 While the X Games were late to recognize women in BMX, they are making changes which could help all extreme sports athletes. Instead of hosting events a few times a year in the US, they're starting a year-round league in 2026 and going global. If the new X Games League means more athletes can afford to quit their day jobs and focus full-time on tail whips and 360 flips on their bikes and skateboards, the sport looks set to become even more extreme and possibly even more popular.