Things You'll Need:
- Digital video recorder or VHS machine
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Step 1
Check ESPN and ESPN2 on a regular basis during the Winter X Games to find updated viewing schedules. This family of sports television stations provides coverage of the Winter and Summer X Games annually. Pay particular attention to coverage during "Sportscenter," the network's sports news program that runs several times a day.
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Step 2
Tune into ESPN2 in the late night hours during the week to catch replays of highlighted events from the Winter X Games. This station replays highlights and truncated programming from Aspen, allowing you to see exciting performances a second time.
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Step 3
Take time to watch the Winter X Games on ABC during the weekend. ABC and ESPN are owned by The Walt Disney Company and share sports programming throughout the week. You can typically watch a few hours of X Games coverage each weekend afternoon.
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Step 4
Head to the Internet to watch simulcasts and replays of TV coverage of the Winter X Games. ESPN, ABC and outdoor sports channels will run highlights and compilations from the sport's best athletes to drive up use of their websites.
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Step 5
Use your digital video recorder or VHS machine to keep tabs on all of the action during the Winter X Games. With a digital video recorder, you can set up various segments of programming on ABC or ESPN well ahead of airing for later viewing. You'll need to use the time-record function on your VHS machine, so you can enjoy all of the TV coverage of the Winter X Games.
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Step 6
Consult Winter X Games sponsor websites to find coverage of sponsored athletes. Sponsors like FedEx, Mountain Dew and a variety of outdoor equipment companies will play clips of athletes in action to drive up interest in their products. This is a good way of keeping tabs on a particular X Games athlete.
