Everything is set for the first day of the World Cup in Oberhof, Germany. Below you’ll find the complete program, start lists, and start times for Saturday’s Sprint races in freestyle technique.

The 2025/2026 World Cup season continues this weekend, with Oberhof hosting two races from Saturday to Sunday. The program opens on Saturday, January 17, with a Sprint in freestyle technique. The weekend concludes on Sunday, January 18, with a 10km interval-start race in classic technique. 

Also Read – Cross-country World Cup: Complete program for Oberhof

Start times for Friday’s races are listed below. The complete weekend program appears at the end of the article.

Saturday, January 17: Sprint Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

• 13:35 CET: Sprint Qualification Freestyle, Women
• 14:08 CET: Sprint Qualification Freestyle, Men
• 16:05 CET: Sprint Final Freestyle, Women
• 16:05 CET: Sprint Final Freestyle, Men

Start lists can be found HERE FOR WOMEN and HERE FOR MEN

FACTS Oberhof World Cup Season 2025/2026

• When: Saturday, January 17 to Sunday, January 18, 2026 
• Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
• Where: Oberhof, Germany
• What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Oberhof, Germany

PROGRAM

Saturday, January 17: Sprint Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

• 13:35 CET: Sprint Qualification Freestyle, Women
• 14:08 CET: Sprint Qualification Freestyle, Men
• 16:05 CET: Sprint Final Freestyle, Women
• 16:05 CET: Sprint Final Freestyle, Men

Sunday, January 18: 10km Interval Start Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:45 CET: 10km Interval Start Classic, Men
• 12:55 CET: 10km Interval Start Classic, Women

Read More: Cross-country skiing World Cup: Calendar for the 2025/2026 winter season 

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