FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Season Opener in Sölden, Austria

Michael Fulton23 Oct 2024

TL;DR

The 2024-25 FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup season kicks off this weekend in Sölden, Austria, featuring the women's and men's Giant Slalom events. Skiers and fans alike are gearing up for an action-packed weekend of world-class alpine racing, with competitions scheduled for October 26 and 27. U.S. viewers can catch the events live on Peacock, with additional coverage on various networks throughout the season.

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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.

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Michael Fulton

Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

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