Overview

• The Skiverband Sachsen withdrew its bid, citing tight lead times and infrastructure gaps, clearing the path for Oberstdorf’s nomination.
• Oberstdorf’s existing venues and its track record hosting in 1987, 2005, and 2021 minimized the need for new infrastructure.
• After Austria’s Ramsau and Bischofshofen stepped aside, Germany accelerated its bid from 2033 to 2031, leaving Planica as its sole competitor.
• The DSV will submit its formal candidacy by August 1, 2025 under the federation’s expedited timeline for the 2031 host selection.
• The winning host city will be decided at the FIS Congress in Belgrade in June 2026.