The Nightrace Schladming - FIS World Cup race for men January 27 and 28, 2026
Every year, night turns into day under floodlights on the Planai in Schladming at the legendary night races. Be there when the Planai becomes the venue for the spectacular night giant slalom and night slalom on January 27 and 28, 2026. Find out more about the event here!
Nightrace Schladming 2026 - FIS World Cup race for men
January 27 and 28, 2026
The Nightrace Schladming is not only one of the most spectacular events on the FIS World Cup calendar, but also a unique experience for winter sports fans worldwide. Every year, this floodlit spectacle on the Planai in Schladming attracts thousands of enthusiastic visitors who want to experience the thrilling atmosphere and adrenaline of the world's best slalom racers live.
On 27 and 28 January 2026, night will turn into day when the skiing elite gather at the start to compete against each other in two breathtaking races. The legendary Planai piste not only offers top sporting performances, but also a unique backdrop that makes this event unforgettable.
But the Nightrace is more than just a race. It is a celebration of passion that perfectly combines sport and entertainment. The combination of thrilling competition atmosphere, rousing music and the exuberant atmosphere in the finish stadium makes the Nightrace Schladming a must for every winter sports fan.
Experience the world's best slalom racers up close as they show off their top performances on the steep and technically demanding Planai slope under floodlights.
Night turns into day here - don't miss it!
Program overview
What awaits you at the Nightrace Schladming
Monday | January 26, 2026 - Charity Race & starting number draw
15:30 Charity Race
19:00 Start number draw
Tuesday | January 27, 2026 - Night giant slalom
17:45 1st run
20:45 2nd run
followed by award ceremony in the
Planai finish area
Wednesday | January 28, 2026 - Night slalom
17:45 1. first run
20:45 2.round
followed by award ceremony in the
Planai finish area
That was the Nightrace 2025
January 28 and 29, 2025
On January 28 and 29, 2025, the 28th Nightrace and the 3rd Men's Night Giant Slalom took place on the Planai finishing slope. The atmosphere at the two night races on the Planai finish slope was once again spectacular. Several thousand fans turned the Planai finish stadium into a "witches' cauldron".
Night giant slalom
1st place
Alexander S. Olsen (NOR)
2nd place
Henrik Kristoffersen (NOR) +00.39
3rd place
Marco Odermatt (SUI) +00.60
The Nightrace - Night Slalom
1st place
Timon Haugan (NOR)
2nd place
Manuell Feller (AUT) +00.20
3rd place
Fabio Gstrein (AUT) +00.67
