X Games returns to Aspen today for its 25th consecutive year, and the action is already heating up. Over 100 elite athletes from around the world are competing at Buttermilk Mountain through Sunday for glory and X Games gold. The opening day brought stunning performances in slopestyle, with Mia Brookes claiming victory in the women’s snowboard competition.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Event Dates: January 23-25, 2026 at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado
- Milestone: The 25th anniversary edition of X Games Aspen makes this a historic event
- Athletes Competing: Over 100 of the world’s best snowboard, ski, and snowmobile riders
- Coverage: Broadcasting live on ABC, ESPN, XGames.com, YouTube, and Roku Channel
A Legacy of 25 Years of Pure Freestyle Action
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When X Games Aspen first launched in 2002, action sports were just breaking into mainstream consciousness. Now, a quarter-century later, the event stands as the world’s premier winter competition. Buttermilk Mountain has hosted countless unforgettable moments and launched careers of global stars. This year’s 25th edition brings renewed energy and a lineup of athletes hungry to write their own legendary chapters.
The venue itself is purpose-built for broadcast spectacle, with compact sightlines that create electric atmospheres. Free daytime admission before 4 p.m. means fans can experience the action without breaking the bank, making this one of winter sports’ most accessible premier events.
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Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle kicked off the competition, with Mia Brookes claiming the gold medal in an impressive performance that set the tone for the weekend. The morning session featured women’s ski knuckle huck competitors launching off challenging features. Tonight brings the women’s snowboard superpipe starting at 6:45 p.m. mountain time, one of the most visually spectacular events on the schedule.
The superpipe demands extreme technical skill as athletes launch towering air and showcase aerial maneuvers that defy physics. Fans with evening tickets will witness world-class performances set against Aspen’s mountain backdrop, with musical performances from headliner Disco Lines providing entertainment between competitions.
Elite Athletes Ready to Claim X Games Gold
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, the Olympic gold medalist in slopestyle and big air silver winner, arrives as one of the favorites. New Zealand’s Luca Harrington, the freeski big air world champion, seeks to defend his X Games slopestyle title. Austria’s Anna Gasser brings multiple X Games medals and international pedigree to the women’s snowboard competition.
For the men’s disciplines, Scotty James and Yuto Totsuka are expected to battle in the superpipe, while Taiga Hasegawa and Hiroto Ogiwara represent top talent in slopestyle and big air events. Eileen Gu, one of the most decorated freeskiers, brings multiple X Games medals across multiple disciplines.
| Event | Date | Disciplines |
| Friday (January 23) | Today | Slopestyle, Knuckle Huck, SuperPipe |
| Saturday (January 24) | Tomorrow | Big Air, Slopestyle, Superpipe |
| Sunday (January 25) | Jan 25 | Finals, Big Air Finals, Snowmobile |
“The action of X Games Aspen is back at Buttermilk for the 25th consecutive year beginning January 23.”
— Aspen Snowmass, Official Tourism Board
Where to Watch X Games Aspen 2026 Live from Home
ABC and ESPN will broadcast primetime coverage throughout the weekend. ESPN+, XGames.com, and the X Games YouTube channel offer streaming options, making it easy to catch every jump and spin no matter where you are. Roku Channel and Fubo also carry live feeds for cord-cutting fans. For cord-nevers, YouTube TV provides access to ABC and ESPN with a free trial option.
Check local listings for broadcast times in your area, as events run throughout the day and evening. Multiple cameras and expert commentary bring you closer to the action than ever before, with angles that capture every trick’s complexity and style.
Will X Games Aspen 2026 Crown New Champions or See Defending Medalists Repeat?
History shows that defending champions often struggle to repeat under the pressure of championship pressure and fresh competition. Will the 2025 champions hold their ground? First-time competitors arriving hungry could claim breakthrough victories this weekend.
The unpredictability is what makes X Games so compelling. Weather conditions, course setup, and athlete form change daily, meaning Saturday and Sunday could produce shocking upsets. With over 35 hours of live competitions across three days, the drama will continue building toward an exciting finish Sunday evening.
Sources
- X Games Official – Event schedule, athlete roster, and broadcast information
- Aspen Snowmass – Venue details and ticketing information for winter sports competition
- Olympics.com – 2026 X Games preview with athlete profiles and championship storylines
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