World Cup ski racing returns to Copper Mountain over Thanksgiving weekend as the Stifel Copper Cup opens the men's speed season on Rosi's Run.
The Stifel Copper Cup presented by United Airlines brings the men's Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup circuit to Copper Mountain over Thanksgiving weekend, Friday–Sunday, November 27–29, 2026, with races on Saturday and Sunday. It marks the first men's speed race and the first U.S. stop of the 2026–27 World Cup season, returning to Copper 50 years after the resort first hosted an FIS World Cup in 1976.
Saturday features a men's super-G and Sunday a giant slalom, both finishing on Rosi's Run in the resort's East Village. Fans can watch the world's fastest ski racers up close from the free base-area viewing zones, or head to Center Village for the Festival Village, where the weekend's free entertainment includes a Friday kickoff party, a Saturday-night concert by O.A.R., and fireworks on both Friday and Saturday nights.
All races and festivities are free to attend, making it one of the best-value big-time sporting events in Colorado. Reserved grandstand seating near the finish and VIP hospitality are available for those who want a premium view of the action.
Race Weekend Highlights
- First U.S. stop and first men's speed race of the 2026–27 World Cup season
- Men's super-G (Sat) and giant slalom (Sun) finishing on Rosi's Run
- Free general admission with base-area viewing zones
- Free O.A.R. concert Saturday at 6:30 p.m., plus Jon Foreman at 4 p.m.
- Fireworks Friday and Saturday nights in Center Village
- Optional reserved grandstand seating and VIP passes near the finish
- A 50-year return of World Cup racing to Copper (first hosted 1976)
Race Schedule
Times are from Copper's published schedule of events and are subject to change — confirm the final schedule on the official event site.
Friday, November 27 KICKOFF
| 2:45 p.m. | DJ Naka G (Center Village) |
| 4:00 p.m. | DJ 220Kid |
| 5:30 p.m. | Meet the Team, followed by fireworks |
Saturday, November 28 SUPER-G
| 8:00 a.m. | Gates open (East Village) |
| 11:45 a.m. | Men's super-G start |
| 4:00 p.m. | Jon Foreman (Center Village stage) |
| 5:45 p.m. | Super-G awards |
| 6:00 p.m. | Giant slalom bib draw |
| 6:30 p.m. | O.A.R. concert, followed by fireworks |
Sunday, November 29 GIANT SLALOM
| 10:00 a.m. | Men's giant slalom — first run |
| 1:00 p.m. | Men's giant slalom — second run |
Know Before You Go
- When: Friday–Sunday, November 27–29, 2026 (races Saturday & Sunday)
- Where: Copper's East Village racing venue; festivities in Center Village
- Admission: All races and festivities free; reserved grandstand and VIP available
- Getting there: Copper is right off I-70 at exit 195, about 75 miles west of Denver
- Dress warm: late-November mornings at altitude are cold — layers, boots, and hand warmers
- Arrive early for the best free viewing spots near the finish
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