Adrenaline junkie? Get ready for an event that combines the best of two thrilling worlds into one! The X-Games was first launched in 1995, purely as a sports competition inviting the most extreme athletes across the globe. This year, they're bringing this event to a whole new caliber and are enhancing the experience with a music festival--and not one to scoff at. Over 30 artists will be performing, with hit artists such as Kayne West, Mac Miller, Slightly Stoopid, headlining the event.
It's hard not to get pumped over such an exciting day filled with killer talent in sports like BMX and Motocross, so this musical addition is getting fans psyched more than ever--and for your friends who happen to not be so into these sports (HOW?!), they will be more than occupied with the amazing lineup of musicians, gaming areas, go kart racing, zip-lines, learn-to-ride demos, sports bar, movie theater, a wide variety of food and drinks, and so much more!
This will all be going down June 5th-June 8th at the Circuit of the Americas. This venue is over 1,500 acres; the amphitheater inside is large enough to hold 14,000 fans, with a huge lawn to sprawl out on. Rain or shine, they ensure you'll be jamming out during this 3 day festival. Surrounding the amphitheater where the concerts will be held are tracks and specific grounds for all the high energy sports. They are separated into nine "villages"--a map of everything can be viewed here.
Now, the most important part--the games. Top athletes of BMX, Motocross, skateboard, and Rally cross will be joining in the competitions. Year after year, the games have continued to evolve, setting a greater standard of talent. The spectacle is nothing short of ground breaking, as throughout the years of X Games, there always seemed to be new "firsts" in this realm of sports. A full schedule of all the events can be found here, on the X Game's website.
There are several tickets to choose from depending if you want to attend just one day or the full three days. Prices for one day tickets range from $39-$59, and three day tickets range from $89-$165 depending if you're going for general admission, reserve seating, or floor pit for the music festival. As soon as you receive your wristband in the mail, make sure to register it prior to the event to be entered in contests to win awesome prizes, receive special customer support, and gain extra social media features!
If you want a truly unique and extravagant experience, the VIP package is worth it. It includes access to exclusive X Games hospitality areas, pit access to ALL concerts, food and beverage (including beer and wine) for all three event days, and premium viewing at all competition courses. The three day VIP package is $1,200 and the one day VIP tickets go from $400-$600.
For those who absolutely can't make this spectacular experience, ESPN and ABC will both be broadcasting 20 live hours of the X-Games. ESPN3 will provide some additional coverage, as well as digital platforms including XGames.com, X Games apps, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and more--so make sure to follow them for the latest updates! There is even a contest on Twitter going on right now to win FREE tickets.
T-minus 14 days--reserve your tickets soon! You won't want to miss out.
