Wintersport Season Kicks Off with New TV Experts and Extensive Coverage

ARD and ZDF launch 400 hours of live broadcasts, introducing fresh faces to their commentary teams as Eurosport expands its programming.

The 48th Biathlon World Cup season begins this weekend in Kontiolahti, Finland, with mixed relay events on Saturday and team relays on Sunday.
ZDF introduces Volker Grube as the new commentator for biathlon, replacing Christoph Hamm, with Sven Fischer continuing as co-commentator.
Former biathlon champion Denise Herrmann-Wick joins ZDF's expert team alongside Laura Dahlmeier, marking her transition from athlete to analyst.
ARD retains its existing team of experts, including Arnd Peiffer, Erik Lesser, Felix Neureuther, and Sven Hannawald, for its winter sports coverage.
Eurosport and discovery+ significantly expand their offerings, broadcasting 1,250 hours across 25 disciplines on various platforms.