Hahnenkamm Races 2027 – Alpine Skiing World Cup Austria

What to expect in 2027

The Hahnenkamm Races 2027 will take place in Kitzbühel, Austria, from 18 to 24 January 2027. The 87th edition of the famous alpine skiing event will again bring the world’s leading men’s ski racers to the Hahnenkamm for a week of training, junior competition, Super-G, Downhill and Slalom racing.

The main World Cup competition runs from Friday through Sunday, beginning with the Super-G on 22 January, followed by the legendary Hahnenkamm Downhill on the Streif on Saturday, 23 January, and the Slalom on the Ganslern on Sunday, 24 January. The official programme also includes Downhill training and the Longines Future Hahnenkamm Champions junior races earlier in the week.

The Hahnenkamm is particularly associated with the Streif, one of alpine skiing’s most demanding downhill courses. The course starts at 1,665 metres and finishes at 805 metres, with a vertical drop of 860 metres and a maximum gradient of 85 percent. The official course length is 3,312 metres.

Beyond the races themselves, visitors can experience public bib draws, award ceremonies, lightshows, the Kitz-Charity-Trophy and the atmosphere around the finish area. The event attracts large crowds each year, with 87,000 spectators attending the three main race days in 2026.

Match/event dates

The Hahnenkamm Races 2027 are scheduled for 18 to 24 January 2027 in Kitzbühel, Austria.

The principal competition days are:

• Friday, 22 January: Super-G
• Saturday, 23 January: Hahnenkamm Downhill
• Sunday, 24 January: Slalom

The wider race week begins with Downhill training and junior events before the three main World Cup competitions. The official 2027 programme is marked as subject to change, so spectators should check the final timetable before travelling.

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Stadium & sports venue

The Hahnenkamm Races use several mountain venues rather than one conventional stadium.

The Streif is the main Downhill course. It begins at 1,665 metres and ends at 805 metres, covering 3,312 metres with an average gradient of 27 percent. The course includes the famous Mausefalle section and reaches a maximum gradient of 85 percent.

The Super-G takes place on the Streifalm course. The 2026 course information listed a start altitude of 1,345 metres, a finish altitude of 805 metres and a length of 2,150 metres, with a maximum gradient of 76 percent.

The Slalom takes place on the Ganslern slope. The course starts at 1,004 metres and finishes at 811 metres, with a vertical drop of 193 metres and a length of 590 metres. Its average gradient is 35 percent, while the maximum gradient reaches 70 percent.

The finish stadium is located in the valley area of Kitzbühel and provides large spectator areas, video screens, food stalls and entertainment. The finish area can be reached from the town centre and from the Hahnenkammbahn cable-car side.

Full fixture or event schedule

The official 2027 sporting programme currently lists the following schedule:

• Tuesday, 19 January, 11:30: Downhill Training 1 on the Streif
• Tuesday, 19 January, 13:30: Longines Future Hahnenkamm Champions training on Ganslern
• Wednesday, 20 January, 10:15: Junior Slalom 1 on Ganslern
• Wednesday, 20 January, 11:30: Downhill Training 2 on the Streif
• Wednesday, 20 January, 13:30: Junior Slalom 2 on Ganslern
• Wednesday, 20 January: Junior prize-giving in the finish area
• Thursday, 21 January, 11:30: Downhill Training 3 on the Streif
• Friday, 22 January, 11:30: Super-G
• Friday, 22 January, 18:00: Public Downhill bib draw
• Friday, 22 January, 18:30: Public Super-G prize-giving
• Friday, 22 January, 18:45: Lightshow
• Saturday, 23 January, 11:30: Hahnenkamm Downhill
• Saturday, 23 January, 14:00: Kitz-Charity-Trophy
• Saturday, 23 January, 18:00: Public Slalom bib draw
• Saturday, 23 January, 18:20: Hahnenkamm legends honouring
• Saturday, 23 January, 18:30: Public Downhill prize-giving
• Saturday, 23 January, 18:45: Lightshow
• Sunday, 24 January, 10:30: Slalom first run
• Sunday, 24 January, 13:30: Slalom second run
• Sunday, 24 January: Slalom flower and prize-giving ceremony

The organiser states that the programme remains subject to change.

Teams, athletes & participants

The Hahnenkamm Races are an individual men’s alpine skiing competition rather than a team tournament. Racers represent their national federations and compete for World Cup results in the individual disciplines.

The field is expected to include leading international athletes from Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Norway, Germany, the United States and other nations represented on the men’s Alpine Ski World Cup circuit.

The 2027 start lists and confirmed athlete field have not yet been published. The 2026 results demonstrate the international nature of the competition. Giovanni Franzoni of Italy won the 2026 Downhill ahead of Marco Odermatt of Switzerland and Maxence Muzaton of France.

Marco Odermatt won the 2026 Super-G in Kitzbühel in 1:08.41, narrowly ahead of Franjo von Allmen and Austria’s Stefan Babinsky.

The junior programme also brings young racers from different nations to Kitzbühel through the Longines Future Hahnenkamm Champions competition.

Tournament format & competition structure

The main Hahnenkamm World Cup programme consists of three Alpine skiing disciplines:

• Super-G
• Downhill
• Slalom

Super-G and Downhill are speed disciplines, with racers completing a single timed run. The Downhill on the Streif is the headline speed event and uses the full 3,312-metre course.

The Slalom is held on the Ganslern slope and is divided into two runs. The first run takes place at 10:30 on Sunday, followed by the second run at 13:30. The final classification is determined by the combined time from both runs.

The Downhill is preceded by training sessions, allowing racers and teams to assess the course and conditions before the competitive race.

The junior programme operates separately and provides young athletes with their own Hahnenkamm competition experience.

Match/event times

The principal 2027 race times currently published by the organiser are:

• Super-G: 11:30 on Friday, 22 January
• Downhill: 11:30 on Saturday, 23 January
• Slalom first run: 10:30 on Sunday, 24 January
• Slalom second run: 13:30 on Sunday, 24 January

The public ceremonies are also an important part of the schedule. Friday’s programme includes the Downhill bib draw at 18:00, Super-G prize-giving at 18:30 and a lightshow at 18:45. Saturday follows with the Slalom bib draw, a legends honouring, Downhill prize-giving and another lightshow.

Training sessions are generally free to attend, while the main race days require appropriate admission tickets.

Ticket types

The official 2027 ticket shop currently lists general admission tickets for the three main race days.

The published starting prices are:

• Friday Super-G: $40.25
• Saturday Downhill: $51.75
• Sunday Slalom: $40.25

These figures are converted from the official starting prices of €35 for Friday, €45 for Saturday and €35 for Sunday at approximately €1 = $1.15.

The official spectator information states that general standing-area tickets are sold through the online ticket shop. Grandstand, special-zone and group tickets are handled separately through a ticket request form.

Admission is free on the official training days, according to the organiser’s 2027 spectator information.

Children and young people born in 2008 or later are also listed by the organiser as eligible for free admission, subject to presentation of photo identification.

Ticket release phases

The organiser has announced that advance ticket sales for the 2027 Hahnenkamm Races begin in July. Tickets are available exclusively in advance through the official online shop, with no on-site ticket sales on the race days.

The ticket system currently provides individual race-day tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Special-zone, grandstand and group tickets are handled through a separate request process. Groups of 10 or more can request group tickets through the organiser.

Because the Saturday Downhill is particularly popular, visitors should check availability early rather than waiting until race week.

Tickets can be returned up to 10 days before the relevant race day, with the official ticket price refunded minus a 10 percent handling fee. Returns nine days or less before the race do not receive a refund under the current spectator conditions.

VIP & hospitality options

Premium spectators can access dedicated hospitality options associated with the Hahnenkamm Races, including the Kitz-Race-Club and VIP areas.

The organiser’s current spectator information directs visitors to the Kitz-Race-Club for VIP ticket information. Grandstand and special-zone tickets are also available through the organiser’s ticket request process.

Exact 2027 VIP prices are not currently displayed in the general ticket shop, so no unverified price should be presented as a confirmed 2027 hospitality fee.

The finish area is particularly important for hospitality because it combines viewing, entertainment, catering and access to the main post-race ceremonies.

Stadium & event rules

A valid Hahnenkamm admission ticket is required to access the event grounds, including the start area and areas alongside the racecourse on ticketed race days.

Only items for personal use are permitted inside the event area. Large backpacks and bags, food and beverages, particularly alcoholic drinks, are prohibited. Numerous food and beverage stalls operate inside the grounds instead.

Winter footwear with a sturdy sole is strongly recommended because spectators may be standing on natural winter terrain rather than conventional paved surfaces. Safety signs, barriers and staff instructions must be followed.

Animals are generally not permitted on the event grounds, with exceptions for qualifying assistance and service dogs under the organiser’s stated rules.

Spectators watching from ski areas must also follow slope closures and race-security instructions.

How to get there

Kitzbühel is located in Tyrol in western Austria and can be reached by road and rail from major cities including Salzburg, Innsbruck and Munich.

For visitors arriving by car from Vienna, Salzburg or Munich, the organiser recommends travelling via the A1 toward Salzburg and continuing through the Kleine Deutsche Eck toward Lofer and St. Johann in Tirol before using the large race parking area in Oberndorf. A free shuttle train then connects with Kitzbühel-Hahnenkamm station.

Visitors coming from Innsbruck and western Austria can use the Inntalautobahn toward Wörgl and continue through the Brixental valley toward the large parking area in Kirchberg in Tirol.

From the Mittersill direction, the Kitzbühel Süd parking area provides another option, followed by approximately a 20-minute walk to the event grounds.

Public transport & parking

Rail travel is particularly convenient during race week.

The recommended railway stop is Kitzbühel-Hahnenkamm station, which is approximately a two-minute walk from the finish area and Kitzbühel town centre.

The ÖBB Hahnenkamm-Shuttle provides free shuttle-train connections between St. Johann in Tirol and Kirchberg and Kitzbühel-Hahnenkamm station during the event period.

For motorists, official free parking is available in Oberndorf in Tirol and Kirchberg in Tirol, with shuttle trains connecting the parking areas to the event. Kitzbühel Süd is another option for visitors approaching from Mittersill.

The Hahnenkammbahn and Ganslern car parks are closed during Race Week. On Saturday, the organiser advises visitors to have parked in the large parking areas by 09:00 to avoid arriving under pressure before the Downhill.

Accommodation areas

Kitzbühel is the most convenient base for visitors who want to remain close to the Hahnenkamm event area throughout the week.

Accommodation in or around the town centre provides easy access to the finish area, restaurants, public transport and evening ceremonies.

Other nearby areas such as Kirchberg in Tirol, Oberndorf in Tirol and St. Johann in Tirol can also be practical, particularly for visitors travelling by train or using the official shuttle connections.

Visitors staying farther away should account for winter road conditions and heavy traffic during the busiest race days.

The Hahnenkamm weekend attracts substantial visitor numbers. In 2026, 87,000 fans attended the three main race days, including 45,000 spectators at the Saturday Downhill.

Food & drink at the venue

Food and beverages are available throughout the event grounds. The organiser operates numerous stalls serving snacks and hot and cold drinks, while the Red Bull restaurant also provides food and beverages. A family-oriented kiosk is located between the Red Bull restaurant and Hotel Rasmushof.

Spectators are generally not permitted to bring their own food or drinks into the event area, so visitors should plan to use the official catering facilities.

Cash, debit cards and credit cards are accepted at the event catering areas, while cashless payment is also available throughout the grounds.

Kitzbühel itself has a wide selection of restaurants, cafés, hotels and après-ski venues, making the town centre an additional option before and after the races.

Accessibility

The organisers welcome wheelchair users and ask people wishing to attend in a wheelchair to contact the Hahnenkamm organisation in advance so appropriate arrangements can be discussed.

Accessible toilets are provided in the event area, including facilities in the grandstand area and near the Ganslernbahn cable-car station.

The terrain can nevertheless be challenging because parts of the spectator areas are located on natural winter surfaces. Spectators with mobility requirements should therefore plan their route and viewing location in advance.

Medical assistance is available at the Red Cross facility near the eastern entrance, below the Downhill grandstand.

Best matches/events to attend

The Hahnenkamm Downhill on Saturday is the central event for visitors wanting to experience the famous Streif. The race starts at 11:30 and uses the full downhill course, while the finish stadium provides a large spectator environment with video walls and entertainment.

The Super-G on Friday provides another opportunity to see World Cup speed specialists competing on the Streifalm course. The day also includes the public Downhill bib draw, Super-G prize-giving and evening lightshow.

The Slalom on Sunday takes place on the Ganslern slope, with two runs at 10:30 and 13:30. The competition offers a different style of Alpine racing from the speed disciplines and concludes the main sporting programme.

The Downhill training sessions are free to attend and provide another way to watch racers on the Streif before the main competition.

Previous year’s highlights

The 2026 Hahnenkamm Races attracted 87,000 spectators across the three main race days. Friday’s Super-G drew 21,000 visitors, Saturday’s Downhill filled the finish stadium with approximately 45,000 people, and Sunday’s Slalom attracted another 21,000.

Giovanni Franzoni produced one of the defining moments of the 2026 event by winning the Downhill on the Streif. He finished in 1:52.31, just 0.07 seconds ahead of Marco Odermatt, while Maxence Muzaton finished third.

The victory was particularly notable because Franzoni became only the fourth Italian to win the Hahnenkamm Downhill. The official event organisation later dedicated a Hahnenkamm gondola to him in recognition of the achievement.

Marco Odermatt won the 2026 Super-G in 1:08.41, with Franjo von Allmen second and Stefan Babinsky third.

The Slalom produced another memorable home victory, with Austria’s Manuel Feller winning his Hahnenkamm home race after several previous attempts. The event’s official post-race report highlighted his long-awaited victory on the Ganslern.

The 2026 edition also included the Kitz-Charity-Trophy, which raised $310,500 equivalent from the reported €270,000 for mountain farmers, and Ingemar Stenmark was honoured as Legend of the Year.

Official tickets

Official Hahnenkamm Races 2027 tickets are sold through the organiser’s online ticket shop. The current shop lists general admission starting at approximately $40.25 for Friday’s Super-G, $51.75 for Saturday’s Downhill and $40.25 for Sunday’s Slalom after conversion from the published official prices.

Grandstand, special-zone and group tickets are handled through the official ticket request process, while VIP and Kitz-Race-Club options have separate arrangements. Training-day admission is free.

Official tickets should be purchased through the Hahnenkamm organisation rather than unofficial resale channels.

Official website: https://hahnenkamm.com/

Official ticket shop: https://shop.hahnenkamm.com/en/Products/Tickets/

For ticket enquiries, the organiser lists +43 5356 62301-0 and ticket@hahnenkamm.com. The general Hahnenkamm organisation can also be contacted at +43 5356 623010, with socialmedia@hahnenkamm.com listed for social media-related contact.