The qualification for the Ski Classics Grand Finale Season XVIII is open, giving recreational skiers the chance to take part in the spectacular Grand Finale event.

The Grand Finale location has not been communicated yet for 2027. Stay tuned for the Ski Classics Season XVIII calendar launch in June 2026. The Grand Finale will be an event for Pro Team athletes and up to 250 participants who have qualified through participation in other Ski Classics Pro Tour or Challengers events.

Once again, recreational skiers have the opportunity to take part in the unique adventure, the Ski Classics Grand Finale Season XVIII. Below you can find details on how to earn the Grand Finale Qualifier Pin, information about the event, qualification criteria, and registration.

The Ski Classics Grand Finale is the final Pro Tour event of Season XVIII. Pro Team athletes and their teams will be present to celebrate the season finale. Qualified skiers taking part in the Grand Finale will get an invitation to this special event.

Grand Finale Qualifier Pin

There will be a limited 250 starting spots available for recreational skiers, in addition to the Pro Team athletes. To be eligible to register, skiers must meet one of the following during Season XVIII:

• Complete one Ski Classics Pro Tour event within the winner’s time + 50%, or
• Complete two Ski Classics Challengers events within the same time limit or
• Completed Ski Classics Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja Season XVII within the same time limit.

Skiers who meet the qualification criteria will receive a Grand Finale Qualifier Pin on their SC MyPages, which grants access to registration.

Registration

Once the Qualifier Pin appears on SC MyPages, skiers can register via SC Events → All Ski Classics Events. Due to limited spots, early registration is strongly recommended.

REGISTER HERE

How to find Grand Finale Qualifying events

All Ski Classics Pro Tour and Challengers events are qualifying events for the Grand Finale. Ski Classics Season XVIII and the qualification period started with the Challengers events from March 23, 2026. Find all Challengers events here. New Challengers events are added regularly. Follow ProXCskiing.com for all updates.