When does the Epic Pass price go up in 2026?
Short answer: the next (and reportedly final) Epic Pass price increase is after Sunday, November 15, 2026, and sales close December 6, 2026. Both dates come from POWDER (Oct 13); Vail hasn't published them yet unverified. [POWDER]
Today's adult price: $1,169 (Epic Local $869). Checked Oct 20, 2026.
Epic Pass deadlines
- Price Epic Pass: last day before final price increase (reported) unverified Nov 15, 2026 · Reported by POWDER; Vail hasn't published it. [1] [2]Nov 15
- Off sale Epic Pass sales close (reported) unverified Dec 6, 2026 · Reported by POWDER; not confirmed by Vail. [1] [2]Dec 6
Current Epic prices (2026-27)
| Pass | Adult price | Next price change | Off sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic PassAdult (31+). Ages 13-30: $929 | $1,169 | After Nov 15, 2026 unverified | Dec 6, 2026 unverified |
| Epic Local PassAdult (31+), holiday restrictions | $869 | After Nov 15, 2026 unverified | Dec 6, 2026 unverified |
| Ikon Pass (for comparison)Adult (23+) | $1,529 | No more increases | December (date TBA) |
Price history this season
- After Sep 7, 2026: price increase [1] [2] [3] [4]
- After Oct 7, 2026: adult Epic +$24 to $1,169, Epic Local +$20 to $869 [epicorikon]
- After Nov 15, 2026: final increase, reported unverified [POWDER]
- Dec 6, 2026: sales close, reported unverified [POWDER]
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FAQ
When does the Epic Pass price go up in 2026?
POWDER reported (Oct 13, 2026) that the Epic Pass goes up one more time after November 15, 2026. Vail Resorts hasn't published that date, so treat it as unverified. [POWDER]
How much is the Epic Pass right now?
When do Epic Pass sales end for 2026-27?
POWDER reported sales close on December 6, 2026. Not confirmed by Vail yet unverified. [POWDER]
How much did the Epic Pass go up last time?
After Oct 7, 2026 the adult Epic Pass went up $24 to $1,169 and the Epic Local went up $20 to $869. It also went up after Sep 7. [epicorikon]
Is there a grace period after an Epic price deadline?
Often, but don't count on it. Epic vs Ikon notes Vail has tended to give at least a 24-hour grace period after announced deadlines. [epicorikon]
Is the Ikon Pass going up too?
No. Ikon told POWDER there's no further price increase before sales stop. Adult Ikon is $1,529. Sales end "early to late December"; last season they stopped Dec 11. [POWDER]
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