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.
Lara Gut-Behrami made history with a powerful win at the Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals, while Italy’s Federica Brignone clinched the women’s giant slalom globe with a fearless second run. All three Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes finished inside the top 15 and scored World Cup points on home snow.
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.
Lindsey Vonn capped her first season back on the World Cup tour with a podium finish in Sun Valley, showing she’s still a force at 40 — and not done yet. With the 2026 Olympics in Cortina on her mind, Vonn is already planning her next move.
Austria went 1-2 in Sun Valley’s debut World Cup super-G, while Marco Odermatt clinched another crystal globe and North Americans battled a brutal new course. Feurstein, Haaser, and von Allmen made the podium—but that’s only part of the story.
Lara Gut-Behrami achieves her sixth consecutive World Cup super-G globe. Brignone ends the season in second on the super-G standings, and Vonn throws down a podium finish! Read more.
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.
Both the men’s and women’s downhill races at the Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals were canceled Saturday due to heavy snow and strong winds. As a result, Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt secured the men’s downhill title and completed a sweep of all four discipline globes, while Italy’s Federica Brignone claimed her first career downhill title and added a second globe to her season after already clinching the overall.
The Sun Valley World Cup downhills have been delayed due to overnight snow. The new tentative start times are 2 p.m. MT (4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT) for the men and 3 p.m. MT (5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT) for the women.
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 Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals bring the season’s top giant slalom and slalom racers to Idaho for a thrilling finale. While some titles are already secured, others remain undecided, setting the stage for high-stakes racing. Who’s still in the fight? Which North Americans are in the mix? And how can you watch the races? Get the full schedule, broadcast info, and athlete breakdowns in the article
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 top 25 men’s slalom and giant slalom skiers have secured their spots for the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho. Marco Odermatt has already clinched the giant slalom title, but the final race will determine podium finishes and season rankings. Meanwhile, the slalom title remains undecided, with Henrik Kristoffersen, Loïc Meillard, and Clément Noël still in contention. Only the top 15 finishers score points, making every run count in the last technical races of the season. Who will step up in Sun Valley? Find out who qualified.
Loïc Meillard clinched back-to-back wins in Hafjell, edging out Atle Lie McGrath in a thrilling World Cup slalom finale. Norway dominated with McGrath, Timon Haugan, and Henrik Kristoffersen battling for the podium and to maintain the lead in the season's standings, while Lucas Pinheiro Braathen impressed for Brazil. With the regular season now complete, all eyes turn to the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley.
Loïc Meillard leads the final slalom of the World Cup regular season in Hafjell after a dominant first run. With Lucas Pinheiro Braathen and Fabio Gstrein close behind, the battle for the podium is set to intensify. Seven high-bib skiers broke into the top 30, while North Americans Ben Ritchie and Jett Seymour secured second runs. With season rankings and World Cup Finals spots on the line, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion.
The Hafjell Men’s World Cup Slalom on Sunday, March 16 marks the final regular-season race before the World Cup Finals, with crucial points on the line for both the season title race and top-25 qualification. Henrik Kristoffersen leads the standings, but Clément Noël, Loïc Meillard, Timon Haugan, and Atle Lie McGrath still have a mathematical shot at the crystal globe. For North Americans, Benjamin Ritchie has secured his first Finals appearance, while Jett Seymour needs a career-best result and a lot of luck to qualify. With Hafjell’s challenging Olympia-Løypa slope and the unpredictability of slalom, expect high drama, crashes, and shakeups in this final pre-Finals showdown.
Loïc Meillard delivered a clutch performance to win the final GS of the regular season, leading a Swiss sweep. Meanwhile, Marco Odermatt secured more World Cup titles—but how did the drama unfold on the slopes?
Loïc Meillard leads a Swiss top-three sweep in Hafjell’s final regular-season GS, with Marco Odermatt (+0.30) poised to secure the GS title. Henrik Kristoffersen struggled, while River Radamus (7th) was the only North American to qualify. Six high-bib racers made the cut, setting up a high-stakes second run.
The Men’s World Cup GS in Hafjell marks the regular season finale, with Marco Odermatt aiming for his fifth straight title while Henrik Kristoffersen and Alexander Steen Olsen look to challenge on home snow. With World Cup Finals spots and top-60 World Cup Start List rankings on the line, skiers will push for crucial points to secure better starting positions in next season’s opening races. River Radamus leads the U.S. charge, while Erik Read represents Canada in his final GS race of the season.
The 2025 Women’s World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, will bring together the top 25 skiers in downhill and super G for a final showdown. Italy’s Federica Brignone leads both disciplines, with Cornelia Huetter and Sofia Goggia chasing in downhill, while Lara Gut-Behrami remains in contention for the super G title. With only a handful of points separating the leaders, the race for the crystal globes promises high-stakes drama as the fastest women in the world push their limits one last time this season. Click on the images to see which athletes have qualified for the Women's World Cup Finals in downhill and super G, as the world's fastest skiers prepare for a thrilling showdown in Sun Valley!
Federica Brignone thrilled the home crowd in La Thuile, winning the final regular-season super G by just 0.01 seconds over Sofia Goggia. The victory marked Brignone’s third super G win of the season and her tenth across all disciplines, giving her a five-point lead over Lara Gut-Behrami in the race for the Crystal Globe. Romane Miradoli completed the podium in third, while yesterday’s winner, Emma Aicher, skied out after a blistering start. With the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley up next, the battle for the super G title remains wide open.
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