Sun Valley Idaho

Norway’s Timon Haugen leads a tightly packed field after the first run of the final World Cup slalom of the season in Sun Valley. Big names are chasing, and the season title remains in play.

Two slalom globes, decades of history, and one final day to decide it all—Thursday’s Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals promise thrilling, all-out battles on Greyhawk. With slalom legends of the past echoing through the venue and both men’s and women’s titles still up for grabs, the drama will go gate by gate to the finish.

Get the full preview: start times, title contenders, course setters, and North Americans chasing glory.

This article previews the men’s giant slalom at the Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals, highlighting the historic return of the event to one of skiing’s legendary resorts. It covers Marco Odermatt’s dominance, key athletes to watch, streaming options, and what fans can expect from Wednesday’s high-stakes showdown.

A fierce course, major crashes, and a globe still hanging in the balance. The first run of the women’s giant slalom at the Stifel Sun Valley Finals delivered drama from the start — and the title fight is far from over.

The Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals women’s giant slalom on Tuesday will decide the season title in one dramatic, all-or-nothing race. With six North American women in the start, including a U.S. skier who’s already stood on both World Cup and World Championship GS podiums this season, the pressure is on. It’s also the U.S. women’s team’s final chance to overtake Italy in the giant slalom standings of the Nation Cup.

The 2025 Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals Super-G hits the slopes on March 23 as the world’s best skiers take on Idaho’s all-new Challenger course. Marco Odermatt has already secured the men’s super-G title, but the women’s crown will be decided in a thrilling showdown between Federica Brignone and Lara Gut-Behrami, who are separated by just five points. With only the top 25 racing, expect speed, power, and high-stakes action in Sun Valley’s first World Cup speed event in nearly 50 years.

The 2025 Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals kick off with the men’s and women’s downhill on Saturday, March 22, marking the first-ever speed races on Sun Valley’s newly built Challenger course. Hosting its first World Cup events since 1977, Sun Valley sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown where the world’s fastest skiers will battle for victory on an untested track. With season titles on the line and a demanding new course to conquer, the downhill races promise high-speed drama and unforgettable moments.

The 2025 World Cup Finals in Sun Valley bring the season’s top speed skiers to the slopes for the men’s and women’s downhill on Saturday, March 22, followed by the Super-G on Sunday, March 23. With title contenders set, North American athletes look to make an impact, including podium finishers Breezy Johnson, James Crawford, Lauren Macuga, Ryan Cochran-Siegle, and Jared Goldberg. Live coverage is available on NBC, Peacock, and OutsideTV in the U.S., with CBC Sports airing the action in Canada.

The buzz in the skiing world is real – Sun Valley Resort is set to host the 2025 Alpine World Cup Finals, and it's creating a wave of excitement. When Ski Racing Media caught wind of the rumors surrounding Sun Valley's potential as the host, they reached out to U.S. Ski & Snowboard for confirmation.