The long-awaited weekend of snow sports and music is coming. However, according to a spokesperson for the upcoming mega event in Switzerland, the weekend will host “the combination of electric and eclectic.” The further revelation may indicate that it is time to welcome the Big Air Chur freestyle festival. For snow sports lovers, the festival will host free skiing and snowboarding events. But when it comes to the Big Air Chur event, there will be at least one thing for everyone in the bag. 

The Big Air Chur festival will feature several top names from the world of freestyle skiing and snowboarding. Amid the excitement, the event will also make room for countless parties, art contests, concerts, and exhibitions. Doesn’t that sound like an exceptional joyride where the worlds of entertainment come together? Now, as the festival garners interest, let’s dive into further information on it. 

When and where is the Big Air season opener in Chur taking place?

Reportedly, the Big Air Chur festival will kick off the 2024/25 FIS Park & Pipe Big Air World Cup season. The festival is scheduled to take place on October 18 and 19 this year in Chur, set against the scenic backdrop of the Alpine range in Graubünden, a canton in eastern Switzerland. This will be the fourth time the Big Air Chur festival serves as a precursor to the FIS World Cup season. However, the festival has its own unique charm. According to the published event schedule, the first day (October 18) will feature the freeski competition, while the following day will showcase the snowboarding competition. These competitions will mark the first events of the World Cup series for both snowboarding and freeskiing.

The snow sports calendar reveals that the Big Air Chur will be the first of five snowboard and six freeski events in the World Cup season. To follow the next edition, the fans will have to check into Beijing (from November 29-December 01). And the rest of the editions will set sail for another town, full of ridges and mountains. In January, Klagenfurt and Kreischberg in Austria will act as the hosts. Altogether, the journey will depict the new era of freeskiing and snowboarding. But at every turn of the pomp, there will be side activities. According to the host, the venue, Chur, will be ready to welcome the players and fans with open arms. Therefore, let’s have a sense of the names of participants and the metrics to observe their performance. 

How to watch the Big Air Chur freestyle festival?

The list of participants in the opening edition of the Big Air World Cup season is nothing short of a star-studded lineup. According to the schedule, fans will have the opportunity to watch Mathilde Gremaud compete on the first day of the festival. The first woman ever to win three freeski crystal globes will once again take her shot at victory. Joining her will be compatriot Andri Ragettli, but both will face tough competition from athletes like Tess Ledeux, a two-time Big Air Chur champion, and Olympic champion Birk Ruud. Meanwhile, German freeski sensation Bonez MC will headline the event. The following day, snowboarders will take center stage for their competition.

At first, Anna Gasser will take the platform. The two-time Olympic champion will aim to make her third medal in Big Air Chur this time. Her competition will be with Mia Brookes, Kokomo Murase, and Reira Iwabuchi. Regardless, the hosts have already announced the same prize money in both men’s and women’s competitions. Now the question is regarding the ways of watching the events. 

Tickets for the Big Air Festival are available on the official website, with various options offered. There are special deals on family packages for both days, priced at $229.79. Fans can also purchase single-day tickets for $114.89, but a two-day pass offers some savings at $219.34. For those who can’t attend in person, the event will be streamed live on HBO Max, allowing fans from around the world to join in. So, are you ready to experience the celebration? Let us know!