U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today that media credentials are now open for the three domestic freeski & snowboard FIS World Cup events, the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Aspen Snowmass, the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Copper Mountain and Visa Big Air presented by Toyota at Steamboat Resort.
A cornerstone of the freeski and snowboard FIS World Cup calendar, the trio of contests will serve as crucial stops for athletes looking to qualify for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games. The action kicks off Dec. 11-13, in Steamboat Springs for the Visa Big Air presented by Toyota and then heads south for a weekend in the Copper Mountain halfpipe at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, Dec. 17-20. After a quick break for the holiday season, athletes will return to the centennial state, Jan. 7-10, for another Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, this time at Aspen Snowmass, with both halfpipe and slopestyle competitions.
Members of the media are invited to apply for accreditation to cover three of the sport’s most anticipated competitions of the season. Accredited media will have access to competition venues, athlete interview opportunities and official press events. Space is limited and credentials will be issued on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly encouraged.
World Cup Event Schedule
- Visa Big Air presented by Toyota (big air) | Dec. 11-13 | Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- Toyota U.S. Grand Prix (halfpipe) | Dec. 17-20 | Copper Mountain, Colorado
- Toyota U.S. Grand Prix (halfpipe & slopestyle) | Jan. 7-10 | Aspen Snowmass, Colorado
Information below from each resort on how to apply for individual World Cup media credentials.
Visa Big Air presented by Toyota | Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Steamboat Ski Resort is proud to host the Visa Big Air presented by Toyota from Dec. 11-13. This is the second time Steamboat has hosted this event and will be the first qualifying event for the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team and the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina. The venue is accessible on-mountain for skiers and snowboarders.
Media accreditation applications are now live at steamboat.com/mediacenter. Applications will be reviewed in the middle of November and follow-ups will be sent individually.
Toyota U.S. Grand Prix | Copper Mountain, Colorado
Copper Mountain is excited to welcome back the world’s best skiers and riders for the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, Dec. 17-20. As the first domestic halfpipe World Cup event of the season, the competition is a key milestone on the road to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. One of three World Cups hosted at Copper this winter, following the Stifel Copper Cup alpine events in November, the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix offers fans the chance to watch elite athletes fine-tune their skills in Copper’s 22-foot Superpipe in Center Village.
Media accreditation for Copper’s Toyota U.S. Grand Prix is now open at CopperColorado.com. Applications will be reviewed beginning in November, with notifications sent individually. Please note that editorial and broadcast outlets will receive priority.
Toyota U.S. Grand Prix | Aspen Snowmass, Colorado
Aspen Snowmass is proud to host the 2026 Toyota U.S. Grand Prix Jan. 7-10, 2026. The event will bring the world's best freeskiers and snowboarders to compete in FIS World Cup halfpipe and slopestyle disciplines on Buttermilk’s famed course. As the final World Cup event in this discipline before the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix will serve as a pivotal final stage in qualifying athletes for the Olympic team.
The Grand Prix event is free and open to the public.
Media accreditation requests are now open for the 2026 Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Aspen Snowmass. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with approvals and more information sent closer to event dates. Editorial outlets, broadcasters, and photographers are encouraged to apply, with priority given to editorial and broadcast media.
About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Started in 1905, the organization now represents nearly 240 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, freeski, nordic combined, Para alpine and ski jumping, the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team and Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit www.usskiandsnowboard.org.
