FIS CROSS-COUNTRY WORLD CUP

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PRODUCTION

All races produced in HD 16/9, with international sound and English graphics; available via satellite.

RACES

Average of 70 Men’s and Women's races per season. More than 100 hours of programming per season.

SCHEDULING

Season runs from NOVEMBER to MARCH
Races are mostly on weekends,
FRIDAY – SUNDAY
Races are generally held in the MORNING/EARLY AFTERNOON

EVENTS

2025/26 – 2033/34

FIS CROSS-COUNTRY WORLD CUP

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

“RUKA TRIPLE”

Season Opening with 6 races in Ruka (FIN), followed by an extensive Scandinavian programme

THE TRADITIONAL “TOUR DE SKI”

With its spectacular Final Climb competition, is held at the end of December/beginning of January and awards World Cup points and the coveted title of Tour de Ski Winner

WORLD CUP FINALS

The 2025/26 Cross-Country World Cup Finals – to award the crystal globe – will be held in Lake Placid (USA)

COMPETITIONS

The ultimate ENDURANCE sport
Formats vary throughout the season, featuring CLASSIC and FREE TECHNIQUES, SPRINTS and LONG DISTANCES, and INDIVIDUAL and MASS STARTS