Eileen Gu Confirmed as No. 1 Pick in X Games League Winter Draft
Key Questions
What partnership did X Games announce with Aspen Snowmass?
The X Games and Aspen Snowmass signed a three-year partnership. This agreement supports the new X Games League format including a draft for team selection.
Is Eileen Gu participating in the X Games Draft?
Yes, Eileen Gu is confirmed as a participant in the winter X Games Draft. She is expected to be one of the top picks based on the league's team structure and mechanics.
How does the X Games League draft work?
The league includes draft mechanics and organized team structures as detailed in the new article. This format provides concrete details on athlete selection and upcoming competition schedules.
Gu was confirmed as the inaugural X Games League winter draft's No. 1 pick on September 16, 2026, joining XC Golden State alongside Henry Sildaru, Mark McMorris, and other winter-sports athletes. Recent coverage repeats the roster and team-format context; reports say Golden State has started 2-0, but no new Gu result or statistic was reported.