Nightrace Schladming
FIS Ski World Cup race
Every year, thousands of fans flock to the Schladming-Dachstein vacation region to experience these spectacular sporting events live at the foot of the Planai. The special thing about these two events: they take place under floodlights , which creates a unique atmosphere and gets the Planai Stadium buzzing.
Every year at the end of January, Schladming becomes the venue for what is probably the most spectacular ski race in the Alpine Ski World Cup winter. You definitely shouldn't miss it!
Planning a visit? You can find information about tickets, travel, stadium map and accommodation here . Tip: It's worth being quick - the seats in the Planai Stadium are in high demand and the atmosphere at one of the most spectacular ski races in the world is hard to beat live!
Night Spectacle 2026
26 January to 28 January 2026
Monday, 26 January 2026:
- 3.30 p.m. Start of >THE CHARITY RACE – free admission!
- 7 p.m. Official draw for start numbers at Wetzlarer Platz
- Until midnight Party in the World Cup Mile – free admission!
Tuesday, 27 January 2026:
- From 12 noon Party in the World Cup Mile – free admission!
- 5.45 p.m. 1st run of THE NIGHTRACE giant slalom
- 8.45 p.m. 2nd run of THE NIGHTRACE giant slalom
Wednesday, 28 January 2026:
- From 12 noon Party in the World Cup Mile – free admission!
- 5.45 p.m. 1st run THE NIGHTRACE Slalom
- 8.45 p.m. 2nd run THE NIGHTRACE Slalom
The winners of the night giant slalom 2026
1st place - Loic MEILLARD (CHE)
2nd place - Lucas PINHEIRO BRAATHEN (BRA)
3rd place - Alban ELEZI CANNAFERINA (FRA)
The winners of the night giant slalom 2026
1st place - Loic MEILLARD (CHE)
2nd place - Lucas PINHEIRO BRAATHEN (BRA)
3rd place - Alban ELEZI CANNAFERINA (FRA)
Impressions from the first day of the Nightrace
Night Giant Slalom, 27 January 2026
The winners of the Nightrace 2026
1st place - Henrik KRISTOFFERSEN (NOR)
2nd place - Atle Lie MCGRATH (NOR)
3rd place - Clement NOEL (FRA)
The winners of the Nightrace 2026
1st place - Henrik KRISTOFFERSEN (NOR)
2nd place - Atle Lie MCGRATH (NOR)
3rd place - Clement NOEL (FRA)
Impressions from the second day of the Nightrace
Nightrace, 28. Jänner 2026
Getting to the event
Arrival by car
to the Nightrace
Please note that there may be waiting times on arrival. Therefore, plan enough time and arrive at the event site as early as possible. The parking guidance system will help you find your way – follow the signs and use the parking spaces provided by the city of Schladming.
The underground car park and park house at the Planai Stadium will be closed on event days.
Public transport
to the Nightrace
Arrival by train
Schladming railway station is a 17-minute walk from Planet Planai.
Plan your journey via Scotty.
Arrival by bus
All departure times and prices are listed in our timetables, in addition there will be shuttle buses to the races.
Planet Planai
Skiing
around the Nightrace days
Our tip for a stress-free start:
Winter Sports Center WEST
If you want to start your ski day relaxed and hassle-free, we recommend the Winter Sports Center WEST:
- Planai West cable car operates from 8:15 am to 5:00 pm
- Plenty of parking spaces directly on site
- Ski depots open and easily accessible
Our tip for a stress-free start:
Winter Sports Center WEST
If you want to start your ski day relaxed and hassle-free, we recommend the Winter Sports Center WEST:
- Planai West cable car operates from 8:15 am to 5:00 pm
- Plenty of parking spaces directly on site
- Ski depots open and easily accessible
Planet Planai
Skiing
around the Nightrace days
Downhill runs & finish slope
From 19 up to and including 30 January 2026, the finish slope will be closed.
Please note that on the event days of 27 and 28 January 2026, both downhill runs (run 1 from Planai 3 Tal including the finish slope, run 2 from Fastenbergbahn valley station) will be closed!
Gondola operating hours
On event days, the regular operating hours will also apply at the Winter Sports Center WEST.
Please note: On event days, the Planaibahn will have limited operating hours. Rides to the middle station will only be possible until 3 p.m.
During race days, there is no evening operation on the Hochwurzen.
Ski depot
The Planet Planai ski depot will be closed on 27 January and 28 January 2026 from 3 p.m. onwards. After 3 p.m., access will not be possible.
Skibus
The Planet Planai skibus stop will be relocated to Rathausplatz between 22 January and 30 January 2026. Routes will continue as normal from there.
Planet Planai
Changes to arrival by car
from 19 January 2026
The underground car park and park house at the Planai Stadium will be closed on event days. Therefore, it is best to use the parking facilities at the Winter Sports Center WEST (car park 4).
From 19 January 2026, the area around the stadium, including the entrance, will be closed. Please use an alternative route: take the Schladming Ost exit. From there, you can reach the park house via the west side of Planet Planai or the underground car park via the tunnel.
