The FIS Alpine Ski World Cup delivers an exciting mid-January weekend of high-speed action across two iconic European venues: Tarvisio, Italy, and Wengen, Switzerland. With the 2025/2026 season in full swing and the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics just weeks away (February 6–22), these events showcase the world’s top skiers in thrilling speed and technical disciplines.
Tarvisio Welcomes Women’s Speed Racing Debut (🇮🇹 @tarvisioskiworldcup)
Tarvisio makes its highly anticipated World Cup debut on the legendary Di Prampero slope, hosting the women’s speed events after a 15-year absence from the circuit. This marks a historic return for the Friuli Venezia Giulia resort, which previously staged races and recently hosted the 2025 FIS Alpine Junior World Championships.
Dates: January 17–18, 2026
Disciplines: Women’s Downhill (Saturday, January 17) and Super-G (Sunday, January 18)
Highlights: Expect blistering speeds on the challenging Di Prampero course, with elite athletes like the current downhill contenders battling for crucial points ahead of the Olympics. The event includes side activities, from digital innovations to local celebrations, turning the Valcanale valley into a festival of winter sport.
This double-header adds fresh excitement to the women’s tour, spotlighting raw power and precision on one of Italy’s most demanding speed tracks.
Legendary Lauberhorn Action in Wengen (🇨🇭 @lauberhornrennen)
Just across the border, the classic Lauberhorn races in Wengen deliver one of the most prestigious and oldest stops on the men’s calendar. Now in its 96th edition, the event draws massive crowds to the car-free Swiss village beneath the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks.
Dates: January 16–18, 2026
Disciplines:
Friday, January 16: Super-G
Saturday, January 17: Iconic Downhill (the longest course on the World Cup circuit at ~4.5 km, with speeds up to 160 km/h and legendary sections like the Hundschopf jump and Kernen-S)
Sunday, January 18: Slalom
Highlights: The Lauberhorn Downhill remains a true test of courage and skill, often deciding key momentum in the men’s overall and speed rankings. Tens of thousands of fans line the course, creating an electric atmosphere with alpine tradition, entertainment, and stunning scenery.
These back-to-back weekends (January 16–18) form a thrilling European double-feature in the heart of the season. Fans can catch live coverage via official FIS broadcasters, streaming platforms (such as Warner Bros. Discovery in Europe), and local networks.
As the countdown to the Olympics intensifies, expect top stars to push limits on these historic slopes. Whether you’re slopeside or watching from home, this #fisalpine weekend promises unforgettable drama, speed, and alpine magic! 🏔️⛷️
