Progression takes center stage at Swatch Nines
Get ready for an all-new year of Swatch Nines, from snow to bike to surf to skate, as world-class athletes come together in one-of-a-kind settings built for progression, creativity and pure self-expression.
Swatch Nines Snow
Tokyu Grand HIRAFU, Niseko, Japan
April 6-11, 2026
Public day: April 11, 2026
(Free to watch with a valid Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU lift pass.)
Swatch Nines Bike
15 - 20 June 2026, Sölden, Austria | Public days: June 18 & 20, 2026
Swatch Nines Surf & Skate
8 - 10 October 2026, Waco, Texas | Public day: October 10, 2026
Swatch Nines Bike 2026
After a standout debut in Asia, Swatch Nines Bike 2026 landed in Sölden, Austria, uniting MTB and BMX on a one-of-a-kind course at Bike Republic Sölden.
With no competition clock ticking, the event delivered numerous standout moments including plenty of jaw-dropping tricks.
Catch them all below!
"When you surround yourself with greatness, magical things happen, and the Nines is exactly one of those places. For the Nines to welcome us with open arms, the BMX community to the mountain bike community, one big family, different toys, same passion… It's absolutely unreal to me."
Swatch Proteam athlete Kevin Peraza.
Stacked athlete lineup
Swatch Nines Bike featured a stellar lineup of elite athletes who pushed progression to new heights on a one-of-a-kind course envisioned and shaped by riders, including Swatch Proteam athletes Erik Fedko, Kevin Peraza, and Sam Pilgrim.
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Swatch Nines Snow 2026 - a landmark first
Swatch Nines for 2026 has officially carved its mark in the snow, launching the first chapter of its exciting three-part sports series built around progression, with a historic debut in Asia.
Held between 6 and 11 April, in Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU, one of Japan’s largest and most diverse ski resorts, the event will be remembered as one of the standout editions.
Event highlights
Sitskier Jay Rawe (SKI, USA), who stomped a never-been-done flair on the quarterpipe.
Kaishu and Ayumu Hirano (SNB, JPN), Takeru Otsuka (SNB, JPN), Miyabi Onitsuka (SNB, JPN), Hiroto Ogiwara (SNB, JPN) and others lighting up the course with a blend of technicality and effortless style.
Max Moffatt (SKI, CAN), Elena Gaskell (SKI, CAN) and Jesper Tjäder (SKI, SWE) unlocking creative lines and delivering clean hits throughout the sessions.
Huge triple corks on the jump from Hiroto Ogiwara (SNB, JPN), Dylan Deschamps (SKI, CAN) and Lucas Ball (SKI, NZL).
Kaishu Hirano (SNB, JPN) sending a gorgeous McTwist Method on his signature quarterpipe feature.
Genre-bending trampoline stuntsmanship from Jesper Tjäder (SKI, SWE) and Lane Weaver (SNB, CAN).
Elena Gaskell (SKI, CAN) serving up a 1080 Mute and Cool Wakushima (SNB, NZL) landing a Back 900 Mute on the main jump.
Swatch Proteam athletes leading the charge
Top riders hit Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU’s legendary powder, showcasing groundbreaking creativity on a course shaped by the participants themselves.
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Save the date for more Swatch Nines action
The action keeps rolling with Swatch Nines Bike in Sölden this June and Swatch Nines Surf in Waco this October.
Swatch Nines Surf & Skate
8- 10 October 2026, Waco, Texas | Public day: October 10, 2026