AUDI FIS WORLD CUP FINAL - Hafjell
24 – 25 March 2026
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has awarded the World Cup final in Slalom and Giant Slalom 2026 to Hafjell! Here we are talking about the world's best alpinists, men and ladies, raw skiing and popular celebration from start to finish.
We fill the World Cup square with good food, cold drinks and live music during breaks and for après-ski.
The arena opens at 08:00, and we promise a real folk festival through two days packed with speed and excitement. A total of four races with subsequent prize ceremonies every day. For an exclusive experience, you can buy tickets to VIP Club Gold, or you can catch the excitement of the VIP Grandstand. On Tuesday 24 March, we will also arrange a number draw in the finish area from 19.00. You will then meet the 15 best ladies and gentlemen on stage!
Program
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Tuesday 24 March
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09:30: 1st Round Giant Slalom Men
10.30: 1st round Slalom women
Between 1 and 2 rounds: Entertainment area in the arena
12:30 p.m.: 2nd round Giant Slalom men
13.30: 2nd round Slalom women
Immediately after the 2nd round: Prize ceremony and distribution of crystal balls
Après-ski: more info to come
- Wednesday 25 March
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09:30: 1st Round Giant Slalom Women
10.30: 1st round Slalom men
Between 1 and 2 rounds: Entertainment area in the arena
12:30 p.m.: 2nd round Giant Slalom Women
13.30: 2nd round Slalom men
Immediately after the 2nd round: Prize ceremony and distribution of crystal balls
Après-ski: more info to come
See more information about the World Cup
Verdensstjerner, trekking av nummer og ekte World Cup-stemning!
Tirsdag 24. mars arrangeres den offisielle nummertrekningen i målområdet i Hafjell – dagen før finalerennene. Her møter du de 30 beste tekniske alpinistene i verden når startnumrene trekkes.
Arrangementet er gratis og gir publikum en unik sjanse til å komme tett på verdensstjernene!
Become an official during the World Cup Hafjell
Do you want to help create the world's coolest winter sports experience? As a volunteer, you get unique experiences, new friends and great benefits – all while being part of a community that makes the event possible. Read more here!
Practical info
Ticket and admission
🎟️ A ticket is required for entrance to all audience areas in the finish area and along the course. Buy tickets here!
🪑 The seating stand has 850 seats
🚪 Entrance via Skitorget or the top of the tunnel (at the meeting point trails 47 and 41). NB: to enter the arena from the mountain, you must use trail 23 Easy Descent.
🎿 Ski storage available at the entrance to the arena or you can book a ski locker for safe storage of your ski equipment in the basement of the gondola. Order ski lockers!
Parking and transport
⛷️ Are you going skiing? Hafjell Alpine Centre's guests use regular parking spaces as far as there is space. NB: Free parking between 23th of mars and 25th of mars.
🏡 Guests in Sørlia can take a bus from 11:00–17:00, from the south end of the parking lot. Pick-up south of Hafjell Pizza at Skivei 82.
🇳🇴 World Cup guests arriving by car park at Hunderfossen with a shuttle bus – departing approximately every 3 minutes.
🚌 We recommend everyone to travel by public transport to Hafjell. Check bus times on the entur.no or timetables of Hafjellbussen (free for everyone with a lift pass).
Stay up to date on World Cup Hafjell 's website for traffic and transport information.
Lifts
🚡 On Saturday, the Gondola, Hafjellheis 1, Hafjellheis 2 and the Cable Car will start at 08:00. -Perfect for taking a few turns before the races begin.
⛰️ The Moseter lift runs until 18:00 – so you can easily get home after the event.
⛪️ On Sunday, there is normal lift operation, Hafjellheis 1 will depart from 0800.
❌ The forest lift will be closed all weekend
Trails
Hafjell is open as normal, but some trails will be closed in connection with the World Cup.
Closed trails:
❌ Trail 41 from Skogsheisen
❌ Trail 46
❌ Trail 47 from crossing trail 23
❌ Trail 60 from crossing trail 24.
❌ Ski road 80 to Sørlia, transport see further down.
Availability
🧑 🦽 Wheelchair spaces are available.
🍼 Strollers are not recommended – use a baby carrier for easier movement.
We expect a lot of audience members – buy tickets in advance for faster entry.
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The World Cup in Hafjell doesn't just mean spectacular world-class races – it also means public celebrations from morning to night! To see everything from the first pole strokes to the evening's après-ski.
