FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Season Opener in Sölden, Austria
Michael Fulton (SnowStash)
Sölden Hosts Season Opener for FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup
The 2024-25 FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup season is set to begin this weekend in Sölden, Austria, with the traditional Giant Slalom events for both women and men. This marks the start of another thrilling season of world-class alpine ski racing.
The race track for the FIS events this weekend in Sölden. Credit: Sölden Ski Resort
Event Schedule:
- Women's Giant Slalom - Saturday, October 26First Run: 10:00 AM local time (4:00 AM ET)Second Run: 1:00 PM local time (7:00 AM ET)
- Men's Giant Slalom - Sunday, October 27First Run: 10:00 AM local time (5:00 AM ET)Second Run: 1:00 PM local time (8:00 AM ET)
Note: The difference in ET times for the men's event is due to European Summer Time ending earlier than Daylight Savings Time in the United States.
Viewing Options for U.S. Audiences:
- Live coverage: Peacock
- Tape-delayed coverage: NBC (limited)
Location of where the FIS takes place at Sölden ski resort. Credit: Sölden Ski Resort
For the remainder of the season, U.S. viewers can catch FIS Alpine Ski World Cup events as follows:
- Events in Austria: Peacock & NBC
- Domestic events: Peacock, NBC, CNBC, and Outside
- International events (excluding Austria): ski and snowboard.live
The Sölden opener is eagerly anticipated by skiers and fans worldwide, as it sets the stage for the upcoming season. The challenging Giant Slalom course on the Rettenbach glacier will test the athletes' technical skills and endurance, providing an early indication of who might be the top contenders for the season.
As the world's best alpine skiers gather in Sölden, they'll be looking to start their World Cup campaigns on a high note. The results from this opening weekend could provide valuable insights into the athletes' form and potentially shape the narrative for the rest of the season.
As the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup gets underway, all eyes will be on Sölden to see which athletes will make their mark early in the season. Whether you're a die-hard fan setting an alarm for the live broadcasts or catching up with the highlights later, the season opener promises to deliver the high-speed thrills and world-class skills that make alpine skiing such a captivating sport.
