Red Bull Heavy Metal Boston 2026: Single-day Snowboarding Contest

Red Bull Heavy Metal is a single-day snowboarding contest featuring the most progressive rail riding in the world. Some of the world's best riders will journey to Boston for a legendary showcase of the grit, creativity, and raw energy that defines street snowboarding. The contest will feature three differentiated competition zones, each highlighting different aspects of street snowboarding. Riders will tackle custom-designed rails, gaps, and creative features that will challenge even the most experienced snowboarders. Red Bull Heavy Metal is free and open to the public to spectate.

Red Bull Heavy Metal returns in 2026 bigger and bolder

A history lesson on one of the most revolutionary events in modern street snowboarding and how expanded qualifiers will elevate emerging talent.

Red Bull Heavy Metal, hailed as one of the most influential events in modern street snowboarding, is making its triumphant return in 2026 with an expanded format and a renewed focus on showcasing the sport’s most progressive riders. Building on the success of its 2025 debut at Boston City Hall Plaza, the 2026 iteration promises to elevate the event with two regional qualifiers leading up to the highly anticipated main event in downtown Boston.

With an unwavering commitment to real street features and the raw creativity that defines snowboarding, Red Bull Heavy Metal 2026 will feature three unique riding zones, offering fans an electrifying experience while pushing the limits of the sport. Whether you're in the heart of Boston or at one of the qualifiers in Minneapolis or Pittsburgh, the stage is set for an unforgettable season of snowboarding action.

The road to Boston: Red Bull Heavy Metal 2026 schedule

Red Bull Heavy Metal Minneapolis Qualifier

• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Date: January 17, 2026

Red Bull Heavy Metal Pittsburgh Qualifier

• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Date: January 31, 2026

Red Bull Heavy Metal Boston Finale

• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Date: February 21, 2026

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