Ski Classics is crossing the Atlantic: CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster, has signed on as the exclusive broadcaster in Canada.

All 15 events of Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII, running December 11, 2026, through April 4, 2027, will be available on the free CBC Gem streaming service, putting the full Ski Classics calendar in front of Canadian audiences for the first time.

“Canada is a natural extension of Ski Classics on the other side of the Atlantic. We believe that with a strong broadcasting partner, Ski Classics will grow and eventually also attract Canadian skiers and Pro Teams,” said David Nilsson, CEO, Ski Classics.

About Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII

Season XVIII spans 15 events over 9 weekends across six countries:  Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Czech Republic, Sweden, and Norway, from December 2026 through April 2027:

CBC’s coverage of Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII will also be available on cbcsports.ca. Further details on the broadcast schedule and how to watch in Canada will be announced towards the season.

Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII (2026/2027) 

• Event 1: December 11, 2026 – Bad Gastein Prologue – Austria – 1km 
• Event 2: December 13, 2026 – Sportgastein Criterium – Austria – 30km 
• Event 3: December 19, 2026 – Bad Gastein ITT – Austria – 7km 
• Event 4: December 20, 2026 – Bad Gastein Criterium – Austria – 36km 
Bad Gastein Tour (Events 1–4 of Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII) 
• Event 5: January 16, 2027 – Engadin La Diagonela – Switzerland – 55km 
• Event 6: January 17, 2027 – Zuoz–St. Moritz Sprint – Switzerland – 30km 
• Event 7: January 31, 2027 – Marcialonga – Italy – 70km 
• Event 8: February 12, 2027 – Bedřichov Heat Sprint – Czech Republic – 1.5km 
• Event 9: February 14, 2027 – Jizerská50 – Czech Republic – 50km 
• Event 10: February 27, 2027 – Oxberg–Mora Sprint Women – Sweden – 30km 
• Event 11: February 28, 2027 – Oxberg–Mora Sprint Men – Sweden – 30km 
• Event 12: March 7, 2027 – Vasaloppet – Sweden – 90km 
• Event 13: March 20, 2027 – Birkebeinerrennet – Norway – 53km 
• Event 14: April 3, 2027 – Reistadløpet – Norway – 35km 
• Event 15: April 4, 2027 – Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja – Norway – 60km 

For more updates and detailed information about the Ski Classics World Championship, visit skiclassics.com. 

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