NCAA Moves 2026 Ski Championships to Utah

Utah to defend 2025 title on home snow after event relocated from Montana

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The NCAA announced it is moving the 2026 NCAA Ski Championships from Montana to Utah due to 'insufficient snowfall and conditions.' The championships will be held from March 11-14, with the Alpine events taking place at Utah Olympic Park in Park City and the Nordic events at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center in Midway. Utah last hosted the championships in 2022, winning the national title, and will also host in 2028.

Why it matters

Utah has emerged as a dominant force in collegiate skiing, winning five of the last six NCAA championships. Hosting the championships on home snow gives the Utes a significant advantage as they look to defend their 2025 title.

The details

The NCAA cited 'insufficient snowfall and conditions' in Montana as the reason for relocating the 2026 championships to Utah. Park City and Midway were selected as the host sites, with the Alpine events taking place at the Utah Olympic Park and the Nordic events at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center.

  • The 2026 NCAA Ski Championships will be held from March 11-14.
  • Utah last hosted the championships in 2022 and will also host in 2028.

The players

Utah

The University of Utah ski team has won five of the last six NCAA championships, including the 2022 title.

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What’s next

Utah will look to defend its 2025 NCAA ski championship on home snow when the 2026 championships are held in the state.

The takeaway

Utah's dominance in collegiate skiing has earned the state the right to host the NCAA Ski Championships, providing the Utes with a significant home-field advantage as they seek to continue their championship run.