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World-class sport in Winterberg: IBSF Bob & Skeleton World Cup 2026 starts!
Winterberg will host the IBSF Bob & Skeleton World Cup from January 2nd to 4th, 2026. Experience top athletes and an exciting program!
World-class sport in Winterberg: IBSF Bob & Skeleton World Cup 2026 starts!
Winterberg is in the starting blocks, because from January 2nd to 4th, 2026 the Veltins-EisArena will be the venue for the IBSF Bob & Skeleton World Cup. In the middle of the picturesque surroundings of the Hochsauerland district, spectators can expect world champions and Olympic champions who are fighting for important points in the World Cup. This is not just a sporting event, but a celebration that offers a varied program that appeals to both sports enthusiasts and families. [Sauerlandkurier] reports that there will be numerous food and drink stands along the route and that a DJ and a railway announcer will provide musical accompaniment.
A special highlight will be the mascot Kufi, who will entertain the youngest fans. The competitions begin on Friday with the men's and women's skeleton and continue on Saturday with the women's monobob and the men's two-man bobsleigh. The crowning conclusion will be the races in the two-man bobsleigh for women and the four-man bobsleigh for men on Sunday. Box offices open one hour before the first start and the latest information can be found on the official World Cup website.
The sports calendar for the 2025-2026 season
The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) has released the updated sports calendar for the 2025-2026 season. The World Cup series includes seven disciplines on eight different tracks in six countries. The first competition will take place at the Eugenio Monti Sliding Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, which will also be a dress rehearsal for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Further competitions are planned in Innsbruck, Lillehammer, Sigulda and Altenberg, and the season finally ends in March 2026 at the newly opened Königssee racetrack. [IBSF] reveals that due to various circumstances this season only includes seven World Cups, which creates a certain excitement.
The 2025/26 Skeleton World Cup begins on November 17, 2025 and ends on January 16, 2026. Interestingly, the World Cup final, originally scheduled for March 2026, will be canceled due to the delayed reopening of the artificial ice rink. The defending champions are Janine Flock from Austria and Matt Weston from the United Kingdom, who will give everything to defend their title this season. [Wikipedia] informs that the Bobsleigh World Cup competitions will be held simultaneously as a joint event and this could bring additional excitement for spectators.
The countdown is on and Winterberg is becoming the melting pot of winter sports. With a diverse program, international flair and the prospect of exciting competitions, one thing is certain: the 2026 sporting year will open brilliantly with this event in the Veltins-EisArena. It's up to us to support the athletes loudly and enjoy the atmosphere of the event!