Biathlon World Cup 2026/27 Schedule
Full schedule, race dates, start times and Biathlon Fantasy gameweeks for the 2026/27 season.
The 2026/27 IBU Biathlon World Cup starts in Kontiolahti, Finland on 26 November 2026 and concludes in Oslo Holmenkollen, Norway on 21 March 2027. The official IBU calendar confirms the venues and dates for the season, including the World Championships in Otepää from 10 to 21 February 2027.
Below you can find the full biathlon schedule, including every World Cup race, the 2027 World Championships and all Biathlon Fantasy gameweeks.
- Season
- 26 November 2026 to 21 March 2027
- Fantasy Gameweeks
- 13
- Includes
- World Cup and World Championships
- Times
- All start times are CET
Full Biathlon World Cup 2026/27 Schedule
Gameweek 1 · Kontiolahti
26 to 29 November 2026
Gameweek 1, Kontiolahti, 26 to 29 November 2026
| Date | Time (CET) | Race | Gender |
|---|
| 26 Nov | 16:10 | 20 km Individual | Men |
| 27 Nov | 16:10 | 15 km Individual | Women |
| 28 Nov | 13:10 | Single Mixed Relay | Mixed |
| 28 Nov | 15:15 | Mixed Relay | Mixed |
| 29 Nov | 13:00 | 10 km Sprint | Men |
| 29 Nov | 16:15 | 7.5 km Sprint | Women |
The official IBU calendar confirms Kontiolahti as the opening World Cup venue from 26 to 29 November. The current published race schedule lists these start times.
Gameweek 2 · Hochfilzen
4 to 6 December 2026
Gameweek 2, Hochfilzen, 4 to 6 December 2026
| Date | Time (CET) | Race | Gender |
|---|
| 4 Dec | 11:25 | 7.5 km Sprint | Women |
| 4 Dec | 14:15 | 10 km Sprint | Men |
| 5 Dec | 12:15 | 10 km Pursuit | Women |
| 5 Dec | 14:30 | 12.5 km Pursuit | Men |
| 6 Dec | 11:30 | 4 × 6 km Relay | Women |
| 6 Dec | 14:15 | 4 × 7.5 km Relay | Men |
Gameweek 3 · Annecy Le Grand Bornand
10 to 13 December 2026
Gameweek 3, Annecy Le Grand Bornand, 10 to 13 December 2026
| Date | Time (CET) | Race | Gender |
|---|
| 10 Dec | 14:15 | 7.5 km Sprint | Women |
| 11 Dec | 14:15 | 10 km Sprint | Men |
| 12 Dec | 12:15 | 10 km Pursuit | Women |
| 12 Dec | 14:45 | 12.5 km Pursuit | Men |
| 13 Dec | 12:15 | 12.5 km Mass Start | Women |
| 13 Dec | 14:45 | 15 km Mass Start | Men |
Gameweek 4 · Pokljuka
2 to 3 January 2027
Gameweek 4, Pokljuka, 2 to 3 January 2027
| Date | Time (CET) | Race | Gender |
|---|
| 2 Jan | 11:25 | 7.5 km Sprint | Women |
| 2 Jan | 14:15 | 10 km Sprint | Men |
| 3 Jan | 11:35 | 4 × 7.5 km Relay | Men |
| 3 Jan | 14:15 | 4 × 6 km Relay | Women |
Pokljuka is the new two day World Cup stop introduced for the 2026/27 season.
Gameweek 5 · Ruhpolding
6 to 10 January 2027
Gameweek 5, Ruhpolding, 6 to 10 January 2027
| Date | Time (CET) | Race | Gender |
|---|
| 6 Jan | 14:15 | 4 × 6 km Relay | Women |
| 7 Jan | 14:15 | 4 × 7.5 km Relay | Men |
| 8 Jan | 14:15 | 7.5 km Sprint | Women |
| 9 Jan | 12:00 | 10 km Sprint | Men |
| 10 Jan | 12:00 | 10 km Pursuit | Women |
| 10 Jan | 14:45 | 12.5 km Pursuit | Men |
Gameweek 6 · Antholz Anterselva
14 to 17 January 2027
Gameweek 6, Antholz Anterselva, 14 to 17 January 2027
| Date | Time (CET) | Race | Gender |
|---|
| 14 Jan | 14:15 | 20 km Individual | Men |
| 15 Jan | 14:15 | 15 km Individual | Women |
| 16 Jan | 11:45 | Single Mixed Relay | Mixed |
| 16 Jan | 14:30 | Mixed Relay | Mixed |
| 17 Jan | 12:45 | 15 km Mass Start | Men |
| 17 Jan | 15:00 | 12.5 km Mass Start | Women |
Gameweek 7 · Nové Město na Moravě
21 to 24 January 2027
Gameweek 7, Nové Město na Moravě, 21 to 24 January 2027
| Date | Time (CET) | Race | Gender |
|---|
| 21 Jan | 16:30 | 7.5 km Sprint | Women |
| 22 Jan | 16:30 | 10 km Sprint | Men |
| 23 Jan | 14:45 | 12.5 km Mass Start | Women |
| 23 Jan | 17:00 | 4 × 7.5 km Relay | Men |
| 24 Jan | 14:35 | 4 × 6 km Relay | Women |
| 24 Jan | 17:10 | 15 km Mass Start | Men |
Biathlon World Championships 2027
The 2027 Biathlon World Championships take place in Otepää, Estonia from 10 to 21 February 2027. For Biathlon Fantasy, the championships are divided into three separate gameweeks.
Gameweek 8 · Otepää
Otepää | 10 to 14 February 2027
Gameweek 8, Otepää, Otepää | 10 to 14 February 2027
| Date | Time (CET) | Race | Gender |
|---|
| 10 Feb | 16:30 | Mixed Relay | Mixed |
| 12 Feb | 16:30 | 10 km Sprint | Men |
| 13 Feb | 17:00 | 7.5 km Sprint | Women |
| 14 Feb | 16:00 | 12.5 km Pursuit | Men |
| 14 Feb | 18:30 | 10 km Pursuit | Women |
Gameweek 9 · Otepää
Otepää | 16 to 18 February 2027
Gameweek 9, Otepää, Otepää | 16 to 18 February 2027
| Date | Time (CET) | Race | Gender |
|---|
| 16 Feb | 17:10 | Single Mixed Relay | Mixed |
| 17 Feb | 17:00 | 20 km Individual | Men |
| 18 Feb | 17:00 | 15 km Individual | Women |
Gameweek 10 · Otepää
Otepää | 19 to 21 February 2027
Gameweek 10, Otepää, Otepää | 19 to 21 February 2027
| Date | Time (CET) | Race | Gender |
|---|
| 19 Feb | 17:30 | 4 × 7.5 km Relay | Men |
| 20 Feb | 17:30 | 4 × 6 km Relay | Women |
| 21 Feb | 15:45 | 15 km Mass Start | Men |
| 21 Feb | 18:00 | 12.5 km Mass Start | Women |
All 12 currently published World Championship start times are listed as CET.
Biathlon World Cup Final Weeks
Gameweek 11 · Oberhof
4 to 7 March 2027
Gameweek 11, Oberhof, 4 to 7 March 2027
| Date | Time (CET) | Race | Gender |
|---|
| 4 Mar | 15:30 | 10 km Sprint | Men |
| 5 Mar | 15:30 | 7.5 km Sprint | Women |
| 6 Mar | 13:45 | 12.5 km Pursuit | Men |
| 6 Mar | 16:00 | 4 × 6 km Relay | Women |
| 7 Mar | 12:45 | 4 × 7.5 km Relay | Men |
| 7 Mar | 15:30 | 10 km Pursuit | Women |
Gameweek 12 · Östersund
11 to 14 March 2027
Gameweek 12, Östersund, 11 to 14 March 2027
| Date | Time (CET) | Race | Gender |
|---|
| 11 Mar | 16:10 | 15 km Individual | Women |
| 12 Mar | 16:10 | 20 km Individual | Men |
| 13 Mar | 14:30 | Single Mixed Relay | Mixed |
| 13 Mar | 17:10 | Mixed Relay | Mixed |
| 14 Mar | 14:30 | 12.5 km Mass Start | Women |
| 14 Mar | 17:10 | 15 km Mass Start | Men |
Gameweek 13 · Oslo Holmenkollen
18 to 21 March 2027
Gameweek 13, Oslo Holmenkollen, 18 to 21 March 2027
| Date | Time (CET) | Race | Gender |
|---|
| 18 Mar | 16:30 | 10 km Sprint | Men |
| 19 Mar | 16:30 | 7.5 km Sprint | Women |
| 20 Mar | 13:30 | 12.5 km Pursuit | Men |
| 20 Mar | 16:00 | 10 km Pursuit | Women |
| 21 Mar | 13:30 | 15 km Mass Start | Men |
| 21 Mar | 16:00 | 12.5 km Mass Start | Women |
Play Biathlon Fantasy
Build your team of World Cup biathletes and compete throughout the 2026/27 season. Each gameweek covers the races shown in the schedule above, with your selected biathletes earning fantasy points based on their results.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026/27 Biathlon World Cup start?
The season starts in Kontiolahti, Finland on 26 November 2026.
When does the 2026/27 Biathlon World Cup end?
The final World Cup weekend takes place in Oslo Holmenkollen, Norway from 18 to 21 March 2027.
Where are the 2027 Biathlon World Championships?
The 2027 World Championships take place in Otepää, Estonia from 10 to 21 February 2027.
How many Biathlon Fantasy gameweeks are there?
The 2026/27 season is divided into 13 gameweeks, including three separate gameweeks for the World Championships.