World Cup ski racing's fastest and most demanding course roars back to Beaver Creek for the biggest Birds of Prey in event history.
The Stifel Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup returns to Beaver Creek December 3–13, 2026, hosting seven World Cup races across two weekends. The men's series comes first — two downhills, a super-G, and a giant slalom — followed by the women's series with back-to-back downhills and a super-G.
The 2026 edition is the largest Birds of Prey in event history, adding a second women's downhill and bringing both the men's and women's World Cup fields to the legendary Birds of Prey and Raptor race courses. The downhill is renowned as one of the steepest, fastest, and most technical on the circuit.
Spectator admission is free, with a finish-area festival and grandstand energy at the base. Premium and VIP hospitality options are available for fans who want the closest view of the action.
Race Festival Highlights
- Seven World Cup races across two weekends
- Men's races Dec 3–6; women's races Dec 11–13
- The largest Birds of Prey in event history — with a new second women's downhill
- The legendary Birds of Prey downhill — one of the toughest on the circuit
- Free spectator admission and a finish-area festival
Race Weekends
The full race-by-race schedule and start times are posted on the official event site and are subject to change with weather.
December 3–6 MEN'S RACES
| Thu–Sun | Two downhills, a super-G, and a giant slalom on the Birds of Prey course |
December 11–13 WOMEN'S RACES
| Fri–Sun | Back-to-back downhills and a super-G on the Raptor course |
Know Before You Go
- When: December 3–13, 2026 (two race weekends)
- Where: Beaver Creek Resort — Birds of Prey and Raptor race courses
- Admission: Free spectator admission; premium/VIP hospitality available
- Dress for deep-winter cold and standing on snow — boots, layers, and hand warmers
- Free shuttles and staging make the finish area the place to be for race energy
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