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X Games Aspen

The action of X Games Aspen is back at Buttermilk for the 25th consecutive year beginning January 23! Free entry during the day, tickets required after 4 PM.

Skier in the halfpipe during X Games Aspen.

Free Tickets for Local High School Students

Aspen and Roaring Fork Valley high school students can receive a complimentary General Admission ticket to X Games Aspen 2026. Each day, the first 500 students on site can claim a same day wristband at the Buttermilk Ticket Office with a valid student ID. A wristband is required for access to the X Games Aspen base area after 4 PM each day and is nontransferable and valid for that day only. Skiing and riding at Buttermilk remain open with a valid lift ticket or season pass. Learn more in the FAQs section.

January 23-25, 2026 | Base of Buttermilk

X Games, the world’s premier action sports competition, returns to Buttermilk from January 23-25, 2026. Over 100 of the best athletes in skiing and snowboarding will compete in iconic events, including SuperPipe, Slopestyle, Big Air, and Knuckle Huck.

Fans can look forward to an exciting weekend packed with top-tier competition and lively on-site activations. Keep an eye out for upcoming details on how to enhance your viewing experience, with options for elevated access to some of the best seats in the house.

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X Games Box Office Opening Times

Jan 23: 11:00 AM

Jan 24: 10:00 AM

Jan 25: 10:00 AM

Two guests ski next to an Aspen Snowmass pro as they ski down a run at buttermilk

Limited Time: Buttermilk Deluxe

Make the most of your X Games Weekend with Buttermilk Deluxe - a discounted private lesson experience designed around you. Ski solo or bring friends and family (up to 5 people) for personalized instruction with a dedicated Pro.

X Games Aspen FAQs

Do I need a ticket to watch X Games Aspen?

Admission is free during the day before 5PM. All events after 5PM require a ticket.

What’s included with a GA ticket?

A General Admission (GA) ticket provides access to competition viewing corrals for events like Big Air, Knuckle Huck, Superpipe, and Slopestyle, along with music performances, sponsor activations, and more.

Can I still ski or ride at Buttermilk during the day without an X Games ticket?

Yes, skiing and snowboarding at Buttermilk are open to the public with a valid lift ticket or season pass during the day, but access to X Games base area venues requires a separate X Games ticket.

How can Aspen and Roaring Fork Valley high school students get free tickets to X Games Aspen 2026?

  • Each day, the first 500 local high school students on-site per day can secure access to one single day complimentary General Admission ticket to X Games Aspen for that day.
  • Students must arrive in person, head to the Buttermilk Ticket Office and show a current valid student ID from a Roaring Fork Valley high school.
  • Access to X Games Aspen base area venues require a valid X Games Aspen wristband. Skiing or riding is still accessible at Buttermilk during the day on a valid lift ticket or season pass.
  • Wristbands are non-transferable and cannot be sold or shared.
  • Each wristband is valid for the day it is issued only.

Aspen Mountain Gondola Plaza Vendor Village

Want to add to your X Games experience? Swing by Lower Gondola Plaza at the base of Aspen Mountain on January 23, 24, and 25 from 9am to 4pm and check out the latest from Aspen Snowmass partners. There will be contests, giveaways, music, and X Games athlete appearances. Do more this X Games weekend.

Gondola Plaza Directions

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