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Schladming, Schladming, AT
27. January 2026. 17:45h
2026
27
January
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Tickets for Night Giant Slalom in Schladming, Austria at Planai Stadium, Men's FIS Alpine Ski World Cup

Buy tickets for the Night Giant Slalom (Alpine skiing) in Schladming, Austria at Planai Stadium and enjoy two World Cup runs under the floodlights in the finish arena. This page focuses on ticket sales and buying passes for a 1-day entry, with practical visitor info on timing, access and the on-site atmosphere
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Spectacle under the floodlights on Planai

Schladming in Austria once again becomes the central stage of world skiing, and fans of speed and precision can look forward to a night giant slalom as part of the FIS Men’s World Cup. The competition is scheduled for 27.01.2026 at 17:45 in the Planai finish arena, a place that for years has been synonymous with big crowds and a top atmosphere under floodlights. Although in skiing we don’t talk about a “performer” like at a concert, the main role here is played only by the competition itself, that is, Alpine skiing at the highest level, where hundredths turn into titles and history. The ticket is valid for 1 day, which is important to plan because the evening itself delivers the full experience: entry into the arena zone, the fans’ energy, and two race runs. Ticket sales for evenings like these regularly follow strong demand, so it pays to think ahead and secure your tickets on time. Secure your tickets for this event right away!

What the night giant slalom brings

The night giant slalom on Planai is not just another race on the calendar, but a format that, under floodlights, further emphasizes the drama of a discipline in which rhythm is crucial and every mistake is paid for dearly. According to the official schedule, the first run starts at 17:45, while the second run is planned for 20:45, which means the evening has a clear structure and enough time for the tension from the first round to spill into the showdown in the second. In giant slalom, athletes race through widely set gates, where they seek a balance between an aggressive entry into the turn and the control that preserves speed through the exit. Two runs on the same course create special pressure because the times are combined, so no one can count on the job being done after the first appearance. The audience, meanwhile, gets the chance to watch how the terrain and conditions change—and with them the tactical decisions of the service teams, from ski choice to adjustments for hardpack or ruts. That is exactly why tickets for this event are considered a ticket to a complete sports story of one evening, not just to a short performance.

Planai as the backdrop for major races

Planai in Schladming has long been marked on the map of the most famous ski stages, and the night races here have the status of an event that goes beyond ordinary competition. The course and the Planai finish arena are linked with great chapters of the sport, including the Alpine World Ski Championships held in Schladming in 1982, while Planai is also mentioned as a place where the tradition of top-level competitions has been built for years. Especially well known is the night spectacle that has been held regularly on Planai since 1997, and it is precisely that long continuity that created a cult reputation and accustomed the audience to coming to Schladming for an experience that is remembered. In the modern era, alongside the legendary night slalom, the program has also expanded to a night giant slalom, which further broadens the story and attracts an even wider circle of skiing fans. In such surroundings, tickets are not just a pass to watch sport, but also entry into an ambience where music, floodlights, and sporting tension work together. Anyone who has experienced Planai under the lights usually understands why this place is spoken of as an arena, and not just the finish of a course.
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Schladming and the city rhythm during the World Cup

Schladming is a winter town that, in the World Cup week, turns into a big open stage where skiing is felt at every step—from hotels and restaurants to streets full of fans. The Schladming-Dachstein region has long been known for winter tourism and infrastructure, so it is easy for visitors to switch from daytime skiing to the evening sports program in the arena. It is precisely this combination of a day on the snow and an evening competition under floodlights that makes this event special, because you don’t come only for the race, but for the entire experience. When it comes to buying tickets, many plan ahead both for accommodation and for transportation, because the town is crowded and organizationally demanding on those days, which is also part of its appeal. Fan culture in Schladming has a special tone: it is loud, but also very focused on the sport, with an understanding for the details of the discipline and respect for the competitors. That’s why tickets for this event are often followed by those who otherwise don’t travel to races, but want to experience the unique atmosphere of a town that lives to the rhythm of the skiing circus.

Who comes to the start and why the ranking matters

The World Cup night giant slalom brings together the best giant slalom skiers in the world, and the start list as a rule reflects current form and the discipline standings, so the biggest names of the season can be expected on Planai. Although it is impossible to list all competitors down to the very last bib number in advance, the World Cup format brings a recognizable pattern: the strongest start earlier, when the surface is usually the cleanest, and then the race turns into a battle with tracks and course changes. In giant slalom, differences arise on rhythm transitions, terrain breaks, and decisions about how much to risk in the upper section to gain in the lower, which the audience under floodlights often sees more clearly than during the day. A special moment is the second run, when the start order changes according to the results of the first, and that creates situations in which favorites must defend, while outsiders attack without reserve. That’s exactly when the atmosphere in the arena becomes loudest, because every passage through the finish line has a direct weight in the overall standings and brings new changes on the scoreboard. If you are hesitating about coming, keep in mind that with tickets for such an evening you’re buying a sports drama in two acts, not just one run, and that this dynamic is precisely why the tickets are so sought after.

The atmosphere in the finish arena and why tickets quickly become in demand

Planai-Stadion is not a typical viewing area along a course, but a large finish arena designed to host a mass of fans and create the feeling of a major sporting spectacle. Under the floodlights you can clearly see the passes, skis cutting into the hard surface, and the tiny movements that separate the winner from the rest, and the crowd reacts to every detail as if it were the final run. In Schladming, night races have been talked about for years as an event that combines sport and a cheering festival, so people arrive early, claim a spot, and stay until the end of the second run, regardless of the cold. That is exactly why ticket sales follow special demand, because many want to be part of the arena and not watch from afar, given that the strongest impression is felt right by the finish where every hundredth is celebrated, mourned, and analyzed. The night format also greatly helps those coming from nearby towns or from other countries, because the day can be used for arrival and the evening for the competition, which makes tickets attractive both for weekend visitors and for fans on a short trip. Tickets for this event disappear quickly, so buy your tickets on time and plan your arrival as part of an evening in Schladming that lasts longer than the race itself.
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Venue and key details worth remembering

The competition takes place in Schladming, in the Planai finish arena known as Planai-Stadion, and as a practical orientation address Coburgstraße 52, 8970 Schladming is often given, which corresponds to the lower station zone and the main infrastructure around the arena. The event starts on 27.01.2026 at 17:45, and the ticket is valid for 1 day, so the smartest plan is to arrive early enough to pass the entrances, find your spot, and catch the pre-race rhythm in the arena. Since this is a major sporting event, temporary traffic regulations and diversions are possible around Planai, especially as race day approaches, which is normal for this level of organization. In practice, that means it’s good to follow on-site signs, count on a slightly longer walk to the entrance, and leave a time buffer so stress doesn’t eat into your enjoyment of the evening. If you plan to buy tickets, it’s practical to also think about where you want to be in the arena, because the experience can differ depending on position, and the finish is always the liveliest part. Buy tickets via the button below and secure your place for an evening in which Planai becomes the stage of the entire skiing world.

Arriving in Schladming and parking without rushing

Schladming is well connected for winter guests, and arriving by road is often linked to the Ennstal valley and the main routes leading to the region, which is one of the reasons tens of thousands of people can gather here in a short period. Near the base stations and the arena there are several parking options, and parking within the Planai infrastructure is also highlighted, including garages and parking areas around the stadium, which can make arrival easier for those coming by car. Still, on race day it is realistic to expect crowds, so it is useful to arrive earlier and avoid coming at the last minute, especially if you have tickets for this event and don’t want to miss the start of the first run. Night races attract both the local audience and travelers from wider regions, so the flow of people toward the arena intensifies as the start approaches, and queues at the entrances can be longer than on regular ski days. Those arriving by public transport or on foot from the center usually feel an advantage because part of the road congestion is avoided, but even then it’s wise to leave a time reserve due to checks and guidance in the stadium zone. In such surroundings, tickets and passes have added value, because they give you a reason to plan your day smartly and spend the evening calmly—with sport, not rushing.

A two-part evening that keeps the focus until the last hundredth

The night giant slalom in Schladming works like an evening with two peaks: the first run lays the foundations and reveals who has the right feel for the surface, and the second brings a resolution that often overturns the order and rewards those who best time their risk. Between the runs, the audience stays in the arena, comments on the passes, follows condition changes, and waits for new starts, creating a rarely continuous experience in which sport is in the foreground, but the atmosphere keeps rising. For visitors, it’s a chance to see how the same skier changes approach, how the service reacts to conditions, and how the course develops under the number of passes—part of skiing that on television can sometimes be felt less. Schladming is specific in that everything happens in a relatively compact zone, so the energy of the crowd is concentrated, and the finish arena literally swallows the sound and returns it through cheering. If you love a sports story without a break, tickets for this event give you a place where emotions change in real time—from euphoria to disbelief—depending on the hundredths at the finish. Secure your tickets for this event right away!
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Sources:
- FIS Ski: official details of the Schladming 2026 race, discipline and run times
- Schladming-Dachstein: THE NIGHTRACE date announcement and event context in the region
- Schladming-Dachstein Events: information about Men s FIS Night GS and the start schedule
- Planai.at: description of Nightrace and the night giant slalom as an event with cult status, plus arrival and parking information
- Ski amadé: historical context of Nightrace and data on attendance and the night-race program
- Wikipedia: FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1982 in Schladming and the connection to the Planai course

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