64th World Championship Snowmobile Derby

Hosting world-class oval and vintage racing, the World Championship Snowmobile Derby is not only the largest and most prestigious snowmobile competition in the sport, it is also one of the premier winter sporting events in the Midwest and a destination recognized by racing enthusiasts around the globe.

Widely known as the “Indianapolis 500 of Snowmobile Racing,” Derby draws more than 20,000 spectators each year to the World Championship Derby Complex in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Fans travel from across the United States, Canada, and beyond to witness over 500 drivers compete on one of the most iconic tracks in motorsports. Racing on a solid ice oval at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour, athletes and machines are pushed to their limits in pursuit of a World Championship title.

For more than 60 years, the Derby has been held on its legendary fully contained, half-mile banked oval track located in the heart of Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Generations of racers, families, and fans have made the pilgrimage to Eagle River, creating traditions that span decades and establishing Derby as a cornerstone of winter motorsports culture.

Beyond the racing action, the World Championship Snowmobile Derby delivers a complete fan experience featuring premium hospitality options, corporate suites, indoor Hot Seats, live broadcasting, vendor exhibits, food and beverage service, and opportunities to meet the sport’s top competitors. Whether you’re a lifelong snowmobile enthusiast or attending for the first time, the energy, speed, and tradition of Derby weekend creates an unforgettable experience unlike any other in winter sports.

From historic vintage sleds that celebrate the sport’s heritage to the latest high-performance racing machines competing for world titles, the World Championship Snowmobile Derby showcases the past, present, and future of snowmobile racing—all in one extraordinary venue. For racers and fans alike, there is no greater stage in the sport than Eagle River.