Livigno enters the days that ignite everything. The venues are alive, the athletes are warming up the lines, the audience fills the spaces, the snow vibrates under the first official tricks. The atmosphere is that of major events: music, movement, tension, energy. Every structure built in the past months now makes sense. Every detail becomes a gesture. Every run becomes a story. It’s the moment when the valley is no longer preparing: the valley begins.

Inside Livigno 2026 — The official opening of the venues

The venues open with a precise protocol: final checks of the structures, access verification, activation of audio-visual systems, briefing with judges and technical teams. The slopes are handed over to the athletes in perfect conditions, with compact snow and definitive profiles. It’s the transition from construction site to stage. The curtain opens, and the World now enjoys the show.

Inside the Games — The first day of competitions

The first day is always special. The trials become qualifiers, the lines become more aggressive, the tricks more complex. The judges calibrate the scores, the athletes test the limits of the snow, the audience gets into the rhythm of the competitions. It’s the moment when the competition takes shape and the Olympic narrative truly begins.

The Athlete’s Way — The competition routine

The competition day follows a precise sequence: muscle awakening, slope reconnaissance, technical warm-up, mental visualization of the run. The athletes arrive at the start with a mix of concentration and adrenaline. Every gesture is calibrated, every breath serves to find the right rhythm. The challenge here is to remain true to your own way of interpreting the sport, which has brought you to the gates of glory, without losing the Olympic breath, the greatness of a unique moment. Those who find this balance will rise above the competition.

Wikipiadi - What is a “speed check”
The speed check is the official measurement of speed that athletes must achieve before a jump or a technical element. Technicians place sensors along the slope to verify that the speed is as required by the course. If it's too high or too low, adjustments are made to the snow or the line to ensure safety and smoothness. It’s one of the most important checks in freestyle disciplines, but also one of the least visible to the audience.

“From here on, history is written in the air.”