ABC Sports Announces WORLD OF X GAMES January 2017 Lineup
By: Caryn Robbins Jan. 04, 2017
The 2017 WORLD OF X GAMES series on ABC begins January 1, ringing in the New Year with the latest ACTION SPORTS content. Beginning with highlights from the final Real Series - Real Snow Backcountry - and final WORLD SURF LEAGUE stop of 2016 - Billabong Pipe Masters, the WORLD OF X GAMES series then transitions to 2017 with a behind the scenes look at the making of Monster Energy's third edition of the popular Doonies edit. The final two episodes in January preview all the action to come during X GAMES Aspen from January 26 - 29.
Real Snow Backcountry Airs: 1/1 at 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT on ABC (Reair) The final installment of the 2016 Real Series video-only competition for 2016, Real Snow Backcountry will feature six of the world's best backcountry snowoarders premiering 90-second video parts. Each athlete will have the opportunity to team with an editor on the production of a video part that will present that rider in their own unique style. Each Real Series competition culminates in a one-hour WORLD OF X GAMES show that will feature behind-the-scenes footage, athlete interviews and selection of the medalists. Click to view all six video parts here. WSL: Billabong Pipe Masters Airs: 1/8 at 3 p.m. ET & PT on ABC Held in memory of later surfer Andy Irons, the Billabong Pipe Masters is the final stop on the 2016 Samsung Galaxy WORLD SURF LEAGUE Championship Tour. Earning his best result of the season, Michael Bourez became only the second Tahitian to make it into the final series this year, winning over rookie Kanoa Igarashi.Videos