Overview
- Start is scheduled for 16:30 CET with live coverage on ZDF and Eurosport, plus streams via ZDF, DAZN and Discovery+.
- The 10 km sprint uses penalty loops for misses and sets the starting order for Sunday’s pursuit races.
- Germany remains without a podium after seven races, with Philipp Nawrath and Philipp Horn cited as realistic sprint contenders.
- International threats include Norway’s Johan-Olav Botn, France’s Eric Perrot and Sweden’s Sebastian Samuelsson, based on early-season form.
- The Östersund results feed into both the overall and nations World Cup standings as teams build toward the February 2026 Olympic competitions.