For the first time in history, the world’s greatest skateboarders and BMX riders are drafted onto professional teams representing New York, Los Angeles, São Paulo, and Tokyo. With millions of dollars on the line and legacies at stake, rivalries ignite, pressure mounts, and the athletes who built the X Games must adapt to a radically new format. Over one season, four teams battle for the first-ever MoonPay X Games League Championship, and a chance to redefine the future of action sports.
Meet X Games League Founder Athletes: Nyjah Huston, Ryan Williams & Ryan Sheckler
Get an inside look at the athletes leading the next evolution of action sports with the launch of the X Games League. Founding athletes Nyjah Huston, Ryan Williams, and Ryan Sheckler are helping introduce a groundbreaking team-based format that brings season-long storylines, deeper athlete-fan connections, and greater visibility to the sport. Announced ahead of its Summer 2026 debut, the X Games League marks a historic shift in competition, redefining how the culture is experienced, celebrated, and commercialized.
As XGL Founder Athletes, Huston, Sheckler, and Williams will contribute directly to league development—helping design formats, shape athlete experience, and build a fan-first culture. Over the next several months, X Games will announce more Founder Athletes, team names, season schedules, athlete drafts, and media partners.