FIS Freeski & Snowboard Big Air Europa Cup "Stanton Battle" 2026
The FIS Freeski & Snowboard Big Air European Cup ‘Stanton Battle’ 2026 brings top international freeski and snowboard athletes to Snowpark St. Anton am Arlberg in St. Anton am Arlberg. Look forward to spectacular tricks, big jumps and exciting competitions at the highest level in an impressive mountain setting.
The event is organised by the Austrian Ski Association in cooperation with the Ski Club Arlberg and the St. Anton am Arlberg region.
Event overview
📅 18–20 March 2026 — Big Air European Cup
📅 21 March 2026 — FIS Slopestyle
International athletes will perform spectacular tricks on skis and snowboards — action and excitement are guaranteed.
In Big Air, athletes jump over a large ramp, known as a kicker, and perform spectacular tricks with rotations and grabs in the air. The aim is to perform jumps that are as difficult as possible while also being cleanly executed.
Several criteria are evaluated: the difficulty of the trick, the execution and style in the air, the height and distance of the jump, the quality of the landing and the overall impression. Only the combination of all these factors determines the score and ultimately the ranking in the competition.
Qualification
2 jumps per athlete
The better jump counts
The best athletes qualify for the final
Final
3 jumps per finalist
The two best jumps are counted
Two different tricks are required
The last run often decides who makes it onto the podium!
📅 Programme for spectators
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Training
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Big Air Qualification Women & Men
🕘 09:00 – 15:00
Friday, 20 March 2026
Big Air Finals Women & Men
🕘 09:30 – 14:00
🏆 Award ceremony afterwards at Rendl Beach
Saturday, 21 March 2026
FIS Freeski & Snowboard Slopestyle
🕘 09:00 – 15:00
🏆 Award ceremony afterwards
In slopestyle, athletes complete a course with rails, boxes and kickers – creativity, technique and flow are the focus.
🚠 Getting there & parking
Parking available at the valley stations
St. Anton am Arlberg railway station within walking distance
Free shuttle service in the Stanzertal valley
🎉 Why you shouldn't miss this event
International European Cup atmosphere
Spectacular tricks & big jumps
Exciting finals with the decision made in the last run
Young talents & established athletes
Award ceremony directly in the event area