Tickets on Sale Now for January 7–9, 2027 at Buttermilk, with Finals Starting at $25; World’s Top Freeski and Snowboard Halfpipe Athletes Will Battle for Four Titles in Saturday Doubleheader
NEW YORK, NY (October 22, 2026) – Tickets are officially on sale for The Snow League’s Season Two opener at Buttermilk at Aspen Snowmass, set for January 7 – 9, 2027. Returning for its third consecutive winter, the league marks a major milestone as an expanded freeski field of 24 athletes makes its Aspen debut.
Sixty elite athletes from 13 countries will compete in the league’s signature head-to-head competition format, with Saturday, January 9 bringing both snowboard and freeski competition together for a full day of Semifinals and Finals. It will mark the first time Snow League freeski event titles are decided in Aspen, alongside the event’s snowboard titles.
General Admission tickets start at just $10 for Thursday’s Qualifying Day and Friday’s Quarterfinals, and $25 for Saturday’s Finals, with kids under 12 attending free. Upgraded Snow Deck hospitality options are also available for an elevated fan experience. In addition to the competition, tickets include access to live concerts and fan programming throughout the venue, with the full entertainment lineup to be announced in the coming weeks.
Fans holding a valid Aspen Snowmass lift ticket or season pass, including Ikon Pass holders, can access General Admission areas on a complimentary, first-come, first-served basis.
Founded by three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White, The Snow League brings the world’s top freeski and snowboard athletes to Aspen, Park City and LAAX for Season Two, all competing toward the season championship titles.
- Reigning Olympic halfpipe champions Eileen Gu (CHN), Yuto Totsuka (JPN) and Gaon Choi (KOR) lead a roster featuring eight of the 12 halfpipe medalists from Milan Cortina 2026.
- Japan’s men’s snowboard battle: Reigning Snow League and Olympic champion Totsuka returns alongside three-time Olympic medalist Ayumu Hirano and 2026 bronze medalist Ryusei Yamada, while Valentino Guseli (AUS) makes his Snow League debut and Americans Alessandro Barbieri and Jake Pates look to break through.
- Champions and rising talent in women’s snowboard: Defending Snow League champion Sena Tomita (JPN) faces Choi, Maddie Mastro (USA), Sara Shimizu (JPN), who won the final two events of Season One, and 15-year-old Patti Zhou (CHN), who earns her first full-time roster spot after a breakout Season One win.
- Olympic firepower in men’s freeski: Defending champion Luke Harrold (NZL) returns alongside American Olympic medalists David Wise, Nick Goepper and Gus Kenworthy, while Fin Melville Ives (NZL) makes his regular-season Snow League debut following his win at The World Challenge in Cardrona.
- The women’s freeski Olympic podium reunites: Defending Snow League and Olympic champion Gu is joined by Fanghui Li (CHN) and Zoe Atkin (GBR), bringing the entire 2026 Olympic women’s freeski halfpipe podium into the Season Two field.
“Growing up in Aspen, I’ve spent my whole life around these mountains, so getting to compete here with The Snow League is incredibly special,” says freeskier Hanna Faulhaber. “There’s nothing like dropping into the halfpipe with your family, friends and hometown community there cheering you on. I’m also really excited that freeski is joining the league in Aspen for the first time this season. Skiing and snowboarding are both such a huge part of the culture in Aspen, so having everyone competing together here is going to make it an amazing weekend.”
Snowboarder Jake Pates, who finished in third place in the Snow League’s second Aspen event last season, adds “Growing up in Eagle, Aspen was always right in our backyard, so competing here really feels like a home event for me. Colorado has such an incredible winter sports community, and I’m excited to have The Snow League back at Buttermilk and to compete in front of so many familiar faces. With snowboard and freeski finals all happening on Saturday, the energy is going to be pretty unreal.”
TICKETS & FAN EXPERIENCES
The Snow League offers access ranging from entry-level tickets for families and locals to elevated premium hospitality. Fans are encouraged to purchase early, with ticket prices increasing on December 1, 2026.
Daily Competition Schedule & General Admission
- Thursday, January 7, beginning at 8:30 am local time – Qualifying Day (From $10): The weekend kicks off as the full 60-athlete international field takes to the 22-foot Buttermilk halfpipe, throwing down high-stakes runs to secure a spot in the head-to-head elimination brackets.
- Friday, January 8, beginning at 8:30 am local time – Quarterfinals Day (From $10): The intensity ramps up with head-to-head bracket matchups, pitting the top qualifiers directly against one another in sudden-death contests to advance to Saturday’s podium chase.
- Saturday, January 9, beginning at 8:30 am local time – Finals Day (From $25): The marquee day of competition brings snowboard and freeski together for back-to-back Semifinals and Finals. Fans will see four event titles decided in one action-packed day, followed by live music inside the venue.
Premium Admission
Starting at $150, Snow Deck VIP offers an upgraded experience for fans looking for premium viewing and hospitality at the event, including a dedicated viewing platform, complimentary food and beverage and access to a climate controlled tent. Pricing varies by competition day, with packages ranging from $150 to $300.
Committed to supporting the local mountain community, The Snow League will provide complimentary tickets to organizations including Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club (AVSC), SOS Outreach, and local school groups.
The Snow League’s return comes during a milestone winter for Aspen Snowmass, as Aspen Skiing Company celebrates its 80th anniversary season and eight decades of winter sports history in Colorado.
THE SNOW LEAGUE SEASON TWO SCHEDULE
- Event One at Buttermilk at Aspen Snowmass, CO, USA | January 7–9, 2027
- Event Two at Park City Mountain, UT, USA | January 21–23, 2027
- Event Three at LAAX, Switzerland | March 11–13, 2027
HOW TO WATCH
All Season Two events in 2027 will stream live on Peacock in the U.S. and on The Snow League’s YouTube channel worldwide, giving fans access to every competition as it happens. Every event will also receive an encore presentation on the NBC broadcast network in the U.S., according to the following schedule:
- Buttermilk at Aspen Snowmass, Colorado: Live January 7-9, 2027 on Peacock and The Snow League’s YouTube channel; NBC encore presentation on Sunday, January 17 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. ET.
- Park City Mountain, Park City, Utah: Live January 21-23, 2027 on Peacock and The Snow League’s YouTube channel; NBC encore presentation on Sunday, January 24 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. ET.
- Season Two Championship Finale in LAAX, Switzerland: Live March 11-13, 2027 on Peacock and The Snow League’s YouTube channel; NBC championship encore presentation on Saturday, March 27 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET.
SEASON TWO ATHLETES
Across Europe, fans will be able to watch every event live on HBO Max, alongside highlights programming on Eurosport 1, Eurosport 2, and TNT Sports in the UK and Ireland.
The Snow League World Challenge, which took place in Cardrona, New Zealand on September 19, 2026, will air on NBC Sunday, December 27 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Further details on Season Two event programming and broadcast times will be announced closer to competitions.
SEASON ONE WORLD CHAMPIONS
ABOUT THE SNOW LEAGUE
The Snow League is the first professional winter sports league dedicated exclusively to snowboard and freeski halfpipe competition. Founded by three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White, the league brings together the world’s top athletes through a global, season-long competition format designed to elevate progression, storytelling, and fan experience. Season One featured four events across Aspen, China, and LAAX, with athletes competing for a $2.2 million purse and the inaugural Snow League World Championship titles. The league crowned its first-ever champions in 2026: snowboarders Sena Tomita and Yuto Totsuka, and freeskiers Eileen Gu and Luke Harrold.
For more information, please visit thesnowleague.com, and follow The Snow League on X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
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, TikTok, and Facebook.
