Levi World Cup 2026: Slalom Dates, Race Times, Tickets and Getting There

The Levi World Cup 2026 is the season’s first slalom stop of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup, on the Levi Black slope in Levi, Finnish Lapland. The women’s slalom runs on Saturday 14 November and the men’s on Sunday 15 November 2026, with first runs at 11:00 and second runs at 14:00 local time. This is the ski race in Kittilä, Finland — not the FIFA matches at Levi’s Stadium in California.

• The event weekend opens on Friday 13 November with a Kids Race, an opening ceremony and the public draw of start numbers for the women’s race.
• There are area tickets, Main Grandstand tickets, a Superyellow weekend ticket and VIP packages. Children’s prices apply to ages 7–12.
• Visitors cannot park at Levi Black. A free shuttle runs from Levi village on both race days.
• Each race winner gets a reindeer and names it.

Information checked on 27 October 2026 against the organizer’s official World Cup Levi pages and Levi’s own travel information.

Practical information

• Dates: Friday 13 – Sunday 15 November 2026 (races on Saturday and Sunday)
• Venue: Levi Black, Gondolitie 1, 99130 Levi (Kittilä municipality)
• Race area opens: 10:00 on both race days. It closes at 18:00 on Saturday and 16:00 on Sunday.
• Tickets: on sale through Tiketti’s World Cup Levi page
• Official website: worldcuplevi.com

What is the programme for the 2026 race weekend?

World Cup Levi’s 2026 programme runs over three days. Races take place on the slope, and the evening events are at Zero Point and Hullu Poro Arena in the village. All times below are Finnish time (EET, UTC+2).

Friday 13 November

• 13:45 – Kids Race on Levi’s front slopes
• 18:15 – Opening ceremony and Kids Race awards at Zero Point, with Sámi singer Hildá Länsman and Tuomas Norvio
• 19:00 – Public bib draw for the women’s race at Zero Point
• 21:00 – Apulanta concert at Hullu Poro Arena (18+)

Saturday 14 November: women’s slalom

• 10:00 – Race area, Lapland Avenue and After Ski open
• 11:00 – First run · 14:00 – Second run
• About 15:45 – Award ceremony
• 18:30 – Opening of the men’s competition at Zero Point · 19:00 – Public bib draw for the men’s race
• 21:00 – Steve ‘n’ Seagulls concert at Hullu Poro Arena (18+)

Sunday 15 November: men’s slalom

• 10:00 – Race area and Lapland Avenue open
• 11:00 – First run · 14:00 – Second run
• About 15:45 – Award ceremony

How much do Levi World Cup tickets cost?

World Cup Levi tickets come in two levels. An area ticket gets you into the event area beside the slope. A Main Grandstand ticket gets you into the stand in front of the finish line, which has unnumbered standing places. Prices below are for 2026 and include VAT.

The Superyellow ticket includes grandstand access on both race days and a Finnish-made merino wool beanie, which the organizer says becomes a collector’s item year after year. If you are driving, buy your parking ticket in advance at the same time as your entry tickets (prices under getting there, below).

What do VIP packages include?

Race VIP costs €430 for the weekend or €270 for one day, VAT included. The Saturday day package was sold out on 27 October 2026, and the Sunday and weekend packages were still on sale. VIP includes the race area and Main Grandstand, a heated VIP tent with screens and race commentary, a VIP menu, private toilets, a bus between the village and the venue, the Superyellow beanie and the VIP program. Group bookings go through Visit Levi’s sales team.

How do you get to Levi Black?

Levi Black has no public parking. The organizer gives you four other ways to get to the slope:

• Free shuttle from Levi village: non-stop to Levi Black on 14–15 November, 9:30–18:30 on Saturday and 9:30–16:30 on Sunday. It stops at Restaurant Kekäle, Sirkantähti / Break Sokos Hotel, Hullu Poro Hotel and the Kotipizza bus stop. Two of the buses are low-floor buses with ramps.
• Parking at Levi South Point: €12 a day or €20 a weekend, including a non-stop bus along Levintie to Levi Black. Buses start at 9:30, and you wait 10 minutes at most. Audi cars park free.
• Paid ski bus: routes R1 and R2 loop every 30 minutes, 9:00–19:00, on both race days.
• On foot or by taxi: both can reach Levi Black directly. There is a drop-off zone about 300 m (1,000 ft) from the entrance.

How do you get to Levi from abroad?

Kittilä Airport is the closest airport, 15 km (9 miles) from Levi village. Airport buses, taxis and minibuses run to the resort. Finnair flies from Helsinki to Kittilä every day, all year round. Kolari is the nearest train station, about 80 km (49 miles) away, and a connecting bus meets each arriving train. Rovaniemi is about 170 km (106 miles) south, with bus connections to Levi. Visit Levi has route details for flights, trains, buses and driving.

Is the World Cup accessible?

World Cup Levi’s accessibility page says the event is not fully accessible. The ground is snowy and hilly, and the access road is snow-covered asphalt with slopes of up to 7%. There is an accessible viewing platform about 0.7 m above ground. Wheelchair users are taken to it by snowmobile, and it has a portable accessible toilet. You need an official disability permit to use the accessible parking near the entrance, which is free. A personal assistant, guide or interpreter gets in free with a paying visitor. Wheelchair taxis with studded tires can drive up to the platform.

Why does the Levi slalom winner get a reindeer?

The winners of the women’s and men’s races in Levi each get a reindeer. Winners name their reindeer, and some have named them after family members. In 2025, Mikaela Shiffrin named hers Winkie and Lucas Pinheiro Braathen named his Bjorn. In 2024, Shiffrin named hers Rori and Clément Noël named his Matt, after his brother. Shiffrin’s 2025 win added another reindeer to her Levi collection.

What should you plan for in mid-November?

Each race day at Levi Black has two runs, about three hours apart, and spectators are outside in the snow for most of the day. Dress in warm layers, insulated boots and mittens. Visit Levi recommends booking accommodation for the weekend through its own accommodation pages on levi.fi. If you are staying on into December, our guide to Christmas in Lapland in 2026 covers Santa, dates and prices for the next season.

FAQ

Is the Levi World Cup the same as the World Cup at Levi’s Stadium?

No. Levi’s Stadium is in Santa Clara, California. It hosted FIFA World Cup football matches in summer 2026. The Levi World Cup is an alpine skiing race at the Levi ski resort in Finnish Lapland. It opens the slalom World Cup season, and the 2026 slaloms are on 14 and 15 November.

Can children take part in the Levi World Cup?

Yes. Children can race in the Kids Race on Friday 13 November at 13:45 on Levi’s front slopes. You register through the official World Cup Levi website. The Kids Race awards are given out at the opening ceremony at Zero Point at 18:15 the same evening. Under-18s cannot attend the evening concerts at Hullu Poro Arena.

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