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Air + Style Beijing venue

ESPN will collaborate with Air + Style, one of the longest-running and most iconic snowboard competitions, to televise one-hour recap shows from each of the three Air + Style events as part of the World of X Games series. Air + Style on World of X Games will premiere with a recap of the Beijing event, which took place Dec. 5-6, airing on Sunday, Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

The Air + Style 2014/15 season will consist of events in Beijing (Dec. 5-6), Innsbruck (Jan. 16-17) and Los Angeles (Feb. 21-22). World of X Games will bring each Air + Style event to fans through live coverage on ESPN3 as well as recap shows during regular World of X Games programming windows. The Air + Style Beijing and Innsbruck event recaps are scheduled to air on ESPN2. For the first time in event history, the Air + Style Los Angeles event will showcase freeskiers alongside snowboarders. The Los Angeles recap show will air on ABC. Event recap shows will feature competition coverage, interviews and more. Innsbruck and Los Angeles show dates will be announced at a later date.

The content collaboration with Air + Style, hosted and staged by Shaun White Enterprises, will provide event content enhancing the diverse lineup of action sports programming offered by World of X Gamesand will lay the foundation for future collaborations between ESPN and Shaun White Enterprises.

“Having had a long and dynamic relationship with ESPN, this partnership is natural,” said Shaun White. “I’m happy that ESPN is our partner in bringing the excitement of Air+Style from Beijing, Innsbruck, and now Los Angeles to fans across America.”

“Over its long history, Air + Style has always been a popular and respected brand among fans and snowboarders,” said Tim Reed, vice president, X Games. “Integrating Air + Style as a content partner into the World of X Games programming is an ideal fit and will help to build more awareness for the top snowboarders and skiers in the world.”

For the full list of invited riders and more event information, please visit the official website for Air + Style.

World of X Games is a weekly program on ABC which features a variety of X Games and athlete-focused content. For the most updated telecast schedule and information on World of X Games, go to www.xgames.com. Check local listings for additional details.