Summer X Games Headed to Sacramento Through 2027

The X Games have announced a three-year partnership with California Dreamin’ Entertainment which will bring the action sports and music festival to Cal Expo in Sacramento each summer from 2025–2027.

X Games Sacramento 2025 will be August 22–24 and mark the 30th anniversary celebration of X Games. It will include skateboarding, BMX and Moto X and will host more than 100 of the action sports athletes who will compete for over $1 million in prize money. In addition, it will feature a full lineup of music appearances to be announced in the coming months.

“Some of the biggest moments in X Games history took place in the San Francisco Bay,” said Jeremy Bloom, X Games chief executive officer. “25-years later, we’re thrilled to bring X Games back to Northern California to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the brand.”

With the support of Cal Expo and Visit Sacramento, California Dreamin’ Entertainment is reinventing the former Raging Waters site at the Cal Expo/California State Fairgrounds and is leading the city’s partnership with X Games.

“Hosting the X Games at Cal Expo underscores Sacramento’s growing reputation as a vibrant hub for world-class events,” said Tom Martinez, chief executive officer of California Exposition & California State Fair. “This event will not only showcase the talent of incredible athletes but also boost Sacramento’s visibility as a destination for sports and entertainment enthusiasts.”

The 30th anniversary of X Games also marks the countdown to X Games League, the brand’s global team-based format, set to kick off in 2026. As part of the new partnership between X Games and California Dreamin’ Entertainment, Sacramento is the first event location to be announced as a host for X Games League.

“As a Sacramento native, I’m incredibly proud to bring the X Games to my hometown,” said Steve Dooner, chief executive officer, California Dreamin’ Entertainment. “This iconic event allows us to showcase some of the world’s most talented athletes while also highlighting and engaging our local businesses.”