Sneak Peek: 2026/27 FIS Freestyle World Cup calendar

Following an intensive week of discussions at the FIS Spring Meetings in Portorož (SLO), several key developments emerged within freestyle skiing. Among them, one of the most anticipated highlights is the provisional calendar for the 2026/27 FIS Freestyle World Cup season.

The 2025/26 campaign, while slightly shorter than initially planned due to unforeseen circumstances, delivered no shortage of excitement. The season was headlined by the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, where freestyle skiing once again took center stage. With world-class venues in Livigno for Moguls and Aerials, and the historic Olympic debut of Dual Moguls, the Games showcased the sport at its very best — combining high performance, compelling storylines, and global exposure for some of skiing’s most dynamic disciplines.

As we now look ahead to the 2026/27 season, the start of a new Olympic cycle brings a natural transition within the sport. While some of the established stars continue to lead the way, a new generation of athletes is ready to step forward, bringing fresh energy and new storylines to the World Cup tour.

Although there is still time before the first snowfall signals the return of competition, preparations are already underway. Teams will once again travel the globe in search of optimal pre-season training conditions before the campaign officially begins in December. The upcoming Moguls and Aerials calendar presents a strong and well-balanced schedule, pending final approval by the FIS Council.

Season Overview

The 2026/27 FIS Freestyle World Cup tour is set to include:

• 7 Moguls events

• 6 Dual Moguls events

• 6 Aerials events

• 3 Aerials Mixed Team competitions

As tradition dictates, the season will open in Ruka (FIN), with Moguls competition on the iconic Battery Run scheduled for December 5.

Meanwhile, the Aerials athletes will begin their campaign in China’s Secret Garden — a venue with strong Olympic legacy and a key location for the continued growth and popularity of Aerials in the region.

After the early-season events, the calendar builds momentum in January with the traditional North American leg.

The tour begins in Lac-Beauport (CAN), hosting Aerials and Aerials Mixed Team competitions on January 9–10. The following weekend, Lake Placid (USA) continues with another set of Aerials events, while Val St. Come (CAN) resumes the Moguls circuit with Moguls and Dual Moguls competitions.

The East Coast swing continues in Waterville Valley (USA), where Moguls and Dual Moguls will take place on January 22–23. The North American tour then moves west to the Rockies, concluding in Deer Valley (USA) with a full program of Moguls, Dual Moguls, and Aerials competitions from January 28–30.

February will see the tour move to Asia, beginning in Almaty (KAZ), where Shymbulak Mountain Resort is set to host Aerials, Moguls, and Dual Moguls competitions on February 19–21.

A return to Nanto-Toyama (JPN) is currently under consideration, with Moguls and Dual Moguls competitions planned for February 27–28 at Taira Ski Resort, following a successful World Cup debut last season.

The World Cup season is scheduled to conclude in Shahdag (AZE), where Moguls, Dual Moguls, and Aerials competitions will take place from March 5–7. As a title partner of the FIS Freestyle World Cup tour, Azerbaijan continues to establish itself as an emerging destination, offering impressive infrastructure and a unique setting for the final battles for the Crystal Globes.

Following the conclusion of the World Cup season, attention will turn to the Montafon 2027 FIS Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski World Championships.

The provisional competition program includes:

• Moguls qualifications on March 12, with finals on March 13

• Dual Moguls on March 15

• Dual Moguls Team event on March 16, marking its debut at the elite level following successful appearances at the Youth Olympic Games and Junior World Championships

• Aerials qualifications and finals on March 18–19

• Aerials Mixed Team event on March 20

Beyond the World Cup circuit, the 2026/27 season will also feature a strong calendar of Continental Cups, alongside major events such as the Winter Universiade and the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF). In addition, a full schedule of FIS and Junior competitions will continue to support the development of the sport worldwide.

While the current calendar remains provisional and subject to final approval, it already offers plenty to look forward to.

As the sport transitions into the off-season, preparations are well underway — and all eyes are already turning toward what promises to be another exciting chapter in the 2026/27 season.