Park City to host Olympic-sized halfpipe for Snow League in 2027

The resort town that helped put snowboarding on the map will bring back big-time competition.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:34pm

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting the dynamic movements and aerial tricks of snowboarders performing in a halfpipe, capturing the raw power and excitement of the sport.The return of an Olympic-caliber halfpipe to Park City, Utah will reignite the sport's passion and showcase the daring athleticism of the world's top snowboarders.Park City Today

Park City, Utah has been named as one of the contest sites for the second season of the Snow League, a halfpipe competition created by three-time Olympic champion Shaun White. This will bring an Olympic-sized halfpipe back to the resort town that hosted the 2002 Olympics, where American snowboarders swept the medals. Park City will also host Olympic snowboarding again in 2034.

Why it matters

Park City has long been a hub for snowboarding and freeskiing, so the return of a major halfpipe competition is significant for the sport. The U.S. has struggled to produce top halfpipe talent in recent Olympics, so this event could help spur the next generation of American snowboarding stars.

The details

The Snow League event is scheduled for January 22-24, 2027, coinciding with the traditional Sundance Film Festival weekend. Park City hasn't hosted a 22-foot halfpipe since the 2019 World Championships.

  • The Snow League event is scheduled for January 22-24, 2027.
  • Park City last hosted a 22-foot halfpipe in 2019 for the World Championships.

The players

Shaun White

A three-time Olympic champion snowboarder who created the Snow League halfpipe competition.

Ross Powers

American snowboarder who won gold in the men's halfpipe at the 2002 Olympics in Park City.

Danny Kass

American snowboarder who won silver in the men's halfpipe at the 2002 Olympics in Park City.

JJ Thomas

American snowboarder who won bronze in the men's halfpipe at the 2002 Olympics in Park City.

Kelly Clark

American snowboarder who won gold in the women's halfpipe at the 2002 Olympics in Park City.

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What they’re saying

“Park City Mountain has always been one of the most important places in snowboarding and freeskiing, so bringing The Snow League here for Season Two feels incredibly special.”

— Shaun White, Founder, The Snow League

What’s next

Park City will host Olympic snowboarding again in 2034.

The takeaway

The return of an Olympic-sized halfpipe to Park City, Utah, a historic hub for snowboarding, is a significant development for the sport. It could help spur the next generation of American halfpipe talent and cement Park City's status as a premier destination for elite snowboarding competitions.