Andy Devaney
West Ham have never been a club that does things quietly, but taking the idea of an “away day” and strapping it to two skis is an inspired bit of modern claret-and-blue theatre. The West Ham Winter Weekender is returning to Park City, Utah, from 5–8 February 2026, promising four days of snow, football, and supporter camaraderie — with proceeds helping fund the work of the West Ham United Foundation.
Set against the Park City Mountains, the event is built around Canyons Village and a schedule that reads like the kind of itinerary you’d dream up after watching a late winner and making questionable decisions in a pub. There’s a “Fire and Ice” whiskey tasting, a West Ham United slalom run on a US Ski Team training piste with Club legend Anton Ferdinand, a watch party for the Hammers’ Premier League match against Burnley, an après-ski takeover featuring 5v5 soccer on the snow, and a Super Bowl viewing party to round things off.
In other words: it’s football fandom, but exported into the altitude and served with a side of snow spray.
What is the West Ham Winter Weekender?
At its core, the Winter Weekender is a supporter event designed to bring West Ham fans together in the United States and beyond, while raising money for the club’s charitable arm. It’s not a standard “meet-and-greet” where you shake a hand, take a photo and leave with a lanyard you’ll never wear again. This is a full weekend programme: sport, social events, viewing parties, and the kind of shared stories that turn strangers into mates by the second day.
The club has positioned it as a celebration of football, snow and community spirit — and from the look of the itinerary, they mean it.
Dates, location and how to secure a place
The West Ham Winter Weekender runs 5–8 February 2026 in Park City, Utah, with events centred around Canyons Village. Places are secured via an individual donation to the West Ham United Foundation, starting from $150. Each sign-up supports the Foundation’s community projects in East London, across the UK and beyond.
That detail matters because it gives the weekend a tangible purpose: this isn’t just football tourism for the sake of it — it’s an experience that also helps bankroll initiatives that aim to keep the club’s impact felt beyond matchdays.
What’s on: skiing, slalom, watch parties and Super Bowl night
The headline acts are easy to spot. First, the West Ham United Slalom Run — staged on a US Ski Team training piste — with Anton Ferdinand adding that mixture of banter and authority only a former pro can pull off without trying too hard.
Then there’s the supporter-first stuff: a watch party for the Premier League fixture against Burnley, an après-ski takeover with 5v5 on snow (which sounds like futsal’s chaotic cousin), and a Super Bowl viewing party that recognises a simple truth: if you’re bringing fans together in the States in February, you may as well embrace the biggest night in American sport.
Add in the “Fire and Ice” whiskey tasting and the optional skiing experiences with Ferdinand, and you’ve got a programme designed to keep people talking long after the gloves come off.
Why the West Ham United Foundation is central to the weekend
West Ham’s Foundation is the thread that ties all of this together. The club is clear that proceeds support community projects aimed at people of all ages and backgrounds, and the model is straightforward: the donation secures the place, and the place powers the work.
In an era where football has learned to sell the “experience” as much as the 90 minutes, this is the smarter version of that trend — because it links supporter spending to visible community outcomes rather than just another corporate hospitality upgrade.
Anton Ferdinand on meeting supporters and the Foundation’s impact
Ferdinand, now a club ambassador, is central to the weekend’s appeal — but he also gives the story its heart. His message is equal parts excitement and purpose, especially around reconnecting with supporters stateside and seeing the charitable impact first-hand.
Speaking on the launch of the Winter Weekender with Weedon Ranch, Club Ambassador Anton Ferdinand said: “I can’t wait to head out to Weedon Ranch for the Winter Weekender in February! The first event looked incredible, and I’m excited to reconnect with our passionate supporters stateside. Having had the privilege of spending quality time with so many of them during the Premier League Summer Series last year, I’m now looking forward to connecting with them whilst on two skis!
“There are some spectacular events taking place across the long weekend in a truly iconic location!
“It’s also pleasing to see the impact this will have on the local communities. Having recently been lucky enough to visit The Foundry for the re-opening of the Foundation’s community hub, I know first-hand what a profound impact the donations will have on the communities in east London and beyond. I look forward to seeing you all in February!”
It’s that last part — the impact — that lifts this beyond a novelty weekend. Football clubs talk about community constantly; fewer give fans a clean, direct way to plug into it while also having a genuinely memorable trip.
Fans wishing to attend can secure their place through the official Foundation sign-up page here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/westhamunitedfoundation/1961868
Quick FAQs
How much does it cost to join the West Ham Winter Weekender?
Places are secured via an individual donation to the West Ham United Foundation, starting from $150.
Where is it happening?
Canyons Village, Park City, Utah, with the Park City Mountains as the backdrop.
When is it?
5–8 February 2026.
What activities are included?
Highlights include a whiskey tasting, a slalom run with Anton Ferdinand, a watch party for the Burnley match, 5v5 on snow, and a Super Bowl viewing party, with additional optional activities available.
How do fans sign up?
Via the official Foundation sign-up page.
