"From February 1-6, 2026, the legendary terrain of Ordino Arcalís, Andorra, will host the first-ever FIS Freeride World Championships, a historic milestone for the sport of freeride skiing and snowboarding. Sanctioned by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), this new championship represents the highest level of freeride competition on the global stage. This single-event competition will officially crown the first FIS Freeride World Champions, marking the full integration of freeride under FIS governance."
"The FIS Freeride World Championships mark a defining new chapter in the evolution of freeride. Unlike the FIS Freeride World Tour, which unfolds across a season-long circuit, the Championships will determine the official FIS World Champions in a single, decisive showdown. The world's best freeriders will gather in Ordino Arcalís to push the limits of commitment. Nestled in the northern valleys of Andorra, between France and Spain, Ordino Arcalís has become a mecca for freeride since first hosting international competitions in 2015."
From February 1–6, 2026, Ordino Arcalís, Andorra will host the inaugural FIS Freeride World Championships, a single-event competition to crown official FIS World Champions. The event features four categories—Ski Men, Ski Women, Snowboard Men, Snowboard Women—with one run per athlete. Sixty-six top freeriders from 17 nations will compete during a weather window with one competition day selected for optimal conditions. The Championships formalize freeride integration under FIS governance and establish a decisive showdown distinct from the season-long FIS Freeride World Tour. Ordino Arcalís offers technical lines, reliable north-facing snowpack, and a strong freeride reputation in the Pyrenees.
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