Cannonball MTB Festival
Presented by Boost Mobile 10 – 14 February 2026
Not just for competitors, Cannonball MTB Festival is the perfect way to immerse yourself in everything the Australian MTB world has to offer. With some of the biggest names in mountain biking descending on Thredbo, its the perfect opportunity to meet your favourite pro, cheer on your mates, plus soak in the vibes with entertainment from some of Australia’s hottest DJ’s & bands!
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Looking to bring your bike? Despite the racing, there is still a massive chunk of the trail network open to the public for riding. See below.
Athlete Poster Signing: Wednesday 5pm-6pm
Maxxis Dual Slalom Finals: Thursday 5pm-7pm
Oakley Pump Track Finals: Friday 5:45pm-7:45pm
RockShox Downhill Finals: Saturday 11am-4pm
Deity Whip Wars: Saturday 5pm-5:45pm
Special Guest presented by Balter: Saturday 7:30pm-9pm
Cannonball Afterparty: Saturday 9pm-Late
Festival Highlights
2026 Entertinment Schedule
| Time | Event Schedule | Location/Trails |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 9 February | ||
| 9am – 4pm | All Courses Open | Kosciuszko Chairlift |
| 1pm – 5pm | Plate Collection | Cannonball Event Office – Keller Bar |
| Tuesday 10 February | ||
| 8am – 5pm | Plate Collection | Cannonball Event Office – Keller Bar |
| 9am – 4pm | Specialized All-Mountain Enduro Official Practice | Kosciuszko Chairlift |
| 9am – 4pm | Fox Flow Motion Cup & Rockshox Australian Open DH Course Open | Kosciuszko Chairlift |
| Wednesday 11 February | ||
| 8am – 5pm | Plate Collection | Cannonball Event Office – Keller Bar |
| 8am – 10am | Specialized All-Mountain Enduro Official Practice | Merritts Gondola & Cruiser Chairlift |
| 9am – 4pm | Oakley Pump Track Challenge Course Open | Village Green Pump Track |
| 9am – 5pm | Maxxis Dual Slalom Course Open | Friday Flat |
| 9am – 4pm | Fox Flow Motion Cup Official Practice | Kosciuszko Chairlift |
| 9am – 4pm | Rockshox Australian Open DH Course Open | Kosciuszko Chairlift |
| 11am – 4pm | Specialized All-Mountain Enduro Racing | Merritts Gondola & Cruiser Chairlift |
| 4:30pm – 5pm | Specialized All-Mountain Enduro Presentations | The Alpine Bar |
| 5pm – 6pm | Athlete Poster Signing | The Alpine Bar |
| Thursday 12 February | ||
| 8am – 5pm | Plate Collection | Cannonball Event Office – Keller Bar |
| Load Chairlift 8am – 8:30am | Rockshox Australian Open DH Track Walk | Kosciuszko Chairlift (as foot passengers only) |
| 8am – 9:30am | Maxxis Dual Slalom Course Official Practice | Friday Flat |
| 8am – 11:30am | Fox Flow Motion Cup Official Practice | Kosciuszko Chairlift |
| 9am – 5pm | Oakley Pump Track Challenge Official Practice | Village Green Pump Track |
| 9:30am – 1pm | Maxxis Dual Slalom Qualifying Times | Friday Flat |
| 9:30am – 1:30pm | Rockshox Australian Open DH Official Practice – All Categories | Kosciuszko Chairlift |
| 1pm – 3pm | Maxxis Dual Slalom Course Open | Friday Flat |
| 1:30pm – 3:30pm | Rockshox Australian Open DH Official Practice – Pro & U19 ONLY | Kosciuszko Chairlift |
| 12pm – 4pm | Fox Flow Motion Cup Racing | Kosciuszko Chairlift |
| 3pm – 4:30pm | Maxxis Dual Slalom Official Practice | Friday Flat |
| 4pm – 7pm | DJ Fin | Friday Flat |
| 5pm – 7pm | Maxxis Dual Slalom Finals Racing | Friday Flat |
| 7:30pm – 8pm | Fox Flow Motion Cup & Maxxis Dual Slalom Presentations | The Alpine Bar |
| Friday 13 February | ||
| 7:30am - 9:30am | Plate Collection | Valley Terminal Guest Services |
| 7:30am – 9:30am | Rockshox Australian Open DH Official Practice – All categories except Pro & U19 | Kosciuszko Chairlift |
| 7:30am – 10am | Oakley Pump Track Challenge Qualifying Times | Village Green Pump Track |
| 9:30am – 10:45am | Rockshox Australian Open DH Official Practice – Pro & U19 ONLY | Kosciuszko Chairlift |
| 10am – 3:30pm | Oakley Pump Track Challenge Course Open | Village Green Pump Track |
| 11am – 4:30pm | Rockshox Australian Open DH Seeding | Kosciuszko Chairlift |
| 4pm – 5:30pm | Oakley Pump Track Challenge Official Practice | Village Green Pump Track |
| 5pm – 7:45pm | DJ Fin | Village Green Pump Track |
| 5:45pm – 7:45pm | Oakley Pump Track Challenge Finals Racing | Village Green Pump Track |
| 8pm – 8:30pm | Oakley Pump Track Challenge Presentations | The Alpine Bar |
| 9pm - Late | Cannonball Warm Up Party ft. Live @ Subs | The Schuss Bar |
| Saturday 14 February | ||
| 7:30am – 10am | Rockshox Australian Open DH Official Practice – All categories | Kosciuszko Chairlift |
| 10am – 10:45am | Rockshox Australian Open DH Official Practice – Pro & U19 ONLY | Kosciuszko Chairlift |
| 11am – 4:30pm | Rockshox Australian Open DH Finals Racing | Kosciuszko Chairlift |
| 2pm – 5:45pm | DJ Fin & Just Carlo Live Trackside | Event Hub |
| 5pm – 5:45pm | Deity Whip Wars | Event Hub |
| 6pm – 6:45pm | Rockshox Australian Open DH, Deity Whip Wars & Boost Mobile King & Queen Presentations | The Alpine Bar |
| 6:45pm – 9pm | Cannonball Closing Party ft. Special Guest presented by Balter | The Alpine Bar |
| 9pm – Late | Official Cannonball After Party ft. DJ Fin & Just Carlo | Keller Bar |
| *This schedule can change at any time due to weather or participation numbers. Please check regularly for any updates | ||
Supporting a friend or family member? Check out the full competitor schedule here.
Enquiries
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