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The 59th edition of the FIS Alpine World Cup is set to kick off this week in Soelden, Austria, featuring some of the world’s top alpine skiers. Swiss Olympic champions Marco Odermatt and Lara Gut-Behrami will be looking to defend their overall titles, while American star Mikaela Shiffrin will be a formidable contender in the women’s competition.
Key Highlights:
- Mikaela Shiffrin is coming off an MCL sprain from January but made a strong return in March, equaling the record with her eighth slalom title. She aims for her sixth overall crystal globe this season.
- The Soelden race marks the beginning of a six-month season that culminates in March at Sun Valley, Idaho.
How to Watch Mikaela Shiffrin in the Alpine World Cup:
- TV Channel: None
- Live Stream: Available on Peacock
Soelden Event Schedule:
October 26, 2023:
- Women’s Giant Slalom (First run): 4 a.m. ET
- Women’s Giant Slalom (Second run): 7 a.m. ET
October 27, 2023:
- Men’s Giant Slalom (First run): 5 a.m. ET
- Men’s Giant Slalom (Second run): 8 a.m. ET
Upcoming Women’s Race Schedule for 2024-25 Season:
- Nov. 16: Levi, Finland – Slalom
- Nov. 23: Gurgl, Austria – Slalom
- Nov. 30 – Dec. 1: Killington, Vermont – Giant Slalom, Slalom
- Dec. 7-8: Tremblant, Quebec, Canada – Giant Slalom
- Dec. 14-15: Beaver Creek, Colorado – Downhill, Super-G
- Dec. 21-22: St. Moritz, Switzerland – Super-G
- Dec. 28-29: Semmering, Austria – Giant Slalom, Slalom
- Jan. 4-5: Kranjska Gora, Slovenia – Giant Slalom, Slalom
- Jan. 11-12: St. Anton, Austria – Downhill, Super-G
- Jan. 14: Flachau, Austria – Slalom
- Jan. 18-19: Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – Downhill, Super-G
- Jan. 21: Kronplatz, Italy – Giant Slalom
- Jan. 25-26: Garmisch, Germany – Downhill, Super-G
- Jan. 30: Courchevel, France – Slalom
- Feb. 4: Saalbach, Austria (World Championships) – Team Parallel
- Feb. 6: Saalbach, Austria (World Championships) – Super-G
- Feb. 8: Saalbach, Austria (World Championships) – Downhill
- Feb. 11: Saalbach, Austria (World Championships) – Team Combined
- Feb. 13: Saalbach, Austria (World Championships) – Giant Slalom
- Feb. 15: Saalbach, Austria (World Championships) – Slalom
- Feb. 22-23: Sestriere, Italy – Giant Slalom, Slalom
- Feb. 28 – Mar. 2: Kvitfjell, Norway – Downhill, Super-G
- Mar. 8-9: Are, Sweden – Giant Slalom, Slalom
- Mar. 14-15: La Thuile, Italy – Downhill, Super-G
- Mar. 22: Sun Valley, Idaho – Downhill
- Mar. 23: Sun Valley, Idaho – Super-G
- Mar. 25: Sun Valley, Idaho – Giant Slalom
- Mar. 27: Sun Valley, Idaho – Slalom
With the season kicking off, fans can expect thrilling races and intense competition as the best in alpine skiing vie for glory!
