The biathlon World Cup and IBU Cup season 2025/2026 start this week. The Norwegian national teams – World Cup and IBU Cup – are now named for the first weeks of the new winter season.

Östersund, Sweden, from November 29 to December 7, and Obertilliach, Austria, from December 4 to 7, are the places for this year’s biathlon World Cup and IBU Cup premieres, respectively.  

In a press release, the Norwegian Biathlon Association has named their biathlon teams for the first events of the Biathlon World Cup and IBU Cup.

According to the Norwegian Biathlon Association, “before the season, we at the Norwegian Biathlon Association launched a new World Cup selection model, where A and B results from national races play a major role. With the new model in mind, the first World Cup selection of the season is not surprising after the start of the season in Geilo for the observant viewer – although the men created excitement when the current World Cup guys almost turned the result list upside down between the sprint on Saturday and the mass start on Sunday.”

“We knew it was going to be a tough fight for the last few places. It’s fantastic that we have so many strong athletes, but it also means that particularly strong athletes don’t always make it to the World Cup. This is just the first selection, and there will be many chances to catch up during the season. Nothing is decided before the Olympics,” points out national team manager Per Arne Botnan.

Also Read: Biathlon World Cup: Complete program for Östersund

Norwegian Biathlon Teams for the Biathlon First Two Events Season 2025/2026

WORLD CUP

Women

• Ragnhild Femsteinevik
• Marthe Kråkstad Johansen
• Marit Øygard
• Maren Hjelmeset Kirkeeide
• Karoline Offigstad Knotten
• Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold

Reserve: Karoline Erdal

Men

• Johan-Olav Smørdal Botn
• Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen
• Isak Leknes Frey
• Sturla Holm Lægreid
• Endre Strømsheim
• Vebjørn Sørum
• Martin Uldal

Reserve: Sivert Guttorm Bakken

IBU CUP

Women

• Eline Grue Kvikne
• Frida Tormodsgard Dokken
• Juni Arnekleiv
• Karoline Erdal
• Siri Galtung Skar
• Åsne Skrede

Reserve: Ragna Fodstad Østre

Men

• Herman Dramdal Borge
• Johannes Dale-Skjevdal
• Jørgen Solhaug
• Kasper Ågheim Kalkenberg
• Sivert Guttorm Bakken
• Vetle Rype Paulsen

Reserve: Mats Øverby

“It is impressive to see the level of our athletes in Geilo this weekend. We are looking forward to seeing what this group can achieve at the first international competition of the season in the IBU Cup,” says NSSF Development Manager Andres Brun Hennum.

Below you can check all the facts about the biathlon premieres season 2025/2026.

FACTS Östersund Cup Season 2025/2026 (more information can be found HERE)

• When: Saturday, November 29 to Sunday, December 7 
• Who: Elite national biathletes – women and men
• Where: Östersund, Sweden
• What: IBU World Cup in Östersund, Sweden

PROGRAM

• Saturday, November 29, 13:15 CET: Women 4x6km Relay
• Saturday, November 29, 16:55 CET: Men 4×7.5km Relay
• Sunday, November 30, 14:00 CET: Single Mixed Relay (W+M)
• Sunday, November 30, 16:40 CET: Mixed Relay (M+W)
• Tuesday, December 2, 15:30 CET: Women 15km Individual
• Wednesday, December 3, 15:30 CET: Men 20km Individual
• Friday, December 5, 16:00 CET: Women 7.5km Sprint
• Saturday, December 6, 16:30 CET: Men 10km Sprint
• Sunday, December 7, 13:15 CET: Women 10km Pursuit
• Sunday, December 7, 15:15 CET: Men 12.5km Pursuit

Also Read – Biathlon World Cup: Calendar for the 2025/2026 winter season

FACTS IBU CUP Obertilliach Season 2025/2026 (more information can be found HERE)

• When: Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7 
• Who: Elite national biathletes – women and men
• Where: Obertilliach, Austria
• What: IBU Cup Obertilliach, Austria

PROGRAM

• Thursday, December 4, 10:30 CET: Women 7.5km Sprint
• Thursday, December 4, 14:10 CET: Men 10km Sprint
• Saturday, December 6, 10:30 CET: Women 7.5km Sprint
• Saturday, December 6, 14:10 CET: Men 10km Sprint
• Sunday, December 7, 10:45 CET: Women 10km Pursuit
• Sunday, December 7, 13:30 CET: Men 12.5km Pursuit

Also Read – Biathlon IBU Cup: Calendar for the 2025/2026 winter season

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