Here is the official schedule for the 2026/2027 BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup season, including the World Championships.
📅 2026/2027 Biathlon World Cup Schedule
Trimester 1 (2026)
| Dates | Location | Event Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24 – Nov 29, 2026 | 🇫🇮 Kontiolahti, Finland | World Cup 1 |
| Dec 1 – Dec 6, 2026 | 🇦🇹 Hochfilzen, Austria | World Cup 2 |
| Dec 8 – Dec 13, 2026 | 🇫🇷 Annecy – Le Grand-Bornand, France | World Cup 3 |
Trimester 2 (2027)
| Dates | Location | Event Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | 🇸🇮 Pokljuka, Slovenia | World Cup 4 (New New Year Event) |
| Jan 5 – Jan 10, 2027 | 🇩🇪 Ruhpolding, Germany | World Cup 5 |
| Jan 12 – Jan 17, 2027 | 🇮🇹 Antholz-Anterselva, Italy | World Cup 6 |
| Jan 19 – Jan 24, 2027 | 🇨🇿 Nové Město na Moravě, Czechia | World Cup 7 |
| Feb 8 – Feb 21, 2027 | 🇪🇪 Otepää, Estonia | 🏆 IBU World Championships |
Trimester 3 (2027)
| Dates | Location | Event Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2 – Mar 7, 2027 | 🇩🇪 Oberhof, Germany | World Cup 8 (Moved to March) |
| Mar 9 – Mar 14, 2027 | 🇸🇪 Östersund, Sweden | World Cup 9 |
| Mar 16 – Mar 21, 2027 | 🇳🇴 Oslo Holmenkollen, Norway | World Cup Final |
💡 Key Highlights
- New Year’s Sprint/Relay: Pokljuka hosts a shortened 2-day event right around New Year’s.
- March Shift: Oberhof moves from its traditional January date to early March.
- Peak Event: The 2027 World Championships will be held in Otepää, Estonia.
Every single stop on the BMW IBU World Cup circuit – including the 2027 World Championships in Otepää—hosts competitions for both gender categories.
What each weekend typical includes:
- Women’s Events: Sprints (7.5 km), Pursuits (10 km), Individuals (15 km), Mass Starts (12.5 km), and Women’s Relays (4 x 6 km).
- Men’s Events: Sprints (10 km), Pursuits (12.5 km), Individuals (20 km), Mass Starts (15 km), and Men’s Relays (4 x 7.5 km).
- Joint Events: Mixed Relays and Single Mixed Relays feature men and women competing on the same team.
Note: Times are in Central European Time (CET), and changes to the schedule are possible.
Here are the official links and social media channels for the International Biathlon Union (IBU) and the World Cup:
- 🌐 Official Website: biathlonworld.com
- 📸 Instagram: @ibu_biathlonworld
- 📘 Facebook: International Biathlon Union
