Scandinavian Team Battle Recap
The Scandinavian Team Battle 2026 once again transformed CopenHill Urban Mountain into the epicentre of summer freestyle skiing. With more than 1,000 spectators attending throughout the day, the event delivered its biggest and most ambitious edition to date, culminating in another impressive victory for Team Norway.
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Combining elite-level skiing, creative course design, festival energy, and a passionate Copenhagen audience, Scandinavian Team Battle continues to establish itself as one of the most unique freestyle ski events in the world.
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Norway Defends The Crown
Representing Team Norway, Mikkel BK and Robert Ruud delivered a standout performance from start to finish. Their combination of technical precision, creativity, and teamwork impressed both judges and spectators, earning them the highest score of the day.
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But the battle was far from one-sided. Teams from across Scandinavia and beyond pushed the limits of what is possible on dry slope terrain, throwing down synchronized tricks, creative rail combinations, and daring stunts throughout the competition. From duo flips on the money booter to pool drops, ski taps, and countless improvised maneuvers, every team brought its own approach to the contest.
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This year's course was the largest and most innovative in event history. Purpose-built for the team format, it featured oversized features and unique obstacles that encouraged interaction between teammates, including a criss-cross rail setup and the now-iconic swimming pool feature, which became the stage for some of the day's most memorable moments.
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A Celebration Of Ski Culture
More than just a competition, Scandinavian Team Battle has evolved into a full-day festival celebrating freestyle skiing and action sports culture.
Team Canada's Max Moffatt & Mark Hendrickson. Photo by Joachim Clausen Hansen
Highlights from the 2026 edition included:
• The largest international field of teams ever, featuring riders from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Open Qualifier Team.
• The biggest Open Qualifier Jam to date, giving emerging local and international talent the opportunity to earn a place in the Pro Competition.
• Live music, street food, partner activations, pop-up shops, and activities throughout the day.
• A packed rooftop afterparty that kept the celebrations going long after the final run.
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Open Qualifier Draws International Talent
The Open Qualifier returned for its second year and saw its strongest turnout yet. More than 30 riders competed in the rail jam format, all aiming to secure a coveted spot in the main event.
The qualifier attracted not only Danish talent but also skiers from Norway, Sweden, and the Czech Republic. After an intense session, local skier Anton Frandsen and Norway's Ola Gullstein emerged as the winners, earning their place in the Pro Competition along with Peak Performance gift cards and VIP access to the event's celebrated afterparty.
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The Biggest Edition Yet
Scandinavian Team Battle reached new heights in 2026. Despite changing weather conditions throughout the day, spectators filled the venue and created an electric atmosphere around the mountain.
The expanded festival area offered guests an even broader experience than previous years, featuring food vendors, ski brands, BMX demonstrations, partner activations, and DJ sets throughout the entire day.
"The event grows year by year, and seeing both the Danish and international ski community come together like this is incredibly motivating. The support, energy, and progression we see every season inspires us to make next year's event even bigger and better," said Jakob Ebskamp, event organizer and Team Denmark rider.
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Final Results
1st) Team Norway – Mikkel BK & Robert Ruud
2nd) Team Sweden – Jesper Tjäder & Oliver Movenius
3rd Team Denmark – Jakob Ebskamp & Gorm Garth-Grüner
Stay tuned to @copenhilldk on Instagram for more content and next year’s event date.