Lucas Pinheiro Braathen has his eye on Marco Odermatt's overall title from the outset of the 2026/27 Alpine Ski World Cup season, while retirements, injuries and shifting priorities have blown the battle for the women's Crystal Globe wide open.
One more overall title would give reigning champion Mikaela Shiffrin the outright record, but she's set to focus almost exclusively on the giant slalom and Super-G, two of her weaker disciplines. Lara Gut-Behrami, meanwhile, has retired, Sofia Goggia and Federica Brignone are missing the start of the campaign through illness and injury respectively, and there's no timeline on Lindsey Vonn's potential return.
Emma Aicher, Camille Rast and Alice Robinson look the likeliest to fill the void, though former Olympic and world champion Petra Vlhova is finally fit to race again.
Also on the comeback trail is Marcel Hirscher, who won eight overall Crystal Globes for eight seasons running between 2011 and 2019, but has been inactive for the past two years. Can the man widely considered the greatest alpine skier of all time pick up where he left off?
Comprising 43 men’s and 40 women’s races over five months, culminating with the season finale at Sun Valley after a two-week break for the Alpine World Ski Championships at Crans-Montana in February, here's how to watch Alpine Ski World Cup from anywhere in the world. We've also listed the schedule and reigning champions below.
Can you watch Alpine Ski World Cup 2026/27 for free?
. Each round of the 2026/27 Alpine Ski World Cup is being shown on free-to-air CBC in Canada, with live streaming available through .
In places where the event hasn't picked up a broadcasting partner, like Australia, free Alpine Ski World Cup coverage is being provided by .
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Use a VPN to watch Alpine Ski World Cup 2026/27 live streams
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How to watch Alpine Ski World Cup 2026/27 live streams in the US
Winter sports fans in the US can watch Alpine Ski World Cup 2026/27 unfold on .
A subscription starts at $12.99/month or $129.99/year for a plan that carries live sports. However, you can access Peacock virtually for free with a .
Some events are also being televised on NBC, which is available through , , and . The latter three offer a free trial to new users.
If you're out of the US but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your subscriptions from anywhere.
How to watch Alpine Ski World Cup 2026/27 live streams in the UK
In the UK, live Alpine Ski World Cup 2026/27 coverage is being provided by channels.
You can add TNT Sports to your Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or get an plan that includes TNT Sports. Prices start at £25.99/month if you commit to a year.
Visiting the UK from Canada or Australia? can help you access your free stream from anywhere.
How to watch Alpine Ski World Cup 2026/27 live streams in Australia
In Australia, Alpine Ski World Cup 2026/27 is available to watch on the free platform. All you need to do is create an account.
Not in Australia right now? You can use a VPN like to watch all the action as if you were back home.
How to watch Alpine Ski World Cup 2026/27 live streams in Canada
In Canada, Alpine Ski World Cup 2026/27 is free-to-air on .
You can watch each round either on TV via or online via the streaming platform.
Not in Canada right now? You can simply use a VPN like to watch all the action on your account as if you were back home.
WOMEN'S ALPINE SKI WORLD CUP
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Beaver Creek | Super giant slalom
St. Moritz | Super giant slalom
St. Moritz | Super giant slalom
St. Moritz | Giant slalom
Val di Fassa | Super giant slalom
Cortina d'Ampezzo | Super giant slalom
Sun Valley | Super giant slalom
MEN'S ALPINE SKI WORLD CUP
Copper Mountain | Super giant slalom
Beaver Creek | Super giant slalom
Val Gardena/Gröden | Super giant slalom
Sun Valley | Super giant slalom
Who are the reigning Alpine Ski World Cup champions?
Overall: Mikaela Shiffrin
Downhill: Laura Pirovano
Super giant slalom: Sofia Goggia
Giant slalom: Julia Scheib
Slalom: Mikaela Shiffrin
Overall: Marco Odermatt
Downhill: Marco Odermatt
Super giant slalom: Marco Odermatt
Giant slalom: Lucas Pinheiro Braathen
Slalom: Atle Lie McGrath
Can I watch Alpine Ski World Cup 2026/27 on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters, like CBC, have streaming platforms that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with the latest Alpine Ski World Cup news and updates on the official FIS social media channels on Instagram (@FISsnowboard), Facebook (@FISsnowboard) and YouTube (@FISsnowboard).
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