Mikaela Shiffrin is far from finished. Fresh off her third Olympic gold in slalom at Milano Cortina 2026 and a record-tying sixth overall World Cup title, the 31-year-old American icon is shifting gears for the 2026/27 season — dialing up her focus on giant slalom and super-G while the provisional FIS women’s World Cup calendar sets up exciting home opportunities and major championship targets.
The tentative schedule (pending final FIS Council approval) features 40 races across 20 venues, tilting toward technical events with 12 giant slaloms, 10 slaloms, nine super-Gs, and nine downhills. It offers a “healthy balance” designed for fair overall title fights.
Key Dates for Shiffrin and Team USA Fans
Season Opener: Traditional GS in Sölden, Austria (late October 2026), followed by slaloms in Levi (Finland) and Gurgl (Austria).
North American Block: Killington, Vermont returns on November 28-29, 2026, with women’s giant slalom and slalom — a beloved “home” venue for Shiffrin, who trained nearby at Burke Mountain Academy. Expect electric crowds on Thanksgiving weekend.
Further NA Action: Women head to Mont Tremblant (Canada) for a GS double-header, then Beaver Creek, Colorado for speed events (two DH + one SG).
Mid-Season European Swing: Includes stops like St. Moritz (SGs + GS), new venues such as Gosau (GS + SL), Flachau night races, Jasná, Soldeu (replacing Åre for technical events), and others. Some slots (e.g., a French slalom and January speed double) remain TBD.
FIS Alpine World Ski Championships: February 1-14, 2027, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland — a massive highlight where Shiffrin can chase more hardware.
World Cup Finals: March 20-25, 2027, in Sun Valley, Idaho (second straight year). Speed events early in the week, technical later — another prime U.S. showcase.
Shiffrin has been candid about her ambitions: “I have a lot of curiosity about how I can continue to improve in GS and super-G… It started to click at the end of the season.” On slalom — where she dominates with nine Crystal Globes — she noted reaching a ceiling but remains a threat everywhere.
A seventh overall title in 2026/27 would give her the outright women’s record. With more North American races (including Killington and Sun Valley), stronger GS focus, and momentum from Olympic gold, the American superstar is positioned for another history-making campaign.
The full provisional calendar is available on FIS-Ski.com and subject to tweaks. Fans should watch for official confirmation and Shiffrin’s exact race selections as she balances recovery, training, and targeted peaks around Crans-Montana and the Finals.
This post-Olympic season promises fireworks — don’t miss Shiffrin chasing more podiums on home snow and beyond.
