U.S. Ski & Snowboard has confirmed an expanded slate of 10 domestic FIS World Cup events for the 2025-26 season, marking one of the most ambitious U.S. calendars ahead of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. All stops—except cross-country—will also double as Olympic qualifiers.
“Hosting 10 events across all major disciplines reflects our commitment to both athlete development and fan engagement,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President & CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
The schedule spans alpine, freestyle, freeski, snowboard, ski jumping, and cross-country, bringing some of the sport’s most prestigious competitions back to U.S. venues.
Alpine Racing Returns to Copper
The season opens November 27–30, 2025 with the Stifel Copper Cup at Copper Mountain, Colorado. It marks a full return of Alpine World Cup racing to Copper for the first time since 2001, featuring men’s Super-G and Giant Slalom, followed by women’s Giant Slalom and Slalom.
Beaver Creek’s iconic Stifel Birds of Prey is set for December 4–7, with a boosted four-race lineup including two downhills, super-G, and giant slalom.
Freestyle, Freeski, and Snowboard Highlights
Visa Big Air in Steamboat Springs, CO — December 13
Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Copper Mountain — December 19–20 (halfpipe)
Aspen Buttermilk — January 2026 (slopestyle & halfpipe)
Lake Placid will host aerials January 11–12, while the Intermountain Health Freestyle International at Deer Valley runs January 16–18, featuring moguls, dual moguls, and aerials.
Ski Jumping & Cross Country
Lake Placid will also host the Stifel Ski Jumping Cup December 13–14 with men’s and women’s HS128 competitions and a mixed team event.
The season wraps up with the Stifel Lake Placid Finals March 20–22, 2026, including cross-country 10k classic, sprint, and mass-start skate events.
Why It Matters
The domestic calendar drops from 13 events in 2024-25 to 10 this season but tightens its focus by scheduling nearly all competitions before the Olympics, making them central to U.S. team selection. The expanded alpine program at Copper and Beaver Creek underscores the U.S. as a premier World Cup destination.
“The Monaco Grand Prix may be Formula 1’s crown jewel, but for us, events like Deer Valley and Copper are our chance to showcase the best of American winter sport,” Goldschmidt added.
With U.S. athletes eyeing Milano-Cortina, the expanded home schedule provides crucial competitive opportunities while engaging fans nationwide.