One of the biggest sports events in Pillerseetal: the annual Biathlon World Cup in Hochfilzen. This major event attracts countless visitors every year from near and far to the small holiday resort and offers exciting competitions and a great supporting programme. Fans from across the world travel to the competition events to support their idols and experience the ambience in the stadium live. Mass start as well as sprint and relay races for women and men are on the programme every year at the beginning of December. Apart from the world cups, Hochfilzen has also hosted three world championships, in the years 1978, 2005 and 2017. Don’t miss out on this exciting sports event and be there live!
When
11 - 14 December 2025
Where
Biathlon stadium | Hochfilzen
Tip
Arrival by shuttle bus or train
checkThursday, 11 December 2025: official training
checkFriday, 12 December 2025: 11:20 am Sprint Men | 2:15 pm Sprint Women
checkSaturday, 13 December 2025: 12:00 pm Pursuit Men | 2:15 pm Relay Women
checkSunday, 14 December 2025: 12:00 pm Relay Men | 2:45 pm Pursuit Women
checkStart times are subject to change!
Visitors to the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup can purchase seats, grandstand tickets, track tickets and VIP tickets online via the event's official ticket shop or from the ticket office on site (directly at the OK office in Hochfilzen and via email: tickte@biathlonhochfilzen.at). With screens in the stadium and along the course, all spectators who are there live are kept up to date! There is also plenty to do in the Pillerseetal valley away from the competitions. Guests can relax and unwind after the exciting competition days at the Kulturhaus in the centre of Hochfilzen or at numerous other locations in the Pillerseetal valley with live music and culinary highlights. Here you can search for available accommodation in Pillerseetal, enquire without obligation and book online at once!
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Tickets can be ordered online at www.ticket-onlineshop.com. Tickets with a discount (handicap, wheelchair users, fan clubs, travel agencies) can only be booked directly via the OC Office (Tel. 43.5359.20120 or ticket@biathlonhochfilzen.at).
Yes, all grandstand tickets also entitle the holder to access the track.
Yes, discounted tickets are available. 50% discount for handicapped persons (with a degree of 60% or more) for standing room (A or B) and for the track area. There is also a 50% discount for wheelchair users and one accompanying person.
These tickets cannot be booked online, but only directly via the OC office (Tel. +43.5359.20120 or ticket@biathlonhochfilzen.at).
Children are free up to and including the age of 5. From the age of 6, children's rates apply - please bring your ID!
A limited number of car parking spaces are available.
However, it is recommended that spectators travel easily by shuttle or train.
On the competition days the cash desk is open daily from 08.15 am to 03.15 pm.
On competition days, the stadium is open daily from 09.00 am to 05.00 pm.
You can find detailed information on this in the house rules at https://www.biathlon-hochfilzen.at/venue-rules.html.
Yes, the wheelchair stand is located directly in front of stand B and is only accessible for wheelchair users and 1 accompanying person.
Yes, catering is provided in the stadium area (drinks, snacks, etc.).
News - News - News
The 2028 Biathlon World Championships will take place in Hochfilzen!
After 1978, 2005 and 2017, Hochfilzen will host this major event for the fourth time!
The 2028 Biathlon World Championships will be a special event for Hochfilzen and the Pillerseetal valley. Following successful events in 1978, 2005 and 2017, Hochfilzen will host this prestigious event for the fourth time. Preparations are in full swing to offer athletes and spectators an unforgettable experience. The 2028 Biathlon World Championships promise to be a highlight not only for the sport but also for the entire region.
