SEASON TWO | KICKOFF EVENT | SEPT. 2026
Cardrona, NZL
- Friday, September 18
- Cardrona Alpine Resort
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The Snow League World Challenge
Season Two will begin with the inaugural Snow League World Challenge at the Cardrona Alpine Resort in New Zealand, a global invitation-only event designed to celebrate international competition and showcase the league’s top athletes across snowboarding and freeskiing halfpipe.
The event, proudly supported by the New Zealand Government’s Events Attraction Package, will feature 16 Snow League athletes representing four regions: North America, Europe, Asia / Pacific, and The Challengers – emerging next-generation talent from multiple regions – with each team represented by one male and female snowboarder, alongside one male and female freeski athlete.
This first-ever, team-based format highlights the global depth of snowboarding and freeskiing while creating a new competitive dynamic separate from the league’s individual season standings.
“I am excited that New Zealand will host the inaugural Snow League World Challenge at Cardrona,” said Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston. “What a treat for Kiwis to see the world’s top snow sport athletes in action.”
All Season Two events will stream live on The Snow League’s YouTube channel, giving fans around the world access to every competition as it happens. Every event will also receive an encore presentation on the NBC broadcast network including The Snow League World Challenge in Cardrona, New Zealand on Sunday, December 27 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
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Event Schedule
Fans are invited to experience The Snow League action throughout the weekend, with opportunities to watch athletes train, participate in fan experiences and witness world-class competition:
The Snow League World Challenge will deliver an action-packed week of competition and fan experiences across Queenstown, Wānaka and Cardrona, bringing together the world’s best snowboarders and freeskiers for a unique international team event.
Snow League World Challenge Team Rosters
| Discipline | North America | Europe | Asia Pacific | Challengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Freeski | #16 Amy Fraser CAN | #38 Kelly Sildaru EST | #37 Indra Brown AUS | #85 Mischa Thomas NZL |
| Men’s Freeski | #10 Hunter Hess USA | #15 Jon Sallinen FIN | #67 Luke Harrold NZL | #23 Fin Melville Ives NZL |
| Women’s Snowboard | #9 Brooke D’Hondt CAN | #52 Queralt Castellet ESP | #77 Gaon Choi KOR | #58 Sara Shimizu JPN |
| Men’s Snowboard | #81 Jake Pates USA | #71 Jonas Hasler SUI | #93 Cam Melville Ives NZL | #19 Ryusei Yamada JPN |
Event FAQs
Additional questions and information will be addressed closer to the event.
Snow League World Challenge FAQs
What is The Snow League World Challenge?
The Snow League World Challenge is a first-of-its-kind, invitation-only international event that kicks off Season Two of The Snow League.
When and where will The Snow League World Challenge take place?
The event will be held from Sept. 18-19, 2026 at the Cardrona Alpine Resort in New Zealand.
How many athletes are participating in The Snow League World Challenge?
The event will feature 16 Snow League athletes divided into four regional teams. The athletes will compete individually, with their results counting towards their team score. This is the only Snow League event of the season that will include a team element.
How are teams structured?
Each of the four regional teams will be represented by one male and one female snowboarder, alongside one male and one female freeski athlete.
Do the results affect the regular season standings?
No. This format is entirely separate from the league’s individual regular season standings.
Where can I watch The Snow League events?
All Season Two events will stream live on The Snow League’s YouTube channel, giving fans around the world access to every competition as it happens. The live coverage begins Friday, Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. ET (locally on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 9:30 a.m. (NZST).
Every event will also receive an encore presentation on the NBC broadcast network, including The Snow League World Challenge in Cardrona, New Zealand on Sunday, December 27 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
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