January 23, 2026
Red Bull Heavy Metal brings extreme snowboarding to Montreal
Get ready Montreal, because Red Bull Heavy Metal is coming to town, bringing extreme snowboarding Olympic park
The world’s best snowboarders will drop in for an all-out showcase of progression, style, and pure street creativity, transforming one of Canada’s most historic venues into the ultimate urban riding battleground.
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This year’s edition will feature unique competition zones built exclusively for Montreal, each pushing different elements of street snowboarding to the edge. From custom rail setups to massive gaps and innovative, never-before-seen features, every line is designed to test the limits of even the most elite riders.
It’s raw. It’s loud. It’s going to be epic.
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.
It’s also the first year the event is going international, with Red Bull Heavy Metal Canada hitting the iconic Olympic Park in Montreal, Quebec on February 28th.
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This year’s Canadian edition will feature unique competition zones built exclusively for Montreal, each pushing different elements of street snowboarding to the edge. From custom rail setups to massive gaps and innovative, never-before-seen features, every line is designed to test the limits of even the most elite riders.
And best of all – this event is free for everyone to attend!
