Swatch Nines Snow 2026

Swatch Nines Snow, the biggest snow progression event of the year, is landing in Tokyu Grand HIRAFU, Japan between 6 to 11 April 2026 and its set to redefine what’s possible when snow, skate and creativity collide.

Next-level course setup
Swatch Nines events are known for having some of the most rider‑friendly course setups in the world, and Niseko’s reputation for its impressive skiing and snowboarding facilities sets the bar even higher.

That’s why this year, the course setup, which was designed with direct input from top riders, including Swatch Proteam athletes Kaishu Hirano (JPN, Snb) and Jesper Tj.der (SWE, Ski), is taking things to a whole new level.

“What excites me most this year is the chance to create something the world hasn’t seen yet. Every year, something happens where you’re like, ‘Wait… is that even possible?’ And if I can be part of creating one of those moments, that would mean everything to me”, Kaishu commented.

Course highlights include a set of never‑seen‑before features, like the largest skate pavilion the event has ever created, fully rideable for both snow sports and skate athletes; and a show‑stopping 50‑meter rail, the longest in the event’s history.

The course also features a few unexpected twists, crowd favorites like a sky high big air jump, and a next level quarter pipe designed purely for progression.

Athlete lineup
Swatch Nines Snow will be absolutely stacked. Expect a handpicked roster of elite athletes who will be turning the course into their personal playground.

Swatch Proteam athletes riding the course include:

• Mia Brookes, GBR, Snb

• Kaishu Hirano, JPN, Snb

• Patti Zhou, CHN, Snb

• Jesper Tj.der, SWE, Ski

• Nico Vuignier, SUI, Ski

• Kevin Peraza, US, BMX

• Gustavo Ribeiro, POR, Skate

Swatch Proteam Canada:

• Brooke D’Hondt, CAN, Snb

• Max Moffatt, CAN, Ski

Swatch Proteam athletes Matthias Dandois (FRA, BMX), Noah Beschen (US, Surf), Xavier De Le Rue (FRA, Snb), Mila De Le Rue (FRA, Ski) will also be there to support their peers and keep the stoke high.

From April 6 to 10, the world’s best will push each other in the signature Swatch Nines format that celebrates creativity, camaraderie and next-level progression. Then on April 11, the doors open to the public where fans can witness the action live.

With its first‑ever debut in Asia, exciting progression playground, and stacked athlete roster, this year’s Swatch Nines Snow is set. The only thing left now, is for the action to kick off.

SWATCH NINES SNOW

DATES: April 6–11, 2026
LOCATION: Tokyu Grand HIRAFU, Niseko, Japan
PUBLIC DAY: April 11, 2026
(Free to watch with a valid Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU lift pass.)

swatch.com