Shaun White's 'The Snow League' Competition Fills Sundance Slot in Park City

The new snowboarding and freeskiing event will take over the iconic festival's former venue.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:15pm

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A vibrant, expressionist painting using neon colors and rapid brushstrokes to capture the dynamic movements and aerial tricks of snowboarding and freeskiing, conceptually representing the energy and athleticism of a new winter sports competition in Park City.Shaun White's new 'The Snow League' competition aims to bring the same electric energy and excitement to Park City as the departing Sundance Film Festival.Park City Today

Olympian Shaun White is launching a new snowboarding and freeskiing competition called 'The Snow League' that will take over the Sundance Film Festival's former slot in Park City, Utah next year. With Sundance moving its iconic festival to a new location, White's event will fill the void in the winter sports hub.

Why it matters

Park City has long been a hub for winter sports and the Sundance Film Festival, drawing thousands of visitors each year. The departure of Sundance leaves a significant void, and White's new competition aims to fill that gap by bringing a major new winter sports event to the area.

The details

The Snow League will feature elite-level snowboarding and freeskiing competitions, as well as live music, parties, and other festivities to capture the spirit of the former Sundance event. White, a five-time Olympic medalist, is the driving force behind the new competition, which he hopes will become an annual tradition in Park City.

  • The Snow League will take place in Park City, Utah in January 2027, filling the slot previously occupied by the Sundance Film Festival.
  • Sundance Film Festival will be moving to a new location starting in 2027, leaving an opening in Park City's winter event calendar.

The players

Shaun White

A five-time Olympic medalist in snowboarding and the founder of 'The Snow League' competition.

Sundance Film Festival

The iconic independent film festival that has been held annually in Park City, Utah, but is moving to a new location starting in 2027.

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What they’re saying

“Park City has always been the perfect backdrop for major winter sports events, and we're excited to create a new tradition with The Snow League.”

— Shaun White, Founder, The Snow League

“While we're sad to be leaving Park City, we're thrilled that Shaun White's new competition will help keep the city's winter sports legacy alive.”

— Robert Redford, Founder, Sundance Film Festival

What’s next

Organizers of The Snow League are currently finalizing the event schedule and securing sponsorships ahead of the inaugural competition in January 2027.

The takeaway

The departure of the Sundance Film Festival from Park City opens up an opportunity for a new major winter sports event to take root in the iconic Utah town. Shaun White's 'The Snow League' aims to fill that void and cement Park City's status as a premier destination for elite-level winter sports competitions.