The world’s most legendary downhill course just got a whole lot cooler. As the FIS Alpine World Cup roars into the iconic Streif at Kitzbühel, two absolute titans from completely different worlds have rolled up to soak in the action: football icon Zlatan Ibrahimović and Hollywood powerhouse Arnold Schwarzenegger.
A buzzing post capturing the moment declares: “Welcome to Kitzbuehel @zlatan and @schwarzenegger 🥹😎” — and fans are losing it over the star-studded crossover that’s lighting up the Hahnenkamm weekend. The Swedish soccer legend, known for his larger-than-life personality and killer one-liners, joins the Austrian-born Terminator star as VIP guests amid the high-octane drama of the men’s downhill.
Kitzbühel’s Hahnenkamm races are already electric with razor-close battles on the slopes (shoutout to the ongoing thrillers with racers like Giovanni Franzoni and Marco Odermatt battling for supremacy), but adding Zlatan and Arnold to the mix turns the event into a full-blown celebrity spectacle. Schwarzenegger, a longtime devotee of the legendary venue and frequent attendee, brings his signature charisma to the stands, while Ibrahimović — ever the showman — is drawing massive crowds for photos and chats in the finish area.
The duo’s presence amps up the atmosphere at one of alpine skiing’s biggest parties: roaring crowds, breakneck speeds over jumps like the Mausefalle, and non-stop energy from the world’s elite skiers. With the #FISAlpine #WorldCupKitzbuehel hashtag exploding, this star sighting is the perfect side dish to the main course of heart-pounding racing.
Whether they’re firing up the crowd, sharing laughs with past champions, or just enjoying the view from the VIP zone, Zlatan and Arnold prove once again that Kitzbühel isn’t just about the skis — it’s about the legends who show up to witness the glory.
The races continue — live results on the FIS App — but the real winner today? The vibe in Kitzbühel. Epic doesn’t even cover it!
