Races

Programme

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

ATHLETE VILLAGE

Experience athletes up close.

Helvetia stand

  • Luca De Aliprandini (ITA) | 5:00–5:30 p.m.
  • Armand Marchant (BEL) | 5:30–6 p.m.

LEKI stand

  • Christian Borgnaes (DEN) | 5–6 p.m.

Merchandise and information stand at the Ski World Cup in Adelboden

  • Leo Anguenot (FRA) | 5:00–5:30 p.m.
  • Rahpael Haaser (AUT) | 5:30–6 p.m.
  • Tormis Laine (EST) | 5:30–6 p.m.

LOCATION: CHUENIS VILLAGE

6:15 p.m.

Live interview with Marco Odermatt & Loïc Meillard

Exciting athlete insights.
LOCATION: CHUENIS

18H30-18h50

Giant Slalom starting number draw

Who opens at Chuenis? The athletes have it in their own hands and get in the mood with the audience for the sporting highlight at Chuenis .
LOCATION: CHUENIS -DÖRFLI

10H30 

1st Run Giant Slalom

There will be a show 30 minutes before the 1st Run .
LOCATION: ZIELHANG | ZIELARENA

13H30

2nd Run Giant Slalom

There will be a show 30 minutes before the 2nd Run . Flower Ceremony follows after the run.
LOCATION: ZIELHANG | ZIELARENA

18H30-18h50

Drawing of numbers for the Slalom

Who will open the Slalom at Chuenis? The athletes have it in their own hands and get in the mood with the crowd at Chuenis for the sporting highlight.
LOCATION: CHUENIS VILLAGE STAGE

19H

Podium ceremony for the Giant Slalom

Cowbell: instead of medals, the five fastest athletes will receive a loud, Swiss tradition to take home with them.
LOCATION: CHUENIS VILLAGE STAGE

10H30

1st run of the Slalom

There will be a show 30 minutes before the 1st Run .
LOCATION: ZIELHANG| ZIELARENA

13H30

2nd run of the Slalom

There will be a show 30 minutes before the 2nd Run .
LOCATION: ZIELHANG| ZIELARENA

about 14h15

Flower Ceremony

Cowbell alarm: instead of medals, the five fastest athletes take home a loud Swiss tradition.
LOCATION: ZIELHANG| ZIELARENA

Start lists/Rankings

The current start lists and all rankings since 2013 as an overview:

The World Cup in Adelboden simply iconic. Every year, thousands of ski fans make the pilgrimage to the Bernese Oberland just to Chuenisbärgli at Chuenisbärgli legendary Chuenisbärgli . The race has a long tradition, there's no question about that. In 2026, everything will once again revolve around slalom and Giant Slalom this weekend. The world's best skiers will battle it out for every hundredth of a second on one of the toughest slopes. Anyone who has been there knows that the atmosphere has been incredible for decades. Adelboden a real highlight in the racing calendar. And if you still haven't had enough after all the skiing excitement, you can easily extend your stay in 2026. Why not combine the World Cup weekend with a trip to the casino? Montreux, Lugano, or Baden—the choice is vast. These elegant establishments not only offer roulette, blackjack, and poker— more here—but also a wide range of modern slot machines. Skiing and excitement during the day, stylish entertainment in the evening—there's no better way to experience Switzerland's diversity.

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Course

Two races, one myth. The Chuenisbärgli captivates athletes and ski fans alike.

The races at Chuenisbärgli are considered classics in the Ski World Cup as Adelboden is one of only three places (Adelboden, Wengen, Kitzbühel) that have hosted ski races every year since the FIS World Cup was founded in 1967.

The Giant Slalom on the Adelboden World Cup slope is rightly considered the most difficult in the world.

Facts

  • The World Cup mountain was newly approved by the FIS in 2020. The approval is valid until 2030 and World Cup, European Cup and FIS races for men and women may be held.
  • "Chuenis", as the locals affectionately call it, is probably the short name for Chuenrad or Konrad, but it is unclear which "Chueni" or Konrad gave the Chuenisbärgli its name. The somewhat more unusual spelling of Kuonisbärgli also points to the origin of the name.
  • The World Cup course can be explored not only in winter. In the summer months, a hiking trail known as the World Cup Trail leads from the finish area up to the start house. Along the trail, young and old can learn interesting facts about the biggest sports event in the region.

Info

Giant Slalom

  • Start height 1730 m.a.s.l.
  • Finish height 1310 m.a.s.l.
  • Course length 1290 m
  • Height difference 420 m
  • Maximum inclination 60%
  • Minimum inclination 10%
  • Average inclination 30%
  • 50-55 gates

Slalom

  • Starting height: 1513 m.a.s.l.
  • Finish heigh 1302 m.a.s.l.
  • Course length 622 m
  • Height difference 211 m
  • Maximum inclination 50%
  • Minimum inclination 10%
  • Average inclination 30%
  • 60-65 gates

Key points

The sections of the race track at Chuenisbärgli traditionally bear local field names.

  • "Cannon barrel" – steep slope at the start, the steepest part of the course
  • "Schnittenmedli" – entry to the challenging middle section
  • "Wintertal" - there the snow is always particularly long in the spring.
  • "Chäla" – video wall, marquee and catering
  • "Giisbrunni" - entrance to the steep finish slope
  • "50° target slope" - Famous. Notorious. The most stuttering in the World Cup.

IMPORTANT INFO

Admission with a Saturday ticket is not possible on Sunday. Admission with a Sunday ticket is not possible on Saturday.

How to get here

ARRIVE EARLY

We appeal to all ski fans to arrive early on both race days and to allow enough time for the journey. It is better to linger in the Chuenis village with coffee and croissants and enjoy the atmosphere instead of missing the first run.