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The X Games, the premier action sports event in the world, will be held July 30 through August 2, 2009 in Los Angeles, California featuring more than 200 of the best action sports athletes in the world.

The X Games features athletes from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in skateboarding, motocross, BMX and rally car racing.  Practice and elimination for the events will be held July 28-39, 2009. X Games 15 will be covered live on ABC and ESPN.  The event has been held in Los Angeles for six years, and will remain in the city through at least 2009.

ESPN warns that dates and times are subject to change, so visit the official X Games schedule for additional information, other sports and latest updates.

Note that the events held at the Staples Center are restricted to Thursday and Friday only and the venue is open from 4PM to 8PM, with tickets being sold at $20.

At the Home Depot Center, the contests expand throughout the four days and the venue is open from 10AM to 6PM on Thursday and Friday, 10AM to 7PM on Saturday and 10AM to 4 PM on Sunday. Admission is free on Thursday and tickets for the remaining days range from $10 to $20.

Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the venues.  See below for the calendar of skateboarding competitions.