Overview

• Four inaugural summer clubs will be revealed Jan. 25 at the Aspen Winter X Games, ahead of a Summer 2026 launch and a winter circuit targeted for 2027.
• Live coverage will rise to about 32 hours on ESPN and ABC next year as the format shifts to a multi-stop season with team points races.
• The OWL, an AI judging system, will be used for scoring and athlete scouting, supporting forthcoming betting and fantasy products.
• X Games says a consultant has secured approvals in 26 U.S. states for its wagering plans, with further compliance work ongoing.
• Athletes are promised base salaries, win bonuses, benefits and larger prize purses, and about 150 have expressed interest in the inaugural draft.