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AnDorra 2026
FIS Freeride World Championships
The FIS Freeride World Championships, launching in 2026 under the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), represent the pinnacle of freeride skiing and snowboarding competition. This landmark event marks the official integration of freeride into FIS as a recognized winter sports discipline. The inaugural edition will take place in Andorra from February 1–6 2026, featuring the world’s top freeriders competing on the renowned and challenging terrain of Ordino Arcalís in the Pyrenees.
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Andorra 2026
In February 2026, the first edition of the FIS Freeride World Championships will take place in Ordino Arcalís, Andorra.
Known for its challenging freeride terrain in the Pyrenees, Ordino Arcalís has a storied history as a premier destination for freeride skiing and snowboarding. Over a six-day weather window from February 1–6, 2026, the competition day will be chosen to ensure optimal conditions for fair and safe performances.
Sixty-Seven of the world’s top athletes will compete across four categories: Snowboard Women, Ski Women, Snowboard Men and Ski Men.
Each competitor will have one run to claim the prestigious title of World Champion.
Qualification system
Athletes qualify through competitions from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025, via five pathways: FWT Pro Rankings, Continental and NSA Quotas, Wildcards, and a Host Nation Wildcard. Rankings on the Global Seeding List determine eligibility, with nations limited to 12 athletes total and 3 per category. Full details below.