The Big Air venue for Milano-Cortina 2026 showcases impressive engineering ahead of the Olympic Games.
As preparations continue for the 2026 Winter Olympics, CBC Olympics has provided an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of the most spectacular venues set to host freestyle skiing and snowboard competitions. The Big Air facility represents a significant engineering achievement for the Italian organizing committee.
The venue construction demonstrates the scale and complexity required for Olympic-level Big Air competitions. These events have become increasingly popular since freestyle skiing Big Air was added to the Olympic program at PyeongChang 2018, followed by snowboard Big Air which debuted at the same Games.
Milano-Cortina 2026 Venue Development
The Italian venue showcases the technical specifications necessary for world-class Big Air competitions. Athletes will launch from the massive jump structure, performing aerial maneuvers before landing on the specially designed slope below. The venue's design must meet strict FIS safety standards while providing optimal conditions for the sport's most challenging tricks.
Big Air events require precise engineering to ensure athlete safety while maintaining the spectacle that makes these competitions so compelling. The jump's angle, height, and landing area must all be calculated to accommodate the speeds and forces involved when athletes perform their most difficult maneuvers.
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At Milano-Cortina 2026, both men's and women's competitions in freestyle skiing and snowboard Big Air will take place at this venue. Athletes typically get three runs in qualification and final rounds, with judges scoring based on difficulty, execution, and amplitude of their tricks. The sport has evolved rapidly since its Olympic debut, with athletes continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible on the massive jumps.
