ESPN set to take X Games to Australia in 2018
October 27, 2017
ESPN is bringing for the first time ever its X Games to Sydney, Australia in 2018.
Featuring Skateboard, BMX and Moto X competitions, the event will take place at Sydney Olympic Park on 19-21 October 2018.
Produced by Seven West Media, Australia’s integrated media company, the event will also be feature a music and arts festival as part of a strategy to target the millennial audience.
Seven chief revenue officer Kurt Burnette said: “We are proud to be bringing the X Games to Australia. We have a terrific relationship with ESPN and we look forward to delivering an outstanding event.”
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ESPN X Games vice-president Tim Reed said: “Australian athletes have played a huge part in the history of X Games, earning 138 medals and providing many memorable moments. We’re thrilled to bring the event to their backyard.’’
X Games Sydney 2018 sports and disciplines are:
- 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