Since the Utah Sport Commission was created in 2000, more than 1,100 sporting events have come to the state, generating .7 billion in economic impact. X Games Salt Lake City 2025 is set for June 27-29, featuring Moto X, BMX and skateboarding. Over 100 action sports athletes from around the world will compete for $1 […]
- X Games Salt Lake City 2025 is set for June 27-29, featuring Moto X, BMX and skateboarding.
- Over 100 action sports athletes from around the world will compete for $1 million in prize money.
- Salt Lake City will also host the Red Bull Soapbox Race in June.
The Utah State Fairpark and Event Center and Salt Lake County will host X Games Salt Lake City 2025 on June 27-29. More than 100 of the best action sports athletes in the world will compete for over million in prize money.“Salt Lake City has a deep-rooted passion for action sports, and we’re thrilled to bring the X Games experience here for the first time,” said X Games CEO Jeremy Bloom, a former Olympic skier and college football player. “With its incredible outdoor culture, energetic fan base, and strong support from the Utah State Fairpark and Visit Salt Lake, this city is the perfect stage for our athletes to push their limits and put on an unforgettable show.”Jagger Eaton, five-time X Games and two-time Olympic medalist, has competed in X Games since he was 11.The Red Bull Soapbox Race began in 2000 and has had races in every continent but Antarctica. This is its first stop in Utah. Racers make their own small non-motorized cars to race down a course filled with ramps, jumps and other obstacles.KEY POINTSX marks the spot.
Stoked and thrilled
State and local officials say the X Games, along with the announcement this week of the Red Bull Soapbox Race coming to Salt Lake City in June, further solidifies Utah as a sports destination. The state hosted the Winter Olympics in 2002 and will do it again in 2034.“I’m stoked to bring X Games to Salt Lake City this summer so action sports fans in Utah can have the chance to experience the energy of skateboarding in person,” said the 23-year-old Eaton, who brought home a silver medal from the Paris Olympics.The soapbox race is scheduled for June 14 on the state Capitol grounds and in downtown Salt Lake City.“Salt Lake County has long been a hub for outdoor adventure and action sports, with our world-class venues and vibrant culture drawing athletes and fans from around the globe,” she said. “Hosting the X Games is a testament to our reputation as a premier destination for events that inspire, energize and unite communities.”Salt Lake City is one of three cities — Osaka, Japan, and Sacramento are the others — hosting the event ahead of X Games expansion in 2026.“Salt Lakers are fans, athletes and some of them even Olympians — making this a natural fit,“ she said. ”We look forward to welcoming competitors and fans to a place that lives and breathes the spirit of competition and community.”
Red Bull Soap Box Race coming to Utah
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall also used the word “stoked” to describe the city’s excitement to host the X Games, which marks its 30th anniversary this year.“Red Bull Soapbox Race perfectly aligns with our vision to host world-class events, showcasing Utah as The State of Sport while driving economic impact and global recognition,” said Jeff Robbins, president and CEO of the Utah Sports Commission.And Salt Lake City will be that spot this summer when the X Games roll into town for three days of Moto X, BMX and skateboarding competition.Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson said she’s “thrilled” the event is coming to the community.In addition to competition, the event will feature entertainment and interactive fan experiences.
