X GAMES ANNOUNCES RED CARPET LINEUP FOR THE FIRST-EVER COED ACTION SPORTS LEAGUE DRAFT AT COSM LOS ANGELES
The inaugural 2026 MoonPay XGL Summer Draft will feature appearances by the biggest names in action sports, offering media exclusive access on the red carpet
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: The inaugural 2026 MoonPay XGL Summer Draft will take place at Cosm Los Angeles in Hollywood Park, where the world's top skateboarders and BMX riders, both men and women, will be drafted to four global teams for the first time. The draft will 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 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. PT, giving fans around the world a front-row seat to this historic moment. The Draft is invite-only, with a limited release of Superfan tickets available for purchase while supplies last.
WHEN: Thursday, March 12, 2026
WHERE: Cosm Los Angeles Hollywood Park
TV TALENT:
X Games has assembled a roster of some of the most recognizable names in sports to serve as hosts and on-air talent for the event, bringing unmatched energy and experience to both the in-person event and streaming experience.
Each X Games Club will select ten athletes to build its roster, blending talent and style for the 2026 XGL Summer Season. Below is an elite list of confirmed athletes set to participate in the event:
Men's Skateboarding
Women's Skateboarding
Men's BMX
Women's BMX
MEDIA RSVP:
Media must be invited and on assignment to cover the red carpet. During the live show, media who would like to stay to cover the draft results will be escorted to the press room inside Cosm Los Angeles to watch the draft broadcast in real time and access athletes for post draft interview opportunities.
To confirm your attendance, please RSVP HERE by Friday, March. 6.
Media Contacts:
X Games
Lauren Machen, [email protected]
Alex Hughes, [email protected]
PMK, [email protected]
Cosm Los Angeles
Coralyn Lee, [email protected]
Anna Christiansen, [email protected]
Jessica Vella, [email protected]
SOURCE X Games