The season opening in biathlon 2025 will take place in Geilo 14-16 November! Experience the world's elite, exciting competitions and winter parties in the magical surroundings of the mountains. Welcome to an unforgettable weekend.
The Season Opener for Biathletes is moved to Geilo
Are you ready to kickstart the season at Geilo?
We are proud to announce that the season opening in biathlon 2025 will be added to Geilo! After more than a decade at Sjusjøen, the prestigious event will be moved to beautiful Geilo, where the world's elite in biathlon will gather for exciting competitions and a winter party on 14th - 16th of November. We look forward to welcoming athletes, support staff and the audience to an atmospheric weekend!
A weekend you won't forget
Welcome to Geilo on 14th – 16th of November, when the biathlon season kicks off with the first big highlight of the year. This will be more than just a competition weekend — it’s an invitation to immerse yourself in an unforgettable winter experience!
World Cup biathletes from different nations
At Geilo, some of Norway's top biathletes kick off the season with a thrilling first showdown. Big names like Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen, Endre Strømsheim, Sturla Holm Lægreid, and Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold are all set at the starting line. Expect excitement, intensity, and top-class entertainment from the very first shot.
More than just competition
A weekend program for the whole family
The sportiness is only one part of the experience. Geilo offers a packed program both at the stadium and in the city center, with activities for the whole family, concerts, local food, market stalls and winter joy in the mountain village. Here, everything is arranged for a social and memorable weekend - regardless of age and interest.
Geilo as host
With its rich winter traditions and compact frame, Geilo is the perfect place to gather all of biathlon Norway. Here it is a short distance between the stadium, the city center and accommodations - and the atmosphere will be felt throughout the village.
Does your company want to be visible at one of the season's biggest biathlon events?
Season start Biathlon Geilo gathers Norway's biathlon elite, thousands of spectators and national media attention - and your company can be in the middle of the action. As a sponsor, you get more than visibility: you become an active participant in a public festival full of energy, mastery and joy of sports. We offer flexible sponsorship packages with broad exposure, visibility in the arena and opportunities for profiling that are really felt – both locally and nationally.
Do you want to be part of lifting Norwegian sports – and at the same time strengthen your own brand?
Contact the general manager of Visit Geilo: Heidi Stevning - [email protected] (+47) 992 76 332
