Snowboarding is one of the most exciting sports in the Winter Olympics because it blends the style of skateboarding, the flow of surfing, and the speed of skiing into one action-packed competition. Since making its Olympic debut at the 1998 Nagano Games, snowboarding has grown into a global fan-favorite thanks to its big-air tricks, high-speed racing, and intense head-to-head battles. At the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026, snowboarding will once again deliver unforgettable moments, with multiple medal events taking place at the stunning Livigno Snow Park.
Snowboarding Events at Milano Cortina 2026
The Olympic snowboarding program for 2026 includes a mix of freestyle and racing disciplines, making it fun to watch for both casual fans and serious winter sports followers. The key medal events include:
- Big Air (Men & Women)
- Slopestyle (Men & Women)
- Halfpipe (Men & Women)
- Parallel Giant Slalom (PGS) (Men & Women)
- Snowboard Cross (SBX) (Men & Women)
- Mixed Team Snowboard Cross
Big Air and Slopestyle share a combined event quota, meaning the qualification system is carefully balanced to ensure the best riders make it to the Games.
Athlete Quotas and Qualification Rules
A total of 238 athletes can qualify for Olympic snowboarding at Milano Cortina 2026, split evenly between 119 men and 119 women. Each country can send up to 26 snowboarders total, with a maximum of 13 per gender. This ensures strong competition while keeping the field fair and competitive.
To qualify, athletes must meet minimum requirements such as FIS points totals and competitive results. Riders generally need a top 30 finish in a World Cup event during the qualification period (1 July 2024 to 18 January 2026) or strong results at the 2025 FIS Snowboarding World Championships. Minimum FIS points vary by event:
- Big Air / Slopestyle: 50.00
- Halfpipe: 50.00
- Parallel Giant Slalom: 100.00
- Snowboard Cross: 100.00
Milano Cortina 2026 Snowboarding Schedule (Key Dates)
The snowboarding competition begins early in February with Big Air action under the lights in Livigno.
Big Air (Men & Women)
- February 5: Men’s Big Air Qualification
- February 7: Men’s Big Air Final
- February 8: Women’s Big Air Qualification
- February 9: Women’s Big Air Final
Parallel Giant Slalom (PGS)
- February 8: Women’s and Men’s PGS Qualification + Finals
Halfpipe (HP)
- February 11: Halfpipe Qualifications
- February 12: Women’s Halfpipe Final
- February 13: Men’s Halfpipe Final
Snowboard Cross (SBX)
- February 12: Men’s Snowboard Cross Finals
- February 13: Women’s Snowboard Cross Finals
- February 15: Mixed Team Snowboard Cross Finals
Slopestyle (Men & Women)
- February 16: Slopestyle Qualifications
- February 17: Women’s Slopestyle Final
- February 18: Men’s Slopestyle Final
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Milano Cortina 2026 Snowboarding Medal Table (Live Updates)
The official snowboarding medal table will be updated during the Games as events conclude. Fans can track which countries dominate freestyle events like Big Air and Halfpipe, and which teams excel in racing events like Snowboard Cross and Parallel Giant Slalom.
For the best experience, follow daily results, final rankings, and standout performances as Milano Cortina 2026 delivers another historic chapter in Olympic snowboarding.