The Summe X Games will take place from Wednesday, July 14, and Sunday, July 18. In the US. live coverage will air live on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and the ESPN App. Coverage that is exclusive to the ESPN app will also broadcast on the X Games Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok. Read on to learn how to watch every event at the 2021 Summer X Games
Where and When: The 2021 Summer X Games takes place in Southern California between Wednesday, July 14 and Sunday, July 18.
Best Way To Watch X Games Without Cable: I recommend a subscription to FuboTV (1-week free trial). Not only can you watch ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 through the fuboTV app, but you can use your FuboTV credentials to log in to the ESPN app and watch every event at the Summer X Games.
Watch X Games on The ESPN app
You can use the ESPN app on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, iOS, and Android devices. The benefit of the ESPN app is combining all ESPN channels into one easy-to-use app. All you need to do is subscribe to a streaming service that offers ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3, and all available X Games coverage will be available through the ESPN app. Follow the steps below to watch X Games on the ESPN app on streaming devices like Roku.
On Streaming Devices like Fire TV, Roku, Smart TVs, Etc.
- Sign up for FuboTV 1-week free trial (It includes access to ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3)
- Go to the channel store on your device.
- Please search for the ESPN app, and add it to your device.
- Open the app, and click the setting gear from the top right of the menu.
- Then select “Account Information” and then “TV Provider.”
- Your streaming device will provide an activation code and the URL https://espn.com/active.
- Using a web browser on your laptop or mobile device, go to https://espn.com/active and entered the supplied code.
- You will then be asked for the TV provider you signed up for that has ESPN. You will then log into the service using the credentials from the TV streaming service you are subscribed to. ( In this case, fuboTV)
- Once you successfully log in, The ESPN App screen will refresh and list your TV provider.
- The ESPN app is now set up. In the ESPN app, you should be able to go to “Featured” and watch all the X Games content.
On Mobile Smart Devices
- Sign up for FuboTV 1-week free trial (It includes access to ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3)
- Download the ESPN App from the iOS Appstore or Google Play Store
- Open the ESPN App and Click the Settings Gear in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Under “Log In To ESPN Account,” tap “TV Provider.”
- Search and Select your TV Provider. In this case, FuboTV.
- You will then be asked to log in to your TV provider with your username and password (your credentials for that service)
- You Now have linked your TV Provider to the ESPN app. All ESPN branded channels available through the TV provider are now available to watch live, including ESPN3.
X Games TV and Streaming Schedule
The Summer X Games Schedule is in the table below. If the “TV / App” column says “ESPN App” that even will also be available to watch on the X Games Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok. Most event coverage can be seen through X Games Social media for free with the exception of the following:
Friday, July 16, 9 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. ET: Coverage is on ESPN
Saturday, July 17, 1 p.m. – 6:00 PM ET: Coverage is on ABC
Saturday, July 17, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET: Coverage is on ESPN2
Sunday, July 18, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. ET: Coverage is on ABC
Since you need access to ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 it makes sense to take advantage of a 1-week free trial to fuboTV as your log-in credentials will unlock content on the ESPN app. Ultimately the free trial will let you watch all of the X Games through the ESPN app for free.
| Date | Time | Event | TV / App |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, July 14 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET | BMX Dirt | ESPN App |
| Wed, July 14 | 3:30 – 4:15 PM ET | BMX Dirt Best Trick | ESPN App |
| Wed, July 14 | 7:30 – 8:30 PM ET | BMX Park | ESPN App |
| Wed, July 14 | 9:00 – 9:45 PM ET | BMX Park Best Trick | ESPN App |
| Thu, July 15 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET | Moto X Freestyle | ESPN App |
| Thu, July 15 | 1:30 – 2:00 PM ET | Moto X Best Whip | ESPN App |
| Thu, July 15 | 5:00 – 5:30 PM ET | Moto X 110 | ESPN App |
| Thu, July 15 | 7:30 – 8:00 PM ET | Moto X QuarterPipe | ESPN App |
| Thu, July 15 | 9:00 – 9:45 PM ET | Moto X Best Trick | ESPN App |
| Fri. July 16 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET | Men’s Skateboard Park | ESPN App |
| Fri. July 16 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET | Women’s Skateboard Park | ESPN App |
| Fri. July 16 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM ET | Skateboard Vert | ESPN App |
| Fri. July 16 | 8:00 – 8:45 PM ET | Skateboard Vert Best Trick | ESPN App |
| Fri. July 16 | 9:00 – 11:30 PM ET | X Games 2021 | ESPN |
| Fri. July 16 | 11:30 – 12:30 AM ET | BMX Street | ESPN App |
| Sat. July 17 | 1:00 – 6:00 PM ET | X Games 2021 | ABC |
| Sat. July 17 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM ET | Women’s Skateboard Street | ESPN App |
| Sat. July 17 | 8:00 – 11:00 PM ET | X Games 2021 | ESPN2 |
| Sat. July 17 | 11:00 – 12:00 AM ET | Men’s Skateboard Street | ESPN App |
| Sat. July 17 | 12:30 – 1:15 AM ET | Skateboard Street Best Trick | ESPN App |
| Sun. July 18 | 1:00 – 6:00 PM ET | X Games 2021 | ABC |
How To Watch X Games
Below are all the streaming services that provide access to ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and The ESPN app. For more details on watching each channel you can also check out the following guides:
FuboTV
FuboTV is our recommended way to watch X Games. In addition to ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3, over 90 channels are offered in its Standard package for $74.99 (after a 7-day free trial). You can watch through the FuboTV app or use your fuboTV credentials to log in to the ESPN app and watch.
- ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3, and more are available in fuboTV’s channel lineup
- You can watch it on three screens at the same time
- 250 hours of cloud DVR storage
- The FuboTV app is available on major platforms, including Apple TV, AndroidTV, Roku, and Amazon FireTV.
You can sign up for fuboTV or check out our review of FuboTV for more details.
Hulu Live TV
Hulu Live TV provides ABC, ESPN3, ESPN, ESPN 2, and more for $76.99/month. You can also use your Hulu Live TV credentials to watch X Games on the ESPN app.
- over 60 channels including live ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3
- Hulu’s basic Live TV package includes:
- a cloud DVR along
- Stream to two streams at the same time, with an upgrade option for unlimited streams.
- The Hulu on-demand streaming library
- It’s is available on Android, iOS, Xbox One, 4th Gen Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV and stick.
If you are curious about all the channels Hulu Live TV offers in your area, including ESPN3, you can use this tool on Hulu’s Website: Hulu Live TV Channels by Zip code.
Check out our review of Hulu Live TV for more information. You can also try a 1-Week Free Trial to Hulu Live TV.
YouTube TV
Another streaming service that offers ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 along with ESPN3 through the ESPN app. Although it isn’t advertised on their website. They also provide ESPN, ESPN 2, along with several other channels for $72.99 per month. That price includes
- access to ESPN3, Local Network Channels, and over 70 other channels
- unlimited cloud DVR storage
- stream on three devices at once
- YouTube TV supports Android, iOS, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and more. The YouTube TV app has also returned to Roku devices after settling a dispute between the two companies.
- Includes YouTube TV on-demand
Check out my review of YouTube TV for all the details and channels available on the service. You can also check your Zip Code on YouTube TVs Website to see your area’s available channels.