Who doesn’t love the adrenaline rush of skiers zooming down crazy mountain slopes? The countdown is on for the 2024–25 FIS Skiing World Cup season! Fans have been itching for action since the last World Cup wrapped up on March 23, and now they can’t wait to see their favorite skiers chase that shiny Crystal Globe again.
The excitement is building as the new ski season kicks off in Solden, Austria! Mikaela Shiffrin is ready to make her much-anticipated comeback after an MCL injury last January, with a major milestone in sight—100 career race wins. Meanwhile, last season’s overall champion, Lara Gut-Behrami, is determined to defend her title and challenge Shiffrin on the slopes. On the men’s side, Marco Odermatt is gunning for his fourth consecutive overall title, adding even more anticipation to the competition. With these thrilling storylines, the 2024-25 season is set to deliver unforgettable moments!
US venues and schedule for the FIS Skiing World Cup unveiled
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The 2024-2025 World Cup season is gearing up to kick off in Sölden, Austria, and it’s gonna be epic! Both the ladies and gents are ready to take on those slopes, and as winter rolls in, the excitement will spread to different venues. For example, the Killington slalom is going to be a girls-only showdown. Plus, North America is buzzing with stops at hot spots like Killington, Sun Valley, Beaver Creek, and Tremblant. Ski fans, get ready for some serious action!
This season, the U.S. is hosting an incredible 11 FIS World Cups, and one of the most exciting highlights is the first-ever back-to-back men’s and women’s speed races on the iconic Birds of Prey track at Beaver Creek. How awesome is that? Plus, the Alpine World Cup Finals are returning to the U.S. for the first time since 2017, taking place at the picturesque Sun Valley Resort in Idaho. From March 22 to 27, 2025, the top 25 athletes will compete in an epic showdown, making it a season-ending event you won’t want to miss!
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Beaver Creek has been hosting the men’s Birds of Prey since 1997, but this December, the women will finally get their chance to tackle that legendary course, racing from December 14 to 15. And the excitement doesn’t stop there! After a long break, an aerials World Cup is landing in Lake Placid, New York, on January 18–19, 2025. Next up, Waterville Valley in New Hampshire will host a moguls and dual moguls World Cup on January 25–26, followed by Deer Valley, Utah, from February 6–8, where athletes will compete in moguls, aerials, and dual moguls. This season is packed with thrilling action!
Here’s how to catch the excitement and score your FIS Skiing World Cup tickets!
While we’re still waiting on any official news about the 2024-25 season, we can guess what’s coming based on last year. If you’re in the U.S., finding a way to catch your favorite alpine skiers will be a breeze! Previously, NBC and Peacock had all the action from Paris, airing the FIS Skiing World Cup races live on NBC and CNBC. You could also stream it all on Peacock and the NBC Sports app, so you know they’ll be back for more.
If you’re looking for a free option, Outside has you covered for all the domestic events. Last year, Outside+ subscribers could watch the races on demand, so keep an eye on that. And if you want to catch international events live, skiandsnowboard.live is the place to be. Planning to watch it in person? You can grab tickets straight from Killington’s site, starting at just $10 and going up to $100. So, are you excited for the FIS Skiing World Cup season? Who are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments!
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