Six competitions, thousands of fans, a unique atmosphere: The World Cup in Oberhof brings the biathlon world together
Oberhof will once again be transformed into a biathlon Mecca at the start of the year. From 09. to 12. January 2025, the best biathletes in the world will be making a guest appearance in Thuringia and compete for victories and important World Cup points. Thousands of fans in the ARENA am Rennsteig and along the legendary route through the thuringian forest will cheer them on loudly and push them to top performances. A colourful supporting program awaits them.
A total of six competitions are on the program of the BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon 2025
in Oberhof, which has been an integral part of the winter sports calendar for years. The women's sprint on Thursday, January 09, 2025 at 2.20 pm will open the first-class sporting event. The men's sprint will follow on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 2.20 pm. On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the women (12.30 pm) and men (2.45 pm) will go on the chase. The World Cup will be concluded by the single mixed relay (12.20 pm) and the mixed relay (2.30 pm) on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
While precision, calm and good nerves are required at the shooting range in the ARENA am Rennsteig, the course in the thuringian forest is a real challenge for the athletes. The circuit is considered one of the most demanding in the biathlon circuit. The Birxsteig alone, where the spectators sometimes crowd in rows of ten to cheer on the athletes enjoys cult status - and can make the difference between victory and defeat.
Opening ceremony and award ceremonies on the town square
However, the best atmosphere is not only guaranteed during the six competitions. The supporting program of the BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon 2025 in Oberhof is also packed full and will inspire fans of all ages. Already on Wednesday, January 08, 2025, the opening ceremony will take place from 7 pm on the town square in Oberhof, to which all World Cup teams and their fans are invited. Some of the DSV team have already confirmed their attendance and will present themselves to the spectators.
Also celebrated on the town square on Friday, January 10, 2025 from 7 pm will be the winners of the sprint races and on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 7 pm the winners of the pursuit races.
Thüringer Wald Eventbühne in the Hüttendorf
Experience has shown that on the four days of the competition, fans make a pilgrimage to the Hüttendorf at the Grenzadler. A wide culinary selection awaits them there – from the Thüringer Bratwurst, burgers and fries to hand bread and pulled pork - and the fan store with coveted items for the World Cup visit.
Good entertainment will be provided on the Thüringer Waldf Eventbühne. On Thursday, 09. January 2025, a globally sought-after Andreas Gabalier double act will perform. On Friday, 10. January 2025, saxophonist André Schnura, who had his breakthrough during the European Football Championships and the Summer Olympics in Paris, will heat up the fans and create an exuberant atmosphere. The two-man party band “Mitchy & André”, known from the TV show “The Voice of Germany”, has been announced for Saturday, January 11, 2025. And on Sunday, January 12, 2025, singer Marco Sommer will storm the stage. With a hands-on course for young talents, Sunday is also all about the family.
After-race parties in the Hüttendorf and on the town square
The program will be rounded off by DJs and music groups as well as the Expo area with
stands that invite you to inform yourself and linger, including the main sponsor BMW, Venter-Glocken GmbH and the Bundeswehr with its career truck. The Hüttendorf opens
on Thursday (January 09, 2025) and Friday (January 10, 2025) at 10.30 am, on the weekend (January 11 and 12, 2025) at 8.30 am. The gates of the ARENA am Rennsteig will open on Thursday (January 09, 2025) and Friday (January 10, 2025) at 12 noon and on the weekend (January 11 and 12, 2025) at 10.30 am.
After the competitions, the after-race parties invite you to linger in the hut village. Those who want to party into the night, the party tent on Oberhof's town square is the place to be.
Biathlon shooting and backstage tours
Special experiences are the biathlon shooting, where guests can put their skills to the test, and the exclusive backstage tours, which guarantee an exciting look behind the scenes of the sports venue. There are currently still a few places available for the experiences. Fans can reserve their spot at https://tickets.events-oberhof.de/.