RTVE becomes the exclusive broadcaster of Ski Classics in Spain. The Bad Gastein prologue and all Grand Classics events of Season XVIII will be livestreamed with Spanish commentary on Teledeporte and RTVE Play.

Ski Classics is heading to Spain: Radiotelevisión Española (RTVE) has signed on as the exclusive television broadcast partner in Spain. RTVE will broadcast five key events from Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII live, with Spanish commentary, on Teledeporte and RTVE Play — bringing the Ski Classics to Spanish viewers for the first time.  

“Spain is a new market for us. With RTVE as a strong public broadcaster, we can bring the Ski Classics World Championship to a whole new audience and inspire more Spanish skiers to take on Ski Classics. Says David Nilsson, CEO, Ski Classics. 

RTVE’s coverage includes the following events, all broadcast live with Spanish commentary: 

• Dec 11, 2026: Bad Gastein Prologue, Austria 
• Jan 31, 2027: Marcialonga, Italy (70 km, mass start) 
• Feb 14, 2027: Jizerská 50, Czech Republic 
• Mar 7, 2027: Vasaloppet, Sweden 
• Mar 20, 2027: Birkebeinerrennet, Norway  

Further events from the Season XVIII calendar may be added to RTVE’s schedule during the season.