100 Days Until the FIS Alpine World Cup Returns to Copper Mountain, CO

In exactly 100 days, the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup will return to Copper Mountain, Colorado, for a Thanksgiving weekend of men’s World Cup racing. On November 28-29, 2026, Copper Mountain will welcome the world’s best men’s alpine skiers for a Super-G and Giant Slalom, marking the second consecutive season that World Cup racing has been held at the Colorado resort after its historic return to the circuit last winter.

Copper will be the first domestic stop on the men’s World Cup circuit and will host the first men’s speed race of the season when Super-G gets underway on Saturday, November 28. Giant Slalom follows Sunday, November 29. The women, who also competed in Copper last year, will instead be returning to Killington for Thanksgiving, as races resume at the Vermont resort after the new Superstar lift was installed. Killington had been a staple on the women’s World Cup circuit for nearly a decade.

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Copper is part of an unusually strong North American presence on the 2026-27 FIS Alpine World Cup calendar. The men’s and women’s circuits are scheduled to bring 21 World Cup races to the continent, with 19 World Cup races in the United States across four venues, and another two races in Canada. Copper, Killington, Mont-Trembland, Beaver Creek, and Sun Valley will collectively give American fans several opportunities to see the world’s best alpine racers at home.

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The FIS Alpine World Cup season will kick off in Sölden, Austria, with a women’s and men’s Giant Slalom on the Rettenbach Glacier, before the men’s circuit crosses the Atlantic for Copper Mountain and the women’s for Killington. 

The men will then remain in Colorado, moving to Beaver Creek for a massive week of racing on the Birds of Prey course. Beaver Creek is scheduled to host four men’s races December 3-6 before the women’s speed races take over the legendary course the following weekend.

2026 marks 50 years since Copper Mountain first hosted the FIS Alpine World Cup in 1976. For spectators, Copper will surely be a highlight, with the resort’s World Cup course featuring steep pitches, technical terrain and high-speed sections before funneling racers toward the finish on Rosi’s Run in East Village. For spectators, Copper is one of the most accessible race venues on the circuit.

The races themselves are free to attend, although reserved grandstand and VIP experiences will be available for spectators who want a dedicated viewing area. General admission grandstand tickets are available for $45 for one day or $80 for both race days. For those looking for guaranteed access to the top rows of the grandstands, premium grandstand seating is available for $65 for one day or $120 for both race days. Prices will increase after October 31.

Guests can further elevate their race weekend with a premium VIP experience. VIP includes access to Grand Hall, an indoor lounge with a private outdoor deck offering sweeping views of the course. Additionally, VIP guests will have access to chef-prepared meals, a premium open bar, a private finish line section at the bottom of the course and reserved parking. VIP packages are available for both race days. Single-day VIP access is available for $750, with a two-day package available for $1,400. Prices are valid through October 31before increasing.

Guests can guarantee their parking for race weekend with Premium Parking, offering a reserved spot and dedicated shuttle service to and from the race venue. Single-day Premium Parking is $75 or reserve a spot for both days for $150. Free parking is also available in the Alpine and Far East lots. Parking is included with all VIP passes and does not require the purchase of an additional parking pass.

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For those keen to ski, Copper Mountain will be open to the public for skiing and riding. The finish area can be accessed via Skid Road from the resort’s Center Village terrain or by riding the Super Bee lift. From the lift, skiers can experience aerial views of nearly the entire racecourse. Skier access off the Super Bee lift is limited to intermediate and advanced terrain, with no beginner options available.

For American fans, Copper Mountain will be the perfect opportunity to see the world’s elite alpine ski racers. And for Copper Mountain, it will be a particularly significant return: 50 years after first hosting the FIS Alpine World Cup, the resort is preparing to welcome the world’s best men’s ski racers once again.