IBU World Cup Oslo Holmenkollen 2026
The BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup Oslo Holmenkollen 2026 marks the final stop of the 2025/2026 season, with the world's best biathletes heading to Norway from 19-22 March 2026 for a decisive weekend of racing. As one of the sport's most iconic venues, Holmenkollen traditionally hosts the season finale, where overall Crystal Globes and discipline titles are often decided.
- Location: Oslo, Norway
- Dates: 19-22 March 2026
- Series: BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup 2025/2026 season
- Venue: Holmenkollen National Ski Arena
- Events: Men's & Women's Sprint, Pursuit and Mass Start
- Streaming: Live and free on Eurovision Sport
Oslo Holmenkollen Biathlon Schedule
All times listed below are local time in Oslo (CET) and are subject to change.
| Date | Event & Time |
|---|---|
| 19th March 2026 | Women's 7.5km Sprint - 16:15 |
| 20th March 2026 | Men's 10km Sprint - 16:15 |
| 21st March 2026 | Women's 10km Pursuit - 13:45 |
| Men's 12.5km Pursuit - 16:15 | |
| 22nd March 2026 | Women's 12.5km Mass Start - 13:45 |
| Men's 15km Mass Start - 16:30 |
Biathlon Venue: Holmenkollen National Ski Arena
Perched above the Norwegian capital, the Holmenkollen National Arena sits at approximately 320 metres above sea level and is one of the most historic sites in winter sport. While globally recognised for ski jumping and Nordic skiing, Holmenkollen has also become a cornerstone of the biathlon calendar.
It was a venue during the 1952 Winter Olympics and has hosted the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 4 times, most recently in 2011. The venue has hosted multiple Biathlon World Championships, most recently in 2016, in addition to regular BMW IBU World Cup stages. Its main grandstand has a 4,000 spectator capacity, with room for more lining the forest tracks, creating a unique festival atmosphere for the season finale.
The course profile features steady climbs and flowing descents, demanding intelligent pacing, while the exposed shooting range can be influenced by shifting winds, particularly in late March conditions.
Recap: IBU World Cup Otepaa 2026
The penultimate stop of the 2025/2026 BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup in Otepää, Estonia delivered decisive results as athletes battled for crucial points before the season finale in Oslo. Racing at the Tehvandi Sport Center, several of the sport's biggest names strengthened their positions in the overall standings while others kept the title fight alive heading into the final races.
- Women's 7.5km Sprint: Julia Simon (FRA) delivered a flawless shooting performance to win in 21:29.5, finishing just ahead of Italy's Lisa Vittozzi (+2.9s). Lou Jeanmonnot (FRA) completed the podium.
- Women's 10km Pursuit: Vittozzi turned the tables in the pursuit, skiing away to victory and securing her third pursuit win of the season.
- Men's Sprint: Norway's Sturla Holm Lægreid produced one of the standout performances of the weekend, combining strong skiing speed with clean shooting to take the victory. Lægreid also claimed victory in the men's pursuit, ahead of Jacquelin.
What to Expect from the Oslo World Cup Finale
With Oslo serving as the final stop of the 2025/2026 campaign, the stakes could not be higher. Overall World Cup titles, discipline globes and top-10 rankings are often decided on the Holmenkollen tracks.
Key athletes to watch include:
- Lou Jeanmonnot (FRA) - Leading the women's overall standings and aiming to secure her first overall World Cup title.
- Lisa Vittozzi (ITA) - A consistent challenger with multiple late-season victories, closing the gap in the standings.
- Sturla Holm Lægreid (NOR) - Currently 5th in the standings, he is a strong contender on home snow, known for his exceptional shooting accuracy.
- Sebastian Samuelsson (SWE) - One of the fastest skiers on the circuit and still within reach of key discipline titles, currently in second place.
With sprint, pursuit and mass start races still to come in Oslo, the final stage promises decisive battles for the overall World Cup crowns and discipline globes.
Where to Watch Biathlon on Eurovision Sport
You can watch the IBU World Cup Oslo Holmenkollen 2026 live and free on Eurovision Sport, subject to broadcast restrictions.
Fans can also stream more world-class biathlon action, including:
- IBU World Cup Otepää 2026
- IBU World Cup Kontiolahti 2026
- IBU Open European Championships 2026
- IBU Youth & Junior World Championships
- 2024/2025 Biathlon World Cup
Follow every stage of the biathlon season, from early winter showdowns to the decisive Holmenkollen finale, all live and free on Eurovision Sport.