Mikaela Shiffrin / Stifel Killington Cup / GEPA pictures
World Cup ski racing remains remarkably accessible at Killington Resort.
Fans will be able to watch the world’s best women’s alpine racers compete on Superstar for just $10 per day during the 2026 Stifel Killington Cup. The Thanksgiving weekend competition is scheduled for Nov. 27-29.
The weekend begins with festivities Friday. Giant slalom follows Saturday, Nov. 28, before slalom concludes the competition Sunday, Nov. 29.
Killington has announced ticket options and prices but has not yet released the public on-sale date.
World Cup racing returns to Superstar
The Stifel Killington Cup returns after the 2025 women’s World Cup races moved to Copper Mountain while Killington built the new Superstar Six chairlift.
The 2026 competition will mark the ninth time Killington has hosted the women’s World Cup. It will also be the first World Cup race on U.S. snow during the 2026-27 season.
Few venues match Killington’s combination of elite racing, enthusiastic crowds and affordable spectator access. The Vermont competition has become one of the most highly attended women’s World Cup stops, with approximately 40,000 spectators expected throughout the weekend.
Killington is independently owned and is also an Ikon Pass destination, connecting the prominent Eastern resort to skiers throughout North America and beyond.
General admission remains $10
General admission will cost $10 per day Saturday and Sunday.
Viewing areas will surround the base of Superstar and extend alongside the lower section of the racecourse. Spectators can see approximately 35% of the course from those locations. Two large video boards will provide top-to-bottom coverage of both runs.
General admission also includes access to the weekend’s concerts and Festival Village activities.
Additionally, a portion of ticket proceeds will support the Killington World Cup Foundation and its work throughout the Northeast.
Grandstand tickets offer elevated views
Standard grandstand tickets will cost $50 Saturday and $45 Sunday. The grandstands sit at the base of Superstar and provide elevated views of the race, along with easy viewing of the two large video screens.
Those tickets include access to every row except the top five.
Premier Grandstand tickets guarantee seating in the five highest rows, offering some of the venue’s best spectator views. Premier tickets cost $110 Saturday and $100 Sunday.
A portion of proceeds from both grandstand options will benefit the Killington World Cup Foundation.
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VIP packages support winter sports
The Killington World Cup Foundation is selling Silver, Gold and Platinum VIP packages in partnership with the resort. The packages include exclusive access to the Great Gulf LiveKillington.com VIP tent.
The foundation is currently pre-selling complete packages. Information about the packages and the waitlist for individual VIP tickets is available at kwcfgivesback.org/tickets.
VIP sales provide an important source of funding for the foundation during World Cup weekend.
Foundation extends the event’s impact
The Stifel Killington Cup brings the international ski racing spotlight to Vermont. However, the Killington World Cup Foundation helps ensure that its impact lasts long after the final racer crosses the finish line.
The nonprofit supports youth development, winter sports infrastructure and programs that expand access to skiing and snowboarding across the Northeast.
According to Killington, the foundation has awarded more than $2 million in grants during the past six years. Those grants have helped programs reach more than 10,000 participants.
The foundation’s work distinguishes the Stifel Killington Cup. Revenue from ticket and VIP sales helps create opportunities for young athletes while supporting the clubs and programs that sustain winter sports throughout the region.
Thanksgiving weekend schedule
The weekend begins Friday, Nov. 27, at the K-1 Base Area. The opening program will include the Festival Village, live music, the athlete bib presentation and fireworks.
The women’s giant slalom begins Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The second run is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.
Sunday’s slalom starts at 10:30 a.m., followed by the second run at 1:30 p.m. Awards ceremonies and live entertainment will follow the racing both days.
The field is expected to include many of the sport’s leading athletes, including Stifel U.S. Ski Team stars Mikaela Shiffrin and Paula Moltzan.
Parking and ticket information
Preferred parking in the K-1 lots will cost $100 Saturday and $90 Sunday. Each purchase covers one vehicle.
However, fans do not need to pay for parking. Killington will continue to offer free parking and complimentary shuttles from locations around the resort.
Additional information, including the public ticket-sale date and entertainment announcements, will be available on the official Stifel Killington Cup website.
Editor’s note: Stifel and Ikon Pass are partners of Ski Racing Media.
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