The X Games is making a major move into the capital city. Organizers announced Friday that Sacramento will host the first stop of the X Games' new three-event league this summer, marking the debut of a revamped competition format.

The event will take place at Cal Expo and officially kick off the organization's new league structure.

The announcement comes after the X Games postponed its planned Sacramento tour stop last year, saying it needed more time to build out the new format. Now, organizers say the league is ready, and Sacramento will be the first city to host it.

"This is big news for Sacramento and for the extreme sports community," said Mike Testa, president and CEO of Visit Sacramento. "I'm excited, and I expect pretty big crowds to be coming out for this one."

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