A new partnership is taking shape at the intersection of crypto and action sports. MoonPay and X Games League plan to roll out Web3 and DeFi tools as part of a broader shift toward a league-based global competition model starting in March 2026.
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MoonPay will work alongside X Games League to integrate digital finance and blockchain systems into action sports. The effort focuses on modernizing how fans engage while also supporting league infrastructure tied to competition, rewards, and participation.
The partnership also supports a wider transition inside X Games. Organizers plan to move beyond standalone events toward a structured global league with teams, seasons, and consistent competition.
MoonPay chief executive said:
“X Games is becoming a real league, and that’s the moment to invest big. The MoonPay X Games League puts athletes first and brings crypto to a global audience, powered by our partner ecosystem, in a bold, new way.”
Jeremy Bloom, chief executive of X Games, framed the deal as a turning point for the sport. He said:
“It’s about declaring the future of action sports. With MoonPay, X Games is evolving from individual contests into a global co-ed league with teams, salaries, benefits, and real stakes across an entire season, and across the biggest platform in action sports.”
Earlier this week, X Games announced a partnership with global gaming firm Stake as its official betting partner.