IBU World Cup Otepää 2026
The BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup heads to Estonia for the Otepää stage from 12-15 March 2026, as the 2025/2026 season enters its decisive closing stretch. Set in one of the Baltic region's most established winter sports centres, Otepää promises high quality racing across four days of elite competition.
- Location: Otepää, Estonia
- Dates: 12-15 March 2026
- Series: BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup 2025/2026 season
- Venue: Tehvandi Sports Centre
- Events: Men's & Women's Sprint, Pursuit and Relays
- Streaming: Live and free on Eurovision Sport
Otepää Biathlon Schedule
All times listed below are in local Estonian time (EET) and are subject to change.
| Date | Event & Time (EET) |
|---|---|
| 12 March 2026 | 16:15 - Men's 10km Sprint |
| 13 March 2026 | 16:15 - Women's 7.5km Sprint |
| 14 March 2026 |
14:30 - Men's 12.5km Pursuit
17:00 - Women's 10km Pursuit
|
| 15 March 2026 |
13:35 - Single Mixed Relay
15:40 - Mixed Relay
|
Biathlon Venue: Tehvandi Biathlon Stadium
Often referred to as Estonia's winter capital, Otepää is home to the Tehvandi Sports Centre, located approximately 149 metres above sea level in southern Estonia. The venue is widely recognised for its varied terrain, combining steady climbs with flowing descents that reward athletes who manage pacing carefully.
This will be the second time that Tehvandi has hosted the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup. Tehvandi has previously hosted the Youth and Junior World Championships in 2024 and 2018, the Summer Biathlon World Championships 2024, as well as major cross-country skiing competitions.
The stadium grandstand accommodates 1,300 spectators, with compact viewing areas that create an intense, close to the action atmosphere around the shooting range.
Recap: IBU World Cup Kontiolahti 2026
The BMW IBU World Cup stop in Kontiolahti delivered decisive results as the 2025/2026 season entered its closing phase, with clean shooting and relay composure proving crucial across six races in Finland.
- Perfect shooting performances decided titles, with Eric Perrot winning the Men's 20km Individual with no targets missed, while Sturla Holm Lægreid closed the weekend by winning the Men's Mass Start with a flawless shooting performance.
- Sweden's women had a strong event - Elvira Öberg won the 15km Individual and Mass Start silver, while Sweden also secured victory in the Women's Relay with controlled, penalty free shooting.
- Norway won the Men's 4x7.5km Relay without a penalty loop and placed two athletes, Sturla Holm Lægreid & Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen, on the podium in both the Men's Individual and Mass Start, underlining their squad depth late in the season.
- France's Julia Simon's victory in the Women's Mass Start, reinforced her reputation as one of the most reliable head to head racers on the circuit.
Where to Watch Biathlon on Eurovision Sport
You can watch the IBU World Cup Otepää 2026 live and free on Eurovision Sport, subject to broadcast restrictions.
Fans can also stream:
- IBU World Cup Kontiolahti 2026
- IBU World Cup Nove Mesto na Morave 2026
- Sweden Premiere Biathlon 2025
- 2025 Loop One Biathlon Festival
- 2024/2025 Biathlon World Cup
Follow the full BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup season and enjoy world class winter sport action, live and free on Eurovision Sport.