Days after the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, the world’s top snowboarders return to one of the league’s marquee venues for Event Three of Season One.
NEW YORK, NY – October 23 – The Snow League, the world’s first professional league dedicated to snowboarding and freeskiing, is coming back to Buttermilk at Aspen Snowmass for its third event of their inaugural season – and tickets are now on sale.
Just a few days after the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 conclude in Italy, the world’s top snowboarders will compete in the halfpipe at Buttermilk on February 27 – 28, 2026, During last year’s Snow League mountain takeover at Buttermilk in March 2025, Sena Tomita (JPN) and Yuto Totsuka (JPN) made history by winning The Snow League’s inaugural event in the women’s and men’s snowboarding halfpipe competition.
Fans can choose from two ticket options:
- General Admission (GA): Access to The Snow League competition venue over both days
- Halfpipe viewing along walls and halfpipe runout viewing area
- Live music
- Snow Deck Premium: The Snow Deck is located adjacent to the halfpipe, with a view of the action and video screens. Each Snow Deck ticket includes:
- Shared premium hospitality location including first-come, first-served seating
- Complimentary food & beverage, including selection of beer and wine
- Full general admission venue access including halfpipe viewing along walls and halfpipe runout viewing area
In addition, all fans who hold a valid Aspen Snowmass lift ticket or season pass on Feb. 27 or Feb. 28 can use their Aspen Card to access the General Admission areas of the venue, on a first-come, first-served basis free of charge.
Tickets for Qualifying Day start at $10, with Finals Day tickets available now for $25. Fans are encouraged to secure their access early, as prices will increase on January 1, 2026.
“The league’s debut event at Aspen Snowmass this past March was more than just an event, it was the moment The Snow League came to life,” said Omer Atesmen, CEO of The Snow League. “The energy from the athletes, the fans, and the mountain community brought something truly special. That weekend proved there’s a real demand for this kind of winter experience, a combination of world-class competition, music, and a premium setting. Now, with Aspen Snowmass hosting two of our four events in Season One, we’re thrilled to return to where it all began and build on that momentum.”
The Snow League’s inaugural event was highlighted by a surprise performance from Sofi Tukker, who took the stage for an energetic halftime performance. A star-studded crowd then watched Big Boi take the stage to close out the first-ever Snow League in style, with athletes, fans, and the Aspen Snowmass community joining together to dance the afternoon away.
Musical acts for The Snow League’s February 2026 event will be announced in the coming months.
About The Snow League
Launched in June 2024, The Snow League is the first professional winter sports league dedicated to snowboarding and freeskiing. Founded by three-time Olympic gold medalist and entrepreneur Shaun White, Season One features a four-event global format boasting a $2.2 million season purse, with athletes competing to earn points to determine the overall champions. The season kicked off at Buttermilk in Aspen Snowmass (March 7–8, 2025), heading next to Yunding Snow Park, China (Dec. 4–6, 2025), where 16 of the world’s top freeskiers will join the roster at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games venue. The League returns to Aspen (Feb. 27–28, 2026) and concludes at LAAX, Switzerland (March 19–21, 2026), where the first-ever Snow League World Champions will be crowned.
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About Aspen Skiing Company
With roots dating back to 1946, Aspen Skiing Company, a division of Aspen One, owns and operates four mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Aspen Skiing Company takes pride in the coexistence of resort, community, and the environment, which exemplifies its values of living fully, honoring people and place, taking the long view, and pursuing excellence in everything it does. Aspen Skiing Company is where guests from around the world come to renew the mind, body, and spirit through unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation.
Aspen Skiing Company also owns and operates the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts, and more than 410 trails. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Instagram, Facebook, and X.
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