BREAKING NEWS: Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Unveils Thrilling 2025-2026 Season Schedule
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has released the provisional calendar for the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2025-2026 season, promising an exhilarating lineup of races and a major focus on the highly anticipated Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. This 60th World Cup season for both men and women is set to kick off in late October 2025 and conclude in March 2026, featuring a packed schedule of speed and technical disciplines across iconic and returning venues.
The season will commence with the traditional giant slaloms in Sölden, Austria, for both men and women, on October 26th and 25th, 2025, respectively. From there, the tour will quickly head to Levi, Finland, and Gurgl, Austria, for slalom events in November.
A significant highlight of the early season will be the return of Copper Mountain, USA, to the World Cup circuit. After decades, the Colorado venue will host men’s Super-G and Giant Slalom on November 27th and 28th, marking a comeback for men’s competition there since 1976. The women will also make their return to Copper Mountain after 24 years, with a Giant Slalom and Slalom on November 29th and 30th. This North American swing will continue with the men heading to Beaver Creek, USA, for Downhill, Super-G, and Giant Slalom races in early December.
December will see the circuit move to European classics such as Val d’Isère, France, for men’s Giant Slalom and Slalom, and the women’s return to Val d’Isère for speed events. Speed specialists will then descend upon Val Gardena Gröden, Italy, for men’s Downhill and Super-G, while Alta Badia, Italy, will host men’s Giant Slalom and Slalom. The women will have their speed races in St. Moritz, Switzerland, and tech events in Courchevel, France, and Semmering, Austria.
As the new year dawns, January will bring a host of challenging races. Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, remains a staple for men’s slalom, while Adelboden, Switzerland, will test the men in Giant Slalom and Slalom. The legendary Hahnenkamm races in Kitzbühel, Austria, will once again host men’s Super-G, Downhill, and Slalom, arguably some of the most demanding and celebrated events on the calendar. For the women, Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, will host Giant Slalom and Slalom, and Zauchensee, Austria, will be a key stop for speed disciplines. Notably, two new venues are scheduled for January: Tarvisio, Italy, for women’s speed events, and Špindlerův Mlýn, Czech Republic, for women’s technical races. Crans-Montana, Switzerland, will also host crucial test events for the 2027 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, with both men’s and women’s speed races scheduled just before the Olympic break.
The focal point of the 2025-2026 season is undoubtedly the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, scheduled from February 6th to 22nd, 2026, in Italy. The World Cup circuit will observe a significant break to accommodate the Olympic alpine skiing events, with men’s races taking place in Bormio and women’s in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Following the Olympics, the World Cup will resume in late February and March. The men will head to Garmisch, Germany, for speed events, while the women will compete in Soldeu, Andorra, and Val di Fassa, Italy. The penultimate races will see men in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, and Courchevel, France, and women in Åre, Sweden.
The grand finale of the 2025-2026 Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season will take place in Lillehammer, Norway, from March 21st to 25th, 2026. Kvitfjell will host the speed races, while Hafjell will be the stage for the technical events, culminating in the crowning of the overall Crystal Globe winners.
The provisional calendar outlines a season with 37 races for both men and women, ensuring a balanced mix of disciplines. The men’s calendar features 17 speed events (7 Downhills, 10 Super-Gs) and 20 technical events (9 Giant Slaloms, 11 Slaloms), while the women’s schedule includes 17 speed events (9 Downhills, 8 Super-Gs) and 20 technical events (10 Giant Slaloms, 10 Slaloms). This meticulously planned schedule promises a season filled with thrilling competition and memorable moments as the world’s best alpine skiers vie for glory on the global stage.
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