Overview
- IBU and Oberhof organizers confirmed the World Cup stop will shift to late February or early March starting in 2026/27, with the arrangement reported to run at least through 2030.
- The 2026 Oberhof weekend (Jan 8–11) advanced the women’s sprint to Thursday and left Friday without races because of storm forecasts, yet attracted roughly 49,700 spectators.
- Officials highlight logistical and cost benefits from the new slot, including avoiding holiday-period build-out and reducing snowmaking expenses.
- On the course, Tommaso Giacomel won the men’s sprint and pursuit, Elvira Öberg took both women’s races, France won the women’s relay and Norway the men’s relay.
- Germany adjusted its roster for Ruhpolding (Jan 14–18): Sophia Schneider replaces Anna Weidel, Danilo Riethmüller comes in for the ill Philipp Horn, with selections influenced by Olympic-norm opportunities in Ruhpolding and Nove Mesto.