NBC to carry second year of Shaun White’s Snow League halfpipe circuit
Summary
The Snow League, a halfpipe competition started by Shaun White, will have its second season broadcast on NBC Sports. The season begins on September 19 in New Zealand and includes a new event in Park City, Utah, with live shows on Peacock and YouTube.Key Facts
- Shaun White created the Snow League after retiring from competitive snowboarding.
- NBC Sports renewed its deal to show all four events of the Snow League's new season.
- The season starts in New Zealand on September 19 and includes a new event in Park City, Utah.
- Park City will host the 2034 Winter Olympics and hasn't had a 22-foot halfpipe since 2019.
- NBC will air encore presentations, while live broadcasts will be on Peacock and the league’s YouTube channel.
- The league features snowboarders and freeskiers competing for a season-long title alongside individual event championships.
- The first season gave out $2.2 million in prizes, with Sena Tomita, Yuto Totsuka, Eileen Gu, and Luke Harrold as champions.
- The season opener will be a team event where teams are chosen through a draft, but it will not affect season standings.
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