Italian skier Marta Bassino will miss the Sölden season opener after suffering a lateral tibial plateau fracture in training. Her recovery is critical ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina.
Henrik Kristoffersen sealed the slalom globe, but another Norwegian stole the win—and Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Ben Ritchie delivered a breakout performance to close his season in style. The final run of the 2025 World Cup had it all, right down to the last racer.
Exciting final slalom! Zrinka Ljutić clinches the discipline globe and Mikaela Shiffrin achieves her 101st World Cup victory. Read more from the big day!
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.
Mikaela Shiffrin of the Stifel US Ski Team dominates first run of the Stifel World Cup Finals slalom. Dürr in second and Holdener in 3rd. Globe still on the line!
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.
Loïc Meillard sets a commanding lead in the first run. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen in 2nd and Henrik Kristoffersen in 3rd. Read more about the exciting 1st run!
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
Tomorrow’s La Thuile super-G marks the last regular season race of the Women's World Cup season, and for most, this will be the end of their World Cup season. While the top 25 skiers will qualify for the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, the 200 points up for grabs are most crucial for the three skiers still in contention for the season super-G title. Beyond the title race, athletes will also be fighting to secure a top 30 finish for preferred start positions next season. This is the final opportunity for athletes to make a move before the regular season ends, as most will not make it to the World Cup Finals.
Against all odds, Marcel Hirscher, Lindsey Vonn, and Lucas Pinheiro Braathen have reignited their World Cup careers, each driven by an undeniable passion for skiing. Hirscher’s short-lived return ended in heartbreak after a knee injury cut his season short, leaving his future uncertain. Vonn, at 40, defied skeptics with a string of strong finishes, proving she still has the fire to compete. Meanwhile, Pinheiro Braathen electrified the circuit, delivering podium performances and putting Brazil on the alpine skiing map. Their comebacks, though different in outcome, share a common thread—an unrelenting love for the sport and the pursuit of one last chapter on their own terms.
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