The next chapter of X Games winter competition is going international, and it comes with a new way to follow the action.

X Games has announced the inaugural MoonPay X Games League Winter Season, a three-stop championship series that will bring elite skiers and snowboarders to Aspen, Calgary and Ruka from January to April 2027.

The series marks the debut of X Games’ season-long, club-based format in winter sports. Instead of every result existing solely within an individual competition, athletes will also earn points for their clubs throughout the season, building toward the first-ever MoonPay X Games League Winter Championship.

Three destinations. Four clubs. One winter title.

Aspen Opens a New Chapter

The winter season begins at Buttermilk in Aspen, Colorado, from January 29–31, 2027.

Aspen has been a longstanding home of X Games winter competition, making it a fitting starting point for the league’s first season. The opening weekend will introduce the new club format to the mountain, with athletes beginning their pursuit of the inaugural championship.

The competition will also carry into the evening, with electronic artist ZHU performing on Friday night and Marshmello headlining Saturday.

The combination of high-level ski and snowboard competition with live music reflects the broader X Games experience: action on the mountain, culture in the venue, and a festival atmosphere that extends beyond the final run.

Calgary Brings the League to Canada

The championship race moves north to Calgary, Alberta, from February 19–21.

The event will take place at WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park, marking the first X Games competition in Canada. The venue’s Olympic history and established winter-sports community provide a new setting for the league as the club standings begin to take shape.

Calgary’s weekend will feature performances from Levity on Friday and Steve Aoki on Saturday.

For the athletes, the Canadian stop will be an opportunity to build momentum before the season finale. For the clubs, every result will carry additional weight as the championship race develops.

Ruka Hosts the Championship Finale

The final stop takes the league to Ruka, Finland, from April 9–11, 2027.

Ruka is a major destination on the international winter-sports calendar, and its inclusion gives the inaugural season a distinctly global finish. The Finnish finale will determine the first XGL Winter champions as the four clubs battle for the overall title.

Adriatique will perform on Saturday night, bringing the season to a close with a final celebration of music and action-sports culture.

The location also adds a different competitive environment to the schedule, with athletes moving from the familiar terrain of Aspen to Calgary’s Olympic setting and finally to a European winter-sports destination.

Four Clubs, 40 Athletes and a New Championship Race

The winter season will feature four X Games Clubs: XC Golden State, XC New York, XC Park City and XC Whistler.

Each club will select 10 athletes—five men and five women—from a pool of more than 180 eligible skiers and snowboarders. The inaugural rosters will be built at the MoonPay X Games League Winter Draft on September 16 at Cosm Los Angeles.

The clubs will be led by General Managers Jonny Moseley, Dave Sypniewski, Sharalee “Haze” Hazen and Ryan Stutt.

The format follows the debut of the MoonPay X Games League Summer Season, which introduced club competition to action sports. XC New York claimed the summer championship over XC Tokyo by just 10 points, with the title decided on the final day and in the final event.

That narrow finish provides an early indication of the tension a season-long points race can create.

Every run now has the potential to influence a championship beyond the individual athlete.

What the Winter League Means for Fans

The XGL Winter Season creates a different way to follow the sport. Rather than focusing only on individual medals and standout performances, fans will have a reason to track clubs across multiple months and continents.

The club format also gives X Games a way to connect different winter-sports communities. Aspen brings decades of competition history, Calgary introduces the series to Canada, and Ruka delivers an international finale.

The result is a season that links three established winter destinations through one championship narrative.

Additional details on competition dates, disciplines, athlete rosters, broadcast and streaming information, and fan experiences will be announced in the coming months.

Tickets are now on sale through the official .