The Ski Classics Pro Tour enters one of the most scenic weekends of Season XVII as the Bedřichov Sprint and the Jizerská50 take over the Czech Republic from January 30 to February 1, 2026. Together, they form a vibrant mix of high-intensity racing, Grand Classics tradition, and local mountain culture in one of Central Europe’s most picturesque cross-country skiing regions.
After the opening block of the season in Austria and Switzerland, the Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII heads to Italy for one of the sport’s greatest monuments: Marcialonga, the first Grand Classics event of the winter, taking place on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
After the opening weekend in Bad Gastein, the Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII heads to Switzerland and the Engadin Valley, home of winter sports heritage and postcard-perfect alpine scenery. On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the spotlight turns to the Engadin La Diagonela — a 55-kilometer classic race from Pontresina to Zuoz and a true highlight of the long-distance skiing calendar.
As snow settles over Austria’s Hohe Tauern mountains, the historic spa town of Bad Gastein once again transforms into the stage for the opening weekend of Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII.
The Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII starts in one month. The winter season kicks off in Bad Gastein, Austria, on December 13, 2025, with the Pro Team Tempo and ends in Finnsnes, Norway, with the Ski Classics Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja on March 29, 2026. Below, you can find a summary of all the Pro Tour events for the upcoming season.
The Swedish Pro Team Eksjöhus enters Season XVII with a powerful international lineup featuring athletes from Sweden, Norway, Finland, and France. After securing 1st place in the Pro Team ranking last winter, the squad now looks forward to defending its title and continuing as the world’s best long-distance skiing team.
Rooted in the Czech Republic, the eD system RSJ Team is ready for another Ski Classics winter season with a strong group of dedicated athletes combining experience, solid performances, and a promising youth program.
This Swedish Pro Team has been part of Ski Classics since 2014 and remains one of the most influential forces on the Pro Tour. After securing fourth place in the Pro Team ranking last winter, Lager 157 Ski Team now looks ahead to another season filled with podiums and victories.
This Norwegian Pro Team brings together skiers from Norway, Sweden, and the USA. Team Aker Dæhlie secured fifth place in the Pro Team ranking during Season XVI and now looks ahead to the upcoming winter with confidence and ambition.
This Swedish Pro Team started in 2019 as a small squad with only three athletes. For Ski Classics Season XVII, Team Engcon enters stronger than ever after finishing second in the Pro Team competition last winter. Team Engcon combines experience and emerging talent as it sets its sights on victories, bib competitions, and consistent top results throughout the season.
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