Ski Jumping Fans, Unite! 🏂️♂️
Get ready to hit the slopes once again!
On November 24, the wait for ski jumping enthusiasts finally comes to an end. That's when the World Cup opener kicks off in Ruka, Finland. And the best part is that ARD and ZDF will be broadcasting the competitions live on free-to-air TV for the season.
Ruka, here we come!
Kick off the season with two individual competitions in Ruka, Finland. On November 24, the qualification rounds will commence, followed by the first individual competition on the large hill on November 25. On Sunday, November 26, there will be the second competition, another individual competition on the big hill.
Contenders to Watch
Last season, Norway's Halvor Egner Granerud (27) claimed the overall World Cup with a crystal globe in tow for the second time since 2020/21. Poland's Dawid Kubacki (33) positioned himself second, and Austria's Stefan Kraft (30) rounded out the podium.
German fans have their hopes pinned on Andreas Wellinger (28) and Karl Geiger (30). Wellinger came in sixth place, while Geiger finished in eleventh place in the overall rankings, showing promising performances.
Upcoming Dates for the 2023/24 Ski Jumping World Cup
Get your calendars ready! Here's an updated schedule for the 2023/24 Ski Jumping World Cup and Four Hills Tournament:
| Date | Location | Country | Event | |------------|-----------------|---------|-------------------| | November 24-26, 2023 | Ruka/Kuusamo | Finland | World Cup | | December 1-3, 2023 | Lillehammer | Norway | World Cup | | December 8-10, 2023 | Klingenthal | Germany | World Cup | | December 15-17, 2023 | Engelberg | Switzerland | World Cup | | December 28-January 6, 2024 | Oberstdorf | Germany | Four Hills Tournament | | December 31, 2023 - January 1, 2024 | Garmisch | Germany | Four Hills Tournament | | January 2-3, 2024 | Innsbruck | Austria | Four Hills Tournament | | January 5-6, 2024 | Bischofshofen | Austria | Four Hills Tournament | | January 12-14, 2024 | Wisla | Poland | World Cup | | January 16-17, 2024 | Szczyrk | Poland | World Cup | | January 19-21, 2024 | Zakopane | Poland | World Cup | | January 25-28, 2024 | Kulm/Mitterndorf| Austria | Ski Flying World Championships | | February 2-4, 2024 | Willingen | Germany | World Cup | | February 9-12, 2024 | Lake Placid | USA | World Cup | | February 16-18, 2024 | Sapporo | Japan | World Cup | | February 22-25, 2024 | Oberstdorf | Germany | Ski Flying | | March 1-3, 2024 | Lahti | Finland | World Cup | | March 8-10, 2024 | Oslo | Norway | Raw Air Tour | | March 11-13, 2024 | Trondheim | Norway | Raw Air Tour | | March 15-17, 2024 | Vikersund | Norway | Raw Air Tour/Ski Flying | | March 21-24, 2024 | Planica | Slovenia | Ski Flying |
Ski Jumping on TV and the Experts
ARD and ZDF take turns broadcasting the World Cups live on free-to-air TV and show the competitions as a stream in the media libraries.
At ZDF, Lena Kesting (29) will take over the moderation of the ski jumping broadcasts. She will be joined by new expert Severin Freund (35).
At ARD, Lea Wagner (29) will continue her role as moderator, accompanied by expert Sven Hannawald (48).
Don't miss out on the upcoming World Cup, Four Hills Tournament, or the Raw Air Tour, held for the first time in 2017. Experience the showdown at the highlight of the ski jumping season: the Four Hills Tournament in Oberstdorf, Germany, and the Ski Flying World Championships in Bad Mitterndorf, Austria.
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Additional Insights
Ski jumping is a popular winter sport that involves jumping from a specially designed ski lift or hill and landing on snow-covered terrain.
The Four Hills Tournament has a rich history, originating in 1979. It consists of four hills in Germany and Austria, including Oberstdorf, Innsbruck, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Bischofshofen.
The Ski Flying World Championships is another integral part of the ski jumping scene, showcasing athletes flying through the air at remarkable distances.
Stay tuned for updates, schedules, and athlete profiles, and get ready to support your favorite ski jumpers as they traverse the 2023/24 Ski Jumping World Cup circuit!
