X Games Sydney 2018
In 2018, ESPN brought the X Games to Australia for the first time — a landmark event that demanded world-class execution. O.C.D. was brought on board by Second Sunday to manage all site operations and supplier procurement. From initial build to final pack down, our 10-role site management team led the charge through extreme weather conditions. Despite torrential rain, the event welcomed 116 elite athletes and over 54,000 attendees. Broadcasted in 70+ countries, the X Games reached 20 million viewers worldwide. A true test of resilience, precision, and teamwork.
“I Didn’t Have to Worry”
High Praise from X Games Sydney
“ Second Sunday contracted O.C.D to deliver Site Management services for X Games Sydney, as well as site managing they also provided all key site staff and also helped us procure and then manage our site labour requirements which were quite extensive. X Games was a very high profile international event which consisted of large live and broadcast components. Toby had to deal with and manage not only the site team but also balance the needs of multiple local and international crews in very trying conditions (heavy, heavy rain on 15 of the 19 event days) Toby took ownership of the event from the start which meant I didn't have to worry about the site management side of the event. He and his team were always professional and flexible in their approach. I would highly recommend Toby and OCD for any site management challenge.”
-Brendan Maher, Event Director, X Games Sydney
The Project
In 2018, ESPN chose to debut the X Games in Australia, and Second Sunday was entrusted with event production. Recognizing the magnitude of the undertaking, O.C.D was engaged to deliver site management and supplier procurement services for this landmark event.
The Service
O.C.D assembled a comprehensive site management team comprising 10 crucial roles and oversaw all procured site labor. Collaborating closely with Second Sunday, we were involved from the initial stages of construction to the event's conclusion, navigating persistent weather challenges at every turn to successfully deliver the event.
The Result
A monumental event from commencement to conclusion, the X Games played host to 116 elite action sports athletes, drawing in a crowd of over 54,000 spectators. The broadcast reached audiences in more than 70 countries, capturing the attention of 20 million viewers. Remarkably, this achievement unfolded amidst the challenge of enduring a year's worth of rainfall in just nine days.
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From international sporting events to 300,000-person parades, O.C.D brings the same calm, hands-on approach to every event.
We run the site so you don’t have to worry about it. For X Games Sydney, that meant a 10-role site management team, all site labour and supplier procurement, delivered through heavy rain to over 54,000 spectators and a global broadcast.
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