Here is a full breakdown of how much the stars can earn in the Tour de Ski 2025/2026, from stage wins to the final climb up Alpe Cermis.

For each competition day in the Tour de Ski, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) distributes prize money totaling 6,000 euros. Here is the complete overview of how the prize money at the Tour de Ski is distributed.

Tour de Ski 2025/2026 consists of six races over eight days: four stages in Toblach, Italy, from December 28 to January 1, followed by two stages in Val di Fiemme from January 3 to 4.

Slightly less than last year

Prize money is paid out in euros this year, instead of Swiss francs, as has been the case until now. This is a disadvantage for athletes, as the euro exchange rate is weaker than that of the Swiss franc.

In total, 321,000 euros will be distributed at the Tour de Ski 2025/2026. This year, the prize sums have been reduced by approximately 12,000 euros compared to last year.

In 2024/2025, the prize for the overall victory was 85,000 Swiss francs (approximately 91,500 euros). This year, the winners receive 80,000.

This is how the prize money is distributed

The most significant prize sums go to the overall winners and are awarded after the final stage. However, prize money is also paid to the top three finishers at each stage, totaling 12,000 euros per stage, equally divided between women and men.

Prize money per stage (per gender):

• 1st place: 3,000 euros
• 2nd place: 2,000 euros
• 3rd place: 1,000 euros

Total per stage: 6,000 euros per gender

Prize money for the overall standings after the final stage

FIS requires athletes to complete the entire Tour de Ski to compete for the most significant prize money. Therefore, the winners of the sprint and climbing competitions are also decided after the finish of the final stage up the iconic Alpe Cermis.

Tour de Ski 2026 – Overall prize money (per gender):

• 1st: 80,000 euros
• 2nd: 55,000 euros
• 3rd: 40,000 euros
• 4th: 25,000 euros
• 5th: 20,000 euros
• 6th: 16,000 euros
• 7th: 12,000 euros
• 8th: 10,000 euros
• 9th: 9,000 euros
• 10th: 7,000 euros
• 11th: 6,000 euros
• 12th: 5,000 euros
• 13th: 4,500 euros
• 14th: 4,000 euros
• 15th: 3,500 euros
• 16th: 3,000 euros
• 17th: 2,500 euros
• 18th: 2,000 euros
• 19th: 1,500 euros
• 20th: 1,000 euros

Total: 321,000 euros per gender, 642,000 euros in total for the entire Tour de Ski.

Prize money – Sprint competition (overall standings)

• 1st: 6,000 euros
• 2nd: 5,000 euros
• 3rd: 4,000 euros
• 4th: 3,000 euros
• 5th: 2,000 euros
• 6th: 1,000 euros

Total: 21,000 euros per gender, 42,000 euros in total.

Prize money – Climbing competition (overall standings)

• 1st: 6,000 euros
• 2nd: 3,000 euros
• 3rd: 1,000 euros

Total: 10,000 euros per gender, 20,000 euros in total.

Tour de Ski 2025/2026: Complete program

After Christmas, the cross-country skiing World Cup moves to Italy for one of the season’s highlights – the Tour de Ski. Here’s the complete competition program for the 2025/2026 edition.

Now celebrating its 20th edition, the Tour de Ski will feature six competitions over eight days in two Italian venues: Toblach and Val di Fiemme. The event kicks off on Sunday, December 28, 2025, with a sprint in freestyle technique in Toblach and concludes on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with the legendary 10km Final Climb in Val di Fiemme. 

Also Read: Tour de Ski 2025/2026: Complete program

FACTS Tour de Ski Season 2025/2026

• When: Sunday, December 28, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026 
• Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
• Where: Toblach/ITA and Val di Fiemme/ITA
• What: FIS Tour de Ski

PROGRAM

Sunday, December 28: Toblach, Italy – Sprint Freestyle (More information can be found HERE)

• 11:45 CET: Sprint Qualification Freestyle, Women
• 11:45 CET: Sprint Qualification Freestyle, Men
• 14:15 CET: Sprint Heats/Finals Freestyle, Women
• 14:15 CET: Sprint Heats/Finals Freestyle, Men

Monday, December 29, Toblach, Italy – 10km Interval Start Classic (More information can be found HERE)

• 11:45 CET: 10km Interval Start Classic, Men
• 14:45 CET: 10km Interval Start Classic, Women

Wednesday, December 31: Toblach, Italy – 5km Heat Mass Start Freestyle (More information can be found HERE)

• 11:30 CET: 5km Heat Mass Start Freestyle, Men
• 14:30 CET: 5km Heat Mass Start Freestyle, Women

Thursday, January 1: Toblach, Italy – 20km Pursuit Classic (More information can be found HERE)

• 10:30 CET: 20km Pursuit Classic, Men
• 12:30 CET: 20km Pursuit Classic, Women

Saturday, January 3: Val di Fiemme, Italy – Sprint Classic (More information can be found HERE)

• 12:15 CET: Sprint Qualification Classic, Women
• 12:15 CET: Sprint Qualification Classic, Men
• 14:45 CET: Sprint Heats/Finals Classic, Women
• 14:45 CET: Sprint Heats/Finals Classic, Men

Sunday, January 4: Val di Fiemme, Italy – 10km Mass Start Freestyle – Cermis Final Climb (More information can be found HERE)

• 11:30 CET: 10km Mass Start Freestyle – Final Climb, Men
• 15:30 CET: 10km Mass Start Freestyle – Final Climb, Women

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

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