The Alpine Skiing World Championships begin this Tuesday in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria, marking the biggest skiing event outside the Olympics. Held every two years, this competition brings together the world’s top skiers to compete in 11 medal events over 13 days.
This year’s championships will feature renowned athletes, including Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin. Vonn returns from retirement with a titanium knee, competing in the super-G and downhill. Shiffrin, recovering from injury, will race in the giant slalom and slalom. Swiss star Marco Odermatt is also expected to dominate the men’s events.
Fans can watch the competition live and on demand. In the U.S., races are streamed on skiandsnowboard.live, with select weekend events on NBC. Canadian audiences can follow on CBC, while European viewers can tune in via Eurosport and national broadcasters.
The competition opens with the team parallel event on Tuesday and concludes with the men’s slalom on February 16. With the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics approaching, these championships serve as a key indicator of form for top contenders aiming for Olympic glory.
