The Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Killington: Tickets, Schedule, and Where to Stay (2026)

The Audi FIS Ski World Cup returns to Killington November 27–29, 2026 — Thanksgiving weekend — for its ninth edition. After a one-year hiatus for the installation of the new Superstar Six chairlift, the world's best female alpine ski racers will once again compete on Superstar — and this will be the first race since the $12 million, high-speed six-pack replaced the old Superstar Express Quad.

If you're planning to attend, here's everything you need to know: race schedule, ticket prices, who's racing, and — critically — where to stay when 40,000+ ski racing fans descend on a small Vermont mountain town.

The Killington Cup features two disciplines across two days of racing:

Saturday, November 28 — Giant Slalom
Run 1: 9:30 AM | Run 2: 12:30 PM

Sunday, November 29 — Slalom
Run 1: 10:30 AM | Run 2: 1:30 PM

Friday is a free-entry festival day with athlete bib presentations at 5:45 PM, live music, and the vendor village opening at 3 PM. No race ticket required for Friday.

This year is fully ticketed on both Saturday and Sunday. The good news: general admission is only $10 per day.

General Admission ($10/day): Access to the festival village, concerts, and spectator areas along the Superstar course.

Grandstand Tickets: Reserved seating near the finish line. Around $110 Saturday / $100 Sunday; check Killington's official site for current availability.

VIP Packages: Premium viewing, hospitality tent access, and meet-and-greet opportunities.

Tickets are available at killington.com. They do sell out for the premium sections — if you want grandstand or VIP, don't wait until November.

The Killington Cup isn't just ski racing — it's a full festival. This year's concert lineup:

Friday night (11/27): Congress The Band + fireworks.

Saturday (11/28): The Revivalists perform after the Giant Slalom second run, followed by the Head World Cup Rebels Après Ski Party at 4 PM. Aluna (DJ set between GS runs).

Sunday (11/29): Dillon Francis headlines after the Slalom finals.

Concerts are included with your race ticket — no separate admission required.

The Killington Cup draws the top women's alpine ski racers in the world. While the official start list won't be finalized until race week, American fans will be watching for:

Mikaela Shiffrin (USA): The all-time World Cup wins leader, with multiple Killington victories to her name. When Shiffrin is in the start gate, the crowd erupts — cowbells, American flags, 40,000 fans packed onto Superstar. It's a home race, and the energy is unlike anything else on the circuit.

Paula Moltzan (USA): The 32-year-old Minnesotan just claimed her first World Cup victory at Sölden in October — capping years of top-10 finishes with an Olympic bronze and World Championship medals. She's a crowd favorite at Killington.

Beyond the Americans, expect the full depth of the World Cup field — Swiss, Austrian, Swedish, and Slovak racers who've been trading podiums all season. The start list typically includes around 60-70 athletes from nearly 20 countries.

The atmosphere is unlike any other ski event in the U.S. If you've never been, this is the year!

Here's the hard truth: Thanksgiving weekend at Killington is the most competitive booking weekend of the entire ski season. Add 40,000+ World Cup spectators, and availability disappears fast.

Standard hotels within 30 minutes of Killington will be sold out or priced at 3-4x normal rates.

Your best options:

Vacation Rentals: Condos, cabins, and private homes on or near Killington Road. These book up months in advance for race weekend, but they're often more affordable per person than hotels — especially for groups.

Rutland: About 20 minutes west. More hotel inventory, but still books up. Plan for Uber/Lyft or a designated driver if you're attending the après parties.

Woodstock: 30 minutes east, quintessential Vermont village. A beautiful base if you don't mind the drive.

If you're reading this in late October or November and haven't booked yet: move quickly. Race weekend availability goes fast.

By Car: For context, Killington is about 3 hours from Boston, 4.5 hours from NYC, and nearly 2 hours from Burlington. Expect traffic on Killington Road on race mornings — arrive early or plan to park remotely and shuttle in.

Parking: Free parking is available at the K-1 Base Area, but it fills up fast on race days. Killington offers remote parking with shuttle service; details are published closer to race weekend.

By Plane: Burlington International Airport (BTV) is the closest, about 1 hour north. Albany (ALB) and Manchester, NH (MHT) are also options, both about 2 hours away.

You'll be standing outside for several hours in late November in Vermont. Dress for cold:

Temperatures typically range from the low 20s to mid-30s°F. Wind on Superstar can make it feel colder. Bring insulated boots (you'll be standing in snow), hand warmers, and layers you can adjust. The festival village has heated tents if you need to warm up.

Yes — Killington is typically open by Thanksgiving, and the rest of the mountain operates normally while racing is on Superstar. If you're staying for the weekend, you can watch the races and ski the other trails.

That said, crowds are heavier than a normal November weekend. If you're looking for empty groomers, this isn't the weekend. If you want to combine world-class racing, live music, and skiing — it doesn't get better than this.

Find vacation rental spots near Killington and start planning today; check availability at killingtongetaway.com/listings.