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The Nightrace Schladming - FIS World Cup race for men January 26 and 27, 2027

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 26 and 27, 2027. Find out more about the event here!

Nightrace Schladming 2027 - FIS World Cup race for men

January 26 and 27, 2027

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 26 and 27 January 2027, 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

Further details to follow

Tickets for the Nightrace Schladming 2027

Night slalom and night giant slalom

Don't have a ticket for the legendary races on the Planai yet? Then secure your ticket now for what is probably the most spectacular ski race of the entire World Cup winter.

Tickets are now available.

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That was the Nightrace 2026

January 27 and 28, 2026

On January 27 and 28, 2026, the 29th Nightrace and the 4rd 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

1.Platz

Loic Meillard (SUI)

2.Platz

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen (BRA) +00.73

3.Platz

Alban Elezi Cannaferina (FRA) +00.90

The Nightrace - Night-slalom

1.Platz

Henrik Kristoffersen (NOR)

2.Platz

Atle Lie McGrath (NOR) +00.34

3.Platz

Clement Noel (FRA) +00.54

That was the Nightrace 2026

Goosebump moments, a great atmosphere and two spectacular, thrilling races are history. All information and pictures of the two night races can be found here:

Mobile floodlight solution for night giant slalom

The legendary Nightrace in Schladming is sustainably illuminated by an innovative, mobile floodlight system with modern LED technology in order to meet both sporting and ecological requirements. This environmentally friendly solution, developed by the Planai in collaboration with partners, offers flexibility and protection of nature and is also used at other events such as the World Ski Championships in Saalbach.

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Author

Schladming Dachstein