As the 2025-2026 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season races to its dramatic close, Mikaela Shiffrin arrives in Lillehammer, Norway, locked in a high-stakes battle for a potential record-tying sixth overall Crystal Globe. The American legend, fresh off her third Olympic slalom gold in Milano Cortina and a dominant technical season (including eight slalom wins from nine races), holds a solid 140-point lead over Germany’s Emma Aicher in the overall standings heading into the Finals.
With 1,286 points to Aicher’s 1,146, Shiffrin is poised to cap one of the most remarkable seasons in alpine history. She’s already secured the slalom Crystal Globe for the ninth time and plans to compete in super-G, giant slalom, and slalom at the Finals—skipping downhill to preserve her edge in the disciplines where she reigns supreme.
The World Cup Finals run from March 21-25, 2026, with speed events in Kvitfjell and technical races in Hafjell (both near Lillehammer). Shiffrin’s key races include:
Sunday, March 22: Women’s Super-G (10:45 local CET / approx. 5:45 a.m. ET) – She may use this to pad her overall lead.
Tuesday, March 24: Women’s Slalom (Run 1 at 10:30 CET, Run 2 at 13:30 CET) – Her signature event and a near-certain points haul.
Wednesday, March 25: Women’s Giant Slalom (Run 1 at 09:30 CET? Wait, schedules vary slightly across sources but typically morning start for Run 1, afternoon Run 2) – Another chance to lock in the globe.
How to watch Mikaela Shiffrin live:
United States: Stream all action live and on-demand via Ski and Snowboard Live (skiandsnowboard.live) – the primary platform for FIS alpine coverage in the U.S. Times shift to early mornings ET (e.g., ~5-8 a.m. ET depending on event).
Canada: Catch it on CBC Sports streams.
Europe: Warner Bros. Discovery platforms (Eurosport, Max, Discovery+ in select markets like UK on TNT Sports/Discovery+).
Select territories: FIS TV (watch.fis-ski.com) offers live English commentary, highlights, and more.
Other regions: Check local broadcasters like ORF (Austria), BBC (UK/Ireland), or equivalents—many FIS events stream free or via rights holders.
Weather and final starts can shift, so tune in early and follow FIS or Shiffrin’s updates for real-time changes.
Shiffrin enters as the winningest skier ever, chasing not just another globe but a defining close to an Olympic follow-up season filled with resilience and excellence. Will she seal the sixth overall title and add to her legacy in the Olympic host nation’s backyard? The slopes await—don’t miss it! ⛷️🏆
