HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., USA (Thursday, July 25, 2024) - The thrilling world of the X Games will head to the beach this Summer at the World Surf League (WSL) Lexus US Open of Surfing. On the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier, X Games will host the Lexus X Games Vert Pro, with top pro and amateur Vert skaters in attendance. The competitions will take place during both weekends of the highly-anticipated summer festival, starting on August 3, 2024.
With a massive Vert ramp right on the beach, fans can get up close to legends like 12-time X Games medalist Jimmy Wilkins, 16-time medalist Elliot Sloan, and Tony Hawk's protege, 12-year-old Reese Nelson, during the X Games Vert Pro.
Lexus X Games Vert Pro schedule:
Weekend 1
Saturday, August 3 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PDT:
Women's Skateboard Vert Next X Jam
Sunday, August 4 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.:
Men's Skateboard Vert Next X Jam
Weekend 2
Saturday, August 10 from 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.:
Women's and Men's Skateboard Vert Pro Final
Sunday, August 11 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.:
Vert Pro Demos
All the action will be open to the public and fun for the whole family on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier.
The Lexus House Offers New Premium Fan Experience at Surf Festival
At this year's event, the Lexus House will feature a premium space for fans with exciting programming. Beginning Saturday, August 3 through Sunday, August 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Lexus House will open to the public offering surf fans stellar viewing, Lexus Culinary Masters-inspired bites, a Lexus LX surf concept vehicle, daily product giveaways featuring exclusive merchandise, on-the-sand surf lessons with A Great Day in the Stoke, an athlete signing with professional longboard surfer Kaniela (Kani) Stewart, as well as key X Games athlete meet and greets.
Lexus House Schedule (Saturday, August 3 - Sunday, August 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Saturday, August 3 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.:
On-the-sand surf lessons with A Great Day in the Stoke
Thursday, August 8 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.:
Athlete signing with pro surfer Kaniela Stewart
Friday, August 9 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.:
On-the-sand surf lessons with A Great Day in the Stoke
New Activations Ahead of Challenger Series Stop No. 4 and Longboarding Tour's Stop No. 2 Meeting in Surf City
The world's best and emerging talent in shortboarding and longboarding will compete in Surf City. The competition will kick off with the Huntington Beach Longboard Classic on August 3, followed by Stop No. 4 of the WSL Challenger Series.
The WSL announces new fan experiences as the countdown to the biggest surfing festival in the world has officially begun. The event will feature a full schedule of happenings in the heart of Surf City for all ages to enjoy. Guests can experience daily Winner's Circle Athlete Signings, live music on the Hurley Stage featuring various bands, beach cleanups with the SHISEIDO Blue Project, special screenings presented by Samsung, and more.
For a full list of events and activities, please visit eventbrite.com/usopen. For more information about the competition visit, WorldSurfLeague.com and USOpenofSurfing.com.
The Lexus US Open of Surfing presented by Pacifico is proudly supported by Red Bull, Hurley, SHISEIDO, YETI, Apple, Eventbrite, 805 Beer, Visit Huntington Beach, Bonsoy, Hoag Hospital, Cup Noodles, Sambazon, Sun Cruiser, Tractor Beverage Co, I-SEA, Skullcandy, Rad Power Bikes, Pura Vida, Onewheel, Jack's Surfboards, Huntington Surf and Sport, Proximo Spirits, Milagro Tequila, and Surfwater. The event is also supported by media partners, CBS Broadcasting, ESPN, I-Heart Media, and Complex Networks. For more information, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com and USOpenofSurfing.com.