January 27 and 28, 2026
THE NIGHTRACE Schladming Men's SKI World Cup race
The legendary floodlight spectacle on the Planai
THE NIGHTRACE Schladming is one of the most spectacular events in the FIS World Cup calendar for alpine ski racers and is a unique experience for winter sports fans worldwide. Year after year, this floodlit spectacle on the Planai attracts thousands of fans who come to watch the world's best slalom racers battle it out for hundredths of a second.
On 27 and 28 January 2026, Schladming will once again become the stronghold of skiing - with two exciting races, an impressive atmosphere and an unforgettable atmosphere - a must for all winter sports fans.
The highlights await you at THE NIGHTRACE:
- Two thrilling Ski World Cup races under floodlights on the legendary Planai
- Thousands of fans create a goosebump atmosphere in the finish stadium
- Top sporting performances from the international ski elite
- Unique atmosphere with music, emotion and pure passion
- Party feeling throughout the town - Schladming celebrates late into the night
Program overview
THE NIGHTRACE
Monday, January 26, 2026
Side events
- 15:30 Charity Race
- 19:00 Start number draw
Tuesday 27. January 2026
Giant slalom
- 17:45 1st run
- 20:45 2nd run
followed by award ceremony in the Planai finish area
Wednesday 28. January 2026
Slalom
- 17:45 1st run
- 20:45 2nd run
followed by award ceremony in the Planai finish area
Questions & Answers
THE NIGHTRACE
Arrive early and enjoy the unique atmosphere. All information on how to get there will be published shortly at the following links:
ArrivingMonday | January 26, 2026
3:30 p.m. Charity Race with personalities from the world of skiing, sports, and television. Free admission!
7:00 p.m. Start number draw Show stage at Wetzlarerplatz, party on the World Cup Mile
Tuesday | January 27, 2026
5:45 p.m. Giant slalom, 1st run
8:45 p.m. Giant slalom, 2nd run
Followed by award ceremony in the Planai finish area
Wednesday | January 28, 2026
5:45 p.m. THE Nightrace, 1st run
8:45 p.m. THE Nightrace, 2nd run
followed by the award ceremony in the Planai finish area
Program subject to change!
Information for guests with special needs:
Instead of general guidelines, the organizing committee strives to offer individual solutions in each case; this also explains why no special sector is designated in the Nightrace stadium plan.
If necessary, please direct your questions to the responsible team: office@ski-weltcup-schladming.at (limited number of seats available).
Spectators arriving by car will be directed to the parking lots by law enforcement officers starting at the entrances to Pichl an der Enns and Haus im Ennstal. All parking lots are located within a reasonable distance of the stadium.
Click here for an overview of the stadiums:
moreFor safety reasons, small children are not permitted in the stands or on the grandstand, either on the shoulders of adults or in strollers.
It is prohibited to enter the event grounds with animals, backpacks, food or beverages of any kind, in particular alcoholic beverages, fireworks, Bengal fires, or umbrellas.
The race course
The legendary finish slope on the Planai in Schladming
- Start: 958 m
- Finish: 744 m
- Elevation difference: 214 m
- Course length: 596 m
- Maximum gradient: 52%
