IBU Biathlon World Cup 2025: Oberhof

The BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup returns to one of biathlon's most iconic venues as Oberhof, Germany hosts the fourth stage from 8-11 January.

Known for its dramatic weather, electric crowds and demanding tracks, Oberhof is a centrepiece of every World Cup winter. Watch high-speed sprints, pursuit races and relays live for free on Eurovision Sport.

• Location: Oberhof, Germany
• Dates: 8-11 January 2026
• Series: BMW IBU World Cup - Stage 4 of the 2025/2026 season
• Events: Men's & Women's Sprint, Pursuit and Relays
• Streaming: Live and free on Eurovision Sport

2026 Oberhof Biathlon World Cup Schedule

All times are local time (CET) and subject to change.

Date & Time (CET)	Event
Thursday 8 January 2026 - 14:10	Men's Sprint - 10km
Friday 9 January 2026 - 14:25	Women's Sprint - 7.5km
Saturday 10 January 2026 - 12:00	Men's Pursuit - 12.5km
Saturday 10 January 2026 - 14:25	Women's Relay - 4x6km
Sunday 11 January 2026 - 11:00	Men's Relay - 4x7.5km
Sunday 11 January 2026 - 14:30	Women's Pursuit - 10km

Oberhof Biathlon Venue: Lotto Thüringen Arena am Rennsteig

A famous biathlon site, the Thüringen Arena sits at around 800m altitude and offers long climbs, tight descents and a shooting range notorious for swirling crosswinds. The venue has repeatedly hosted top-tier IBU competitions, including the 2023 Biathlon World Championships, and remains central to Germany's winter sports identity.

With around 20,000 spectator seats filling the arena and forest routes, Oberhof is known for one of the most vibrant atmospheres in the sport.

About the Biathlon World Cup

The BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup is the sport's premier annual series, bringing together the world's top biathletes for a full winter of racing across Europe and beyond.

Held every year from November to March, the World Cup combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. It features multiple race formats, Sprint, Pursuit, Mass Start, Individual and Relays, with biathletes earning points at each event toward the coveted Overall World Cup title and discipline globes. Consistency across all venues, terrains and weather conditions is what ultimately crowns a World Cup champion.

The season is divided into several stages, each hosted at a different venue. These varied locations ensure the competition tests every element of biathlon: altitude, snow quality, shooting conditions and course profiles.

The series began in 1977-78 and has grown under the International Biathlon Union (IBU) into one of winter sport's most watched annual competitions.

IBU Biathlon World Cup 2025: Annecy-Le Grand Bornand Recap

The third stop of the 2025/26 World Cup delivered six different winners and a new women's yellow bib before the winter break. France's Lou Jeanmonnot and Norway's Johan-Olav Botn head to Oberhof as the overall World Cup leaders.

Jeanmonnot's Breakthrough Win

• Lou Jeanmonnot won gold in the women's pursuit, thrilling the home crowd and claiming the yellow bib.
• She also took silver in both the sprint and the mass start.

Öberg Returns to the Top

• Sweden's Hanna Öberg won the women's sprint with 10/10 shooting - her first individual World Cup victory since 2023.

Kirkeeide's First Victory

• Maren Kirkeeide (NOR) edged out two French athletes in a close finish to win the women's mass start - her first career World Cup win.

Giacomel Dominates

• Italy's Tommaso Giacomel controlled the men's mass start, sealing another win of the season.

Yellow Bibs into Oberhof

• Women: Lou Jeanmonnot (FRA)
• Men: Johan-Olav Botn (NOR)

Where to Watch Biathlon on Eurovision Sport

Follow every race of the IBU World Cup Oberhof 2026 live and free on Eurovision Sport, including full replays, subject to broadcast restrictions.

You can also catch up on all earlier stages of the 2025/26 season:

• World Cup Östersund - Stop 1 [link]
• World Cup Hochfilzen - Stop 2 [link]
• World Cup Annecy - Le Grand-Bornand - Stop 3 [link]

Other biathlon events are also available to watch:

• Sweden Premiere Biathlon 2025
• 2025 Loop One Biathlon Festival
• City Biathlon 2025 - Dresden
• 2024/25 Biathlon World Cup

More world-class biathlon action is available all winter on Eurovision Sport.