The Swedish champions, EK6.
2 March 2026
New Swedish champion crowned in winter's most tactical snowball fight
Snowballs flew thick and fast between the barriers as the Swedish Snowball Fighting Championship, Yukigassen 2026, was decided at the South Harbour in Luleå on 27 and 28 February. Over two days, the ice rink was transformed into a competitive arena where student teams, staff and external teams competed for the national title.
Yukigassen is a Japanese team sport that combines speed, precision and strategy. Matches are played on a purpose built pitch with protective barriers, where teams aim to eliminate their opponents with snowballs or capture the opposing flag. The pace was high from the opening group stages and intensified further during Saturday’s play offs and final.
The competition has long been part of Luleå’s winter tradition and was once again held in connection with Luleå On Ice, contributing to a vibrant atmosphere in the harbour area.
When the final was decided, EK6 stood as Swedish champions after a tough final. The victory means a place in the European Championships in Finland where the team represents Sweden.
Results 2026
Students
- Ek6 + gubbar
- Norrlands Silver
- Snökällan
Companies
- PEAB
- Luleå University of Technology
- Akademiska Hus
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