Fresh off her triumphant slalom gold at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics—her third career Olympic gold and a dominant victory sealed on February 18—Mikaela Shiffrin is wasting no time diving back into the action. The American skiing superstar is set to make her highly anticipated post-Olympic comeback this weekend in the FIS Women’s Alpine Ski World Cup, chasing more Crystal Globes in the season’s thrilling final stretch.
Shiffrin, already the holder of a record ninth slalom Crystal Globe clinched earlier this season and leading the overall World Cup standings, shifts her focus to speed events. She’ll compete in back-to-back women’s super-G races in Soldeu, Andorra, marking her first races since the Olympic podium.
When and Where to Watch Shiffrin’s Next Races:
Dates: Saturday, February 28, and Sunday, March 1, 2026
Event: Women’s Super-G (both days; the Saturday race replaces a previously canceled event)
Start Time: 4:15 a.m. ET (both races)
Location: Soldeu, Andorra – a fast, demanding course that will test Shiffrin’s versatility beyond her technical dominance
How to Watch (U.S. viewers): Stream live on the official platform at skiandsnowboard.live (login required). Check local listings for potential TV broadcasts on networks covering World Cup events, or follow updates via NBC Olympics/Peacock for highlights and recaps.
Shiffrin revealed her immediate plans post-gold, telling reporters she’s jumping straight onto super-G skis for training to gear up for these races and the remaining World Cup push. With only a handful of events left before the season finals in Lillehammer, Norway, every run counts toward potential additional discipline titles and defending her overall lead.
The 30-year-old phenom—owner of a record 108 World Cup victories—has been unstoppable this season, and fans are buzzing about whether her Olympic momentum will translate to more hardware on the speed side. This weekend’s super-G battles could see her clash with top contenders like Switzerland’s Camille Rast and others hungry for points.
Don’t miss the action as Shiffrin returns to the slopes, turning Olympic glory into World Cup dominance!
Mikaela Shiffrin in full flight during a super-G training run, ready to tackle the Soldeu course post-Olympics.
Shiffrin celebrates her 2026 Olympic slalom gold, now channeling that energy into the World Cup super-G races this weekend.
The scenic Soldeu slopes in Andorra, where Shiffrin makes her comeback in back-to-back super-G events on February 28 and March 1.
