X Games League garners over 12 million viewers during Sacramento debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The inaugural X Games League event took place in Sacramento last week, attracting more than 12 million viewers across ESPN and ABC. This figure represents a 21% increase compared to previous Summer X Games broadcasts. Digital engagement also saw significant growth, with YouTube views rising 88% year-over-year., XC Tokyo currently leads the XGL standings, ahead of XC São Paulo and XC New York, while XC Los Angeles sits in fourth. The league's next event will be held in Chiba, Japan, from July 3-4, as XC Tokyo seeks to maintain its lead.
- •X Games League attracted over 12 million viewers in Sacramento.
- •Digital engagement increased, with YouTube views up 88% year-over-year.
- •XC Tokyo leads the league standings after the kickoff event.
- •Next event is planned for Chiba, Japan on July 3-4.
- •Finale scheduled for July 24-26 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — X Games League Viewership Gets Serious Vert In TV Debut
"EXCLUSIVE: The team-based era for action sports made an auspicious debut in Sacramento last week, delivering an audience of more than 12 million U.S. linear viewers across ESPN and ABC — up by 21% compared with recent Summer X Games broadcasts. Digital engagement also surged, with X Games YouTube views up 88% year-over-year. The three-day …
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