Utah’s Olympic legacy venues to host 14 competitions this season

The 2024-25 Winter season is primed for over a dozen competitions at Utah's olympic legacy venues. Photo: Michele Roepke // TownLift

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Utah kicks off its first winter sports season since being selected to host the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, with more than a dozen competitions scheduled at venues from the 2002 Games.

The legacy venues, which partnered with ten international sports federations and national governing bodies, will showcase both elite and developing athletes throughout the season.

“These events are a testament to Utah’s strong sport and Olympic legacy, and they also provide a brief glimpse into the energy and excitement the world can expect in 2034,” said Jeff Robbins, president and CEO of the Utah Sports Commission.

Young athletes will compete in more than half of this season’s events, from bobsled to biathlon, at the same facilities slated to host the 2034 Games. The youth focus aligns with one of the bid’s central goals: fostering Olympic and Paralympic values in upcoming generations.

Beyond winter sports, the Salt Palace Convention Center will host the USA Volleyball Girls 18s National Qualifier—a precursor to the national championships—and the USA Judo Youth Nationals, which are returning to Utah for the first time since 2021.

2024-25 Winter Schedule:

Dec. 3-7: IBSF Bobsleigh and Skeleton North American Cup and Junior Pan American Championships, Utah Olympic Park

Dec. 14: FIL Luge Youth Continental Cup, Utah Olympic Park

Dec. 28, 30-31: U.S. Biathlon Youth and Junior Championships and International Team Trials, Soldier Hollow

Jan. 3-5: U.S. Short Track Junior Championships and World Tour Qualifier, Utah Olympic Oval

Jan. 8-12, 18-19: IBSF Bobsleigh and Skeleton North American Cup, Utah Olympic Park

Jan. 10-12: U.S. Speed Skating World Cup Qualifier and Open Masters Championships, Utah Olympic Oval

Jan. 24-26: USA Volleyball Salt Lake City Showdown Girls 18s National Qualifier, Salt Palace Convention Center

Feb. 6-8: Intermountain Health Freestyle International, Deer Valley

Feb. 12-13: FIS Moguls NorAm Cup, Deer Valley

Feb. 14-15: FIS Aerials NorAm Cup, Utah Olympic Park

Feb. 27: U.S. Nordic Combined Junior Championships, Utah Olympic Park

March 10-15: U.S. Cross Country Junior Championships, Soldier Hollow

March 17-23: U.S. Freestyle Junior Championships, Utah Olympic Park

March 29-30: USA Judo Youth National Championships, Salt Palace Convention Center