The qualification period runs from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025. Results from the FWT Pro, Challenger, and Qualifier series—as well as Junior events—will contribute to the Qualifying Global Seeding List, which determines athletes and nations rankings.
Athletes at the top of this list and those with standout performances in specific regions will secure their places in Andorra. Each National Ski Association (NSA) can send a maximum of 12 athletes (excluding Wildcards), with a quota of up to 3 athletes per competition category. The full roster of qualified athletes will be published on September 16, 2025, following the conclusion of the qualification process.
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“When bringing Freeride into FIS, our intention has always been very clear: to immediately help position it as a world-class, full-fledged discipline. The inception of the FIS Freeride World Championships is a major step in that direction and a testament to the diligent work of our Freeride Working Group. This work now continues with an even more ambitious goal: the Olympic Winter Games in 2030.” – Michel Vion, FIS Secretary General
Event Format
The FIS Freeride World Championships will take place over a single day. Athletes in Ski Men, Ski Women, Snowboard Men, and Snowboard Women competitions will have one run to showcase their skill, creativity, and precision on challenging terrain. Riders begin at a designated start gate and navigate to the finish line, selecting their own line through natural obstacles along the way.
Judges will score each run based on five criteria: line choice, control, fluidity, technique, and air & style. With no room for error, this high-stakes format demands peak performance under pressure, as athletes compete for the prestigious World Champion title.
The world’s best freeride competitors will be on show at the 2026 FIS Freeride WoldChamps. Phtoto: Bernard/FWT
What to Expect
With freeride becoming increasingly popular globally, the FIS Freeride World Championships Andorra 2026 aims to captivate audiences with breathtaking performances, unrivaled athleticism, and the majestic backdrop of Andorra’s Pyrenean mountains. All eyes will be on the athletes as they take freeride skiing and snowboarding to the next level.
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