On August 31st and September 1st, 2024, the "Battle of the Gladiators" will take place at Silvretta Therme Ischgl, marking the first Austrian qualification for the Aufguss World Cup Freestyle. Sauna masters like Bernie Becht and Thor Moeller will compete one-on-one, showcasing precise movements and creative choreographies to impress the jury and qualify for the 2025 finals at the Palac Saturna sauna in Poland.

Limited event tickets for the "Battle of the Gladiators" are available, which include a combo day ticket, breakfast, and guaranteed access to five competitions. Tickets can be purchased at shop.silvrettatherme.at. Each day features nine duels, followed by special show infusions. Regular sauna and combo tickets are also available, but access to the battles is not guaranteed without an event ticket.