17): Recent broadcast data highlights a major spike of over 100% year-over-year growth in the P2-17 youth demographic across ESPN and ABC. [1, 3]
- Digital & Streaming Engagement: Heavy consumption via digital and platform partners like Roku, social media video views surpassing hundreds of millions, and digital-first fanbases. [1]
Key Partnership Details
- Betting Integration: Real-time wagering odds powered by official data provider Alt Sports Data are integrated directly into live broadcasts and across the X Games ecosystem. [1]
- Exclusive Streaming: All global XGL events and the Summer and Winter XGL drafts are broadcast live on Kick. [1]
- Athlete Support: A dedicated Athlete Ambassador Fund helps top-tier competitors produce co-branded content for the global action sports community. [1]
- League Context: The year-round, team-based XGL launched alongside title sponsor MoonPay to bring structured seasons and enhanced engagement to skateboarding, BMX, skiing, and snowboarding. [2, 3, 4, 5]