Minneapolis will continue to host the summer X Games through 2020!

When it was announced back in 2016 that Minneapolis had been selected as the next location for the X Games, they originally signed on for a two year contract (2017 and 2018), but it looks like after things going so well last year, they’ve agreed to stick around for an additional two years (2019 and 2020)! Below is the official press release. It’s also 100 days until X Games 2018 kicks off in Minneapolis, so get ready!

“ESPN and Minneapolis Agree to Two-Year Extension as X Games Host City
– U.S. Bank Stadium will Continue to Host Summer Edition of X Games Through 2020
– Announcement Marks 100 Days Out from X Games Minneapolis 2018
– First Wave of Invited Athletes Revealed today at XGames.com

Heading into the second year as a host city for the summer version of X Games, ESPN, Sports Minneapolis and U.S. Bank Stadium have reached a two-year extension agreement to host X Games Minneapolis through 2020.

“Our first year in Minneapolis proved what an incredible fan experience X Games at U.S. Bank Stadium can offer and we are excited to build on that success over the next three years,” said Tim Reed, vice president, X Games. “Minneapolis and U.S. Bank Stadium have quickly established themselves as a destination for the world’s top sport and entertainment brands and we look forward to building off of a terrific first year in Minneapolis.”

“Minneapolis is tailor-made to host ESPN’s X Games,” said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. “With a zip line over the Mississippi and Levi LaVallee’s backflip on a snowmobile in the heart of downtown Minneapolis this winter, we’ve shown the world we know how to live on the edge and what we can do as a world-class host for major sporting events. That’s why it only makes sense that our city will be the home of the X Games through 2020.”

“Following the success of the ESPN X Games in Minneapolis in 2017, we’re excited to announce the X Games will stay in Minneapolis through 2020,” said Executive Director of Sports Minneapolis and Meet Minneapolis President and CEO Melvin Tennant. “With a four-day attendance of nearly 110,000, the ESPN X Games gave fans a chance to enjoy some of the most thrilling athletes in the world last year, along with great concerts at an affordable price. Add to that the national and international coverage; it’s clear the X Games are a big win for Minneapolis.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome the X Games back to Minnesota this summer and to have the opportunity to host them again in 2019 and 2020,” said Michael Vekich, Chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority. “This international competition showcases the versatility of U.S. Bank Stadium and puts Minnesota in a global spotlight with extremely talented athletes from around the world.”

“U.S. Bank Stadium shines with the multi-day, high-energy event that is the X Games,” said Patrick Talty, SMG General Manager at U.S. Bank Stadium. “We look forward to hosting this event year over year, raising the standard of service excellence, and creating memorable experiences for all of our guests and athletes.”

With X Games Minneapolis just 100 days away, tickets are available now at XGames.com in addition to the first wave of invited athletes. This year’s event will feature the world’s top action sports athletes over four days of Skateboard, BMX, Moto X and Harley-Davidson Flat Track competition at U.S. Bank Stadium. The GEICO music stage just outside U.S. Bank Stadium will also host musical performances by superstars Kaskade, Brother Ali, Ice Cube and Zedd. Tickets will start at $20 for general admission and $50 for three-day passes. Multi-day admission, several levels of hospitality, suites and travel packages are also available for purchase. Exclusive limited floor access is available, offering guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with all the action.” – X Games

You can learn more about the X Games, get tickets and more over on XGames.com

It looks like the X Games will be in Minneapolis AND Sydney, Australia in 2018!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70Fha9GnFv0

Here’s some unexpected news that was just announced. The X Games have just announced that they will be doing a second event in 2018 on top of the Summer X Games in Minneapolis, Minnesota! The X Games will be heading down under to Sydney, Australia from October 19th-21st with BMX, skate and Moto-X contests. It does appear to be a slimmer event line up than the one here in the United States, with BMX Park and Skate Park not being apart of the lineup of events. As many of you recall, the X Games used to do events around the globe with multiple stops before cutting back to just one event like they had in the past. This will be the first time the X Games have made their way to Australia, so we’re sure it’s going to get a lot of love. Check out the full details below!

“In 2018, X Games is coming to Sydney, Australia for the first-ever X Games event on Australian soil, featuring Skateboard, BMX and Moto X competitions at Sydney Olympic Park on Oct. 19-21, 2018.

Who: ESPN, the leading action sports content provider and creator of the X Games, in collaboration with Seven West Media, Australia’s number one audience company, will bring X Games Sydney to Australia next year.

When: October 19-21, 2018

Where: X Games Sydney will feature Skateboard, BMX and Moto X competitions at Sydney Olympic Park.

What: For the first time in the event’s more than 20 year history, an X Games event will take place in Australia, home to some of the world’s best action sports athletes. Australian athletes hold 138 medals, 45 of which are gold from X Games summer and winter events.

In addition to world-class action sports competition, X Games Sydney will feature musical performances, art installations and a festival experience. The first Australian X Games will have a distinctly Australian flavor, showcasing the beautiful city and culture of Sydney in everything from the course designs to the medals, and highlighting the avid youth culture in Sydney throughout the festival village and live coverage.

X Games Sydney 2018 sports and disciplines are as follows:

SKATEBOARD
Big Air
Street (Men’s & Women’s)
Vert (Demo Only)

BMX
Big Air
Dirt
Street
Vert (Demo Only)

MOTO X
Best Trick
Best Whip
Freestyle
Step Up


Ticket information for X Games Sydney will be announced in the near future.” – X Games

What do you think about the news? Let us know what your thoughts on the X Games heading to Australia are in the comments below.