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Everybody’s favorite annual extreme winter sports competition is back, as the 2017 Winter X Games are in full swing. The action is taking place at the gorgeous Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado, and all of the usual suspects are throwing down huge tricks.
From Shaun White, to Hannah Teter, to Gus Kenworthy, to Silje Norendal, all of the big shots in snowboarding, skiing, snowbiking, and snowmobiling are here. Unfortunately, snow tubing is still not on the Winter X Games program, despite me sending them highlight tapes nonstop.
Now that the stage has been set for the 2017 Winter X Games, let’s break down how you can follow along with all of the different events.
Winter X Games 2017 Viewing Details (All Times EST)
Thursday, January 26
- Event: Special Olympics Unified Snowboard Final
Time: 1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Livestream: XGames.comEvent: Men’s Ski Slopestyle Qualifier
Time: 2:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Livestream: XGames.com
Event: SnoCross Adaptive/Lead-in to SnoCross
Time: 4:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Livestream: XGames.com
Event: Women’s Snowboard Big Air and Men’s Snowboard SuperPipe Final
Time: 10:00 P.M. – 12:00 A.M.
TV Channel: ESPN
Livestream: WatchESPN
Friday, January 27
Event: Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Qualifier
Time: 3:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Livestream: XGames.com
Event: Snow BikeCross Round 1 & Final
Time: 4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M
Livestream: XGames.com
Event: Women’s Ski SuperPipe Final
Time: 8:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Livestream: XGames.com
Event: Men’s Ski SuperPipe and Men’s Snowboard Big Air Final
Time: 10:30 P.M. – 12:30 A.M.
TV Channel: ESPN
Livestream: WatchESPN
Saturday, January 28
Event: Men’s Ski Slopestyle Final, Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle Final, and Snowmobile Freestyle Final
Time: 1:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
TV Channel: ABC
Livestream: WatchESPN
Event: Women’s Ski Big Air Final, Women’s Snowboard SuperPipe Final, and Men’s Ski Big Air Final
Time: 8:15 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
TV Channel: ESPN
Livestream: WatchESPN
Sunday, January 29
Event: Women’s Ski Slopestyle Final, Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Final, and Snowmobile Best Trick Final
Time: 12:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
TV Channel: ESPN
Livestream: WatchESPN
How To Live Stream Winter X Games 2017 Online
Your best bet for watching the X Games via a live stream is WatchESPN. You will need your log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider and you’re good to go.
If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the X Games through Sling TV. Sling TV is service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device for a monthly fee. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. The service’s Orange package includes ESPN and costs $20 a month, but you can sign up for a free seven-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within the week, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.
You can also live stream the X Games online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV also offers a free seven-day trial, so you will receive a full week free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the seven day period, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.
Watch Winter X Games 2017 On Phone, Tablet Or Mobile
If you can’t watch the X Games on your TV or computer, the Worldwide Leader has you covered with the WatchESPN app. As long as you have a cable or satellite provider, you can download the app for free in the App Store, the Google Play store, the Amazon App store or the Windows Store.
You can also watch X Games on the Sling app. Sign up for a free Sling trial and download their app from the App store or Google Play store. There is also a Sling app for Apple TV, Xbox One, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV.
DIRECTV has a DIRECTV NOW app on App Store and Google Play store where you can watch the X Games for free, using your seven-day trial. You must cancel it before the trial period ends.