The X Games New Orleans 2026 schedule tips off Friday, July 24 and runs through Sunday, July 26 at the Caesars Superdome, and this guide has every TV time, event window, and a free printable PDF you can take to a watch party. This is the inaugural MoonPay X Games League Championship, the first-ever summer X Games championship final, packing 18 Skate, BMX, and Moto X finals and more than 100 of the world’s best action-sports athletes into one three-day weekend. Below you will find the full ESPN and ABC broadcast lineup, the complete session-by-session schedule in local time, the athletes to watch, and the music headliners.
Last updated: July 24, 2026. Broadcast windows and event times are confirmed against the official X Games New Orleans 2026 event page and are subject to change.
X Games New Orleans 2026: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 24, 2026
- Dates: Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26, 2026.
- Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- TV networks: ESPN, ABC, and ESPNews, plus streaming on the ESPN App.
- Friday coverage: 9:00 PM to midnight ET on ESPN (main window).
- Weekend finals: Saturday 7:00 PM ET on ESPN, Sunday 6:00 PM ET on ESPN, with ABC afternoon windows both days.
- Format: Inaugural MoonPay X Games League Championship – 18 Skate, BMX, and Moto X finals, 100-plus athletes.
How to Watch X Games New Orleans 2026 on TV
Coverage is spread across ESPN, ABC, and ESPNews, with every window streaming live on the ESPN App. Free streams are also available on the Roku Sports Channel, X Games on YouTube, Kick.com, and the X Games TV channel on Amazon. All times below are Eastern and Pacific.
| Day | Time (ET) | Time (PT) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, July 24 | 8:00 – 8:30 PM | 5:00 – 5:30 PM | ESPNews |
| Fri, July 24 | 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 6:00 – 9:00 PM | ESPN |
| Sat, July 25 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM | 12:00 – 2:00 PM | ABC |
| Sat, July 25 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM | 4:00 – 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| Sun, July 26 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | ABC |
| Sun, July 26 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM | 3:00 – 6:00 PM | ESPN |
Full X Games New Orleans 2026 Schedule (Friday to Sunday)
Here is the complete session-by-session event schedule at the Caesars Superdome. All session times are local New Orleans (Central Time) and are subject to change; TV windows above show the select finals ESPN and ABC carry live.
Friday, July 24 (Central Time)
| 3:00 PM | Venue Gates Open |
| 5:15 – 6:00 PM | BMX Street |
| 6:15 – 6:45 PM | Moto X Best Whip |
| 7:00 – 7:30 PM | Men’s Scooter Park Best Trick |
| 8:00 – 8:45 PM | Women’s Skateboard Vert |
| 8:50 – 9:15 PM | Men’s Skateboard Street Best Trick |
| 9:15 PM | Music: Metro Boomin and J.I.D. (Smoothie King) |
Saturday, July 25 (Central Time)
| 11:00 AM | Venue Gates Open |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Women’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick |
| 2:00 – 2:30 PM | Dave Mirra BMX Park Best Trick |
| 2:30 – 3:00 PM | Men’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick |
| 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Men’s Skateboard Street |
| 4:30 – 5:00 PM | Moto X Best Trick |
| 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Men’s BMX Dirt |
| 7:15 – 8:00 PM | Men’s Skateboard Park |
| 8:15 – 9:00 PM | Women’s Skateboard Street |
| 8:45 PM | Music: Subtronics and BUNT. (Smoothie King) |
Sunday, July 26 (Central Time)
| 10:00 AM | Venue Gates Open |
| 12:00 – 12:45 PM | Women’s BMX Park |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Men’s Skateboard Vert |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Women’s Skateboard Park |
| 3:30 – 4:30 PM | BMX Dirt Best Trick |
| 5:00 – 5:30 PM | Men’s Skateboard Park Best Trick |
| 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Women’s Skateboard Street Best Trick |
| 6:15 – 7:15 PM | Men’s BMX Park |
Athletes to Watch at X Games New Orleans 2026
The skateboard field alone is stacked: street king Nyjah Huston, vert and transition standout Tom Schaar, and teen phenom Gui Khury headline the men’s disciplines, while Sky Brown, Australia’s Arisa Trew, Chloe Covell, and Liz Akama lead a deep women’s park and street lineup. Add the BMX Street, BMX Dirt, and BMX Park finals plus the Moto X Best Whip and Best Trick contests, and every session at the Superdome has a real medal on the line. With more than 100 athletes competing across the three days, this is the most complete action-sports field of the summer.
Frequently Asked Questions: X Games New Orleans 2026
What channel is X Games New Orleans 2026 on?
X Games New Orleans 2026 airs on ESPN, ABC, and ESPNews, and streams live on the ESPN App. The primary Friday window is 9:00 PM to midnight ET on ESPN, with ABC carrying afternoon coverage on both Saturday and Sunday.
When does X Games New Orleans 2026 start?
Competition begins Friday, July 24 with BMX Street at 5:15 PM Central, and gates open at 3:00 PM Central. TV coverage starts at 8:00 PM ET on ESPNews before the main 9:00 PM ET ESPN window.
Where is X Games New Orleans 2026 being held?
The event is held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is the inaugural MoonPay X Games League Championship and the first-ever summer X Games championship final.
How can I watch X Games New Orleans 2026 for free?
Free live streams are available on the Roku Sports Channel, X Games on YouTube, Kick.com, and the X Games TV channel on Amazon. The ABC broadcast windows on Saturday and Sunday afternoons are also free over the air.
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