Despite success, X Games’ future in Ventura unclear

It remains a mystery whether the X Games will return to Ventura next year.

X Games officials are discussing where the event will be held for its 30th anniversary, said Valerie Ryan, vice president of fan experience and hospitality for the games.

Ryan said officials are “taking everything into consideration” in planning the summer and winter X Games along with the smaller events that could feed into the games.

“I think no matter what, we will be figuring something out for Ventura,” Ryan said on Sunday.

For the past two summers, the popular event that showcases action sports has enjoyed a successful run at Ventura’s seaside fairgrounds.

The games that ran Friday to Sunday sent skateboarders, BMX riders and motocross daredevils skyward on various ramps, jumps and tracks at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Athletes from around the world took part, including some who’ll be headed soon to the Olympic Games in Paris.

The 2024 event included a full roster of music acts, including hip-hop artist Wiz Khalifa and a surprise appearance by Machine Gun Kelly.

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