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Men’s World Cup Finals Downhill Start List: Odermatt Clinches Globe Ahead of Kvitfjell Finale.
How and when to watch. In this article you will find the full men’s downhill start list, field analysis, season standings, and key contenders most likely to challenge for the podium.
The 2025–26 men’s World Cup downhill season concludes on Olympiabakken in Kvitfjell, Norway, where the sport’s fastest skiers will close out the year on one of downhill racing’s most complete tests.
The title, however, is already decided.
Marco Odermatt arrives at the World Cup Finals with his third consecutive downhill Crystal Globe secured, turning the final race into a fight for one last win rather than the overall title.
Men’s World Cup Downhill Podium Table 2025–26
| Venue | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek (USA) | 🇨🇭 Marco Odermatt (SUI) | 🇺🇸 Ryan Cochran-Siegle (USA) | 🇳🇴 Adrian Smiseth Sejersted (NOR) |
| Val Gardena DH1 (ITA) | 🇨🇭 Marco Odermatt (SUI) | 🇨🇭 Franjo von Allmen (SUI) | 🇮🇹 Dominik Paris (ITA) |
| Val Gardena DH2 (ITA) | 🇨🇭 Franjo von Allmen (SUI) | 🇨🇭 Marco Odermatt (SUI) | 🇮🇹 Florian Schieder (ITA) |
| Wengen (SUI) | 🇨🇭 Marco Odermatt (SUI) | 🇦🇹 Vincent Kriechmayr (AUT) | 🇮🇹 Giovanni Franzoni (ITA) |
| Kitzbühel (AUT) | 🇮🇹 Giovanni Franzoni (ITA) | 🇨🇭 Marco Odermatt (SUI) | 🇫🇷 Maxence Muzaton (FRA) |
| Crans-Montana (SUI) | 🇨🇭 Franjo von Allmen (SUI) | 🇮🇹 Dominik Paris (ITA) | 🇺🇸 Ryan Cochran-Siegle (USA) |
| Olympic Cortina (ITA) | 🥇 🇨🇭 Franjo von Allmen (SUI) | 🥈 🇮🇹 Giovanni Franzoni (ITA) | 🥉 🇮🇹 Dominik Paris (ITA) |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen (GER) | 🇨🇭 Marco Odermatt (SUI) | 🇨🇭 Alexis Monney (SUI) | 🇨🇭 Stefan Rogentin (SUI) |
| Courchevel (FRA) | 🇦🇹 Vincent Kriechmayr (AUT) | 🇮🇹 Giovanni Franzoni (ITA) | 🇨🇭 Marco Odermatt (SUI) |
Season snapshot: who has delivered this winter?
Through nine races this season, four different skiers have won a World Cup downhill, while 11 athletes from six nations have reached the podium. 🇨🇭 Switzerland leads with 11 podiums, followed by 🇮🇹 Italy (7) and 🇦🇹 Austria (3), with 🇺🇸 the United States (2), 🇫🇷 France (1), and 🇳🇴 Norway (1) also represented.
Top Five – World Cup Downhill Standings (after Courchevel, 9 of 10 races)
1st 🇨🇭 Marco Odermatt (SUI, 1997, Stöckli) — 785 pts
2nd 🇨🇭 Franjo von Allmen (SUI, 2001, Head) — −188
3rd 🇮🇹 Giovanni Franzoni (ITA, 2001) — −347
4th 🇮🇹 Dominik Paris (ITA, 1989, Nordica) — −353
5th 🇦🇹 Vincent Kriechmayr (AUT, 1991, Head) — −397
Odermatt has already secured the 2025–26 downhill Crystal Globe, confirming his dominance before the final race.
What makes Olympiabakken a true test?
The Olympiabakken speed track, built for the 1994 Lillehammer Olympic Winter Games, demands complete skiing. Long gliding sections reward strength and efficiency, while terrain changes force athletes to stay balanced while carrying speed.
On this track, the difference comes from how well skiers manage speed through terrain, not just how fast they are in a straight line.
Where the race will be decided: early starters
Top 9 – World Cup Downhill Start List (WCSL)
Bib 6 🇺🇸 Ryan Cochran-Siegle (USA, 1992, Head) — WCSL Rank 9
Bib 7 🇫🇷 Nils Allegre (FRA, 1994) — WCSL Rank 8
Bib 8 🇮🇹 Florian Schieder (ITA, 1995) — WCSL Rank 7
Bib 9 🇨🇭 Alexis Monney (SUI, 2000, Stöckli) — WCSL Rank 6
Bib 10 🇨🇭 Marco Odermatt (SUI, 1997, Stöckli) — WCSL Rank 1
Bib 11 🇦🇹 Vincent Kriechmayr (AUT, 1991, Head) — WCSL Rank 5
Bib 13 🇮🇹 Dominik Paris (ITA, 1989, Nordica) — WCSL Rank 4
Bib 14 🇨🇭 Franjo von Allmen (SUI, 2001, Head) — WCSL Rank 2
Bib 15 🇮🇹 Giovanni Franzoni (ITA, 2001) — WCSL Rank 3
The strongest skiers will run back-to-back between bibs 6–15, making this the decisive section of the race.
Finals field note
🇦🇹 Marco Schwarz (Bib 21) is eligible to start after surpassing 500 World Cup points across all disciplines this season.
Stifel U.S. Ski Team
Bib 6 🇺🇸 Ryan Cochran-Siegle (USA, 1992, Head)
The only U.S. entry in the field, Cochran-Siegle recorded two downhill podiums this season and starts early with a chance to challenge.
Alpine Canada
Bib 17 🇨🇦 Alexander Cameron (CAN, 1997)
Cameron is the only Canadian in the field, qualifying inside the top 25 and starting mid-pack.
Final question: who takes the last downhill win?
The title is secured, but the race is not.
Odermatt sets the standard, yet von Allmen, Franzoni, Paris, and Kriechmayr have all shown they can win. With the strongest skiers starting together and nothing to hold back, expect athletes to push the limit on Olympiabakken in pursuit of the final downhill victory of the season.
Saturday’s downhill takes place on March 21st and begins at 5:45 a.m. EDT / 2:45 a.m. PDT. Fans in Great Britain can watch the race at 9:45
How to Watch
- 🇺🇸 United States: Live and replay coverage on Ski and Snowboard Live
- 🇨🇦 Canada: Live streaming on CBC Sports.
- 🇬🇧 Great Britain: Both races air live on Discovery+
Daily Program
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Men’s Start List
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