Lahti, Finland is hosting a busy weekend of FIS Ski Jumping World Cup events, beginning today, , and continuing through . The Lahti Ski Games, as the event is known, combines ski jumping with cross-country skiing and Nordic combined competitions. This year’s schedule includes both men’s and women’s large hill competitions, as well as a men’s super team event.
Today’s events began with Women’s Large Hill HS130 qualification, followed by the Women’s Large Hill HS130 World Cup competition. The men will also compete on the Large Hill HS130 today, with their competition scheduled for .
Tomorrow, , will see Men’s Large Hill HS130 Qualification at , followed by the Men’s Large Hill HS130 World Cup competition at . The hill record at the Lahti large hill, which has a hill size of 130 meters, currently stands at 138 meters, set by Norway’s Johann André Forfang in 2017.
Sunday, , will feature a Men’s Super Team Large Hill HS130 competition. The Lahti Ski Games have a long history, having first appeared on the ski jumping world cup circuit in 1980. Since then, Lahti has become a regular stop on the World Cup tour. The venue has also hosted the World Ski Championships on multiple occasions, including in 1926, 1938, 1958, 1978, 1989, 2001, and 2017.
The Lahti competitions are taking place shortly after the Winter Olympics 2026 in Milano-Cortina, adding to the significance of the event for athletes looking to continue their momentum. The FIS Ski Jumping World Cup is considered the highest level of ski jumping competition, with the FIS Ski Flying World Cup serving as a sub-divisional part of the overall competition.
Recent news indicates strong performances from Kamil Stoch. Reports from multiple sources highlight Stoch’s success, including winning the 69th 4-Hills-Tournament. Another report notes Stoch achieving his best result in three years, generating both excitement and disappointment among competitors. While specific details of his Lahti performance are not yet available, his recent form suggests he will be a strong contender.
The FIS governs all aspects of the sport, overseeing over 7,000 events annually across various disciplines including Alpine, Cross-Country, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Freestyle, and Snowboard. The World Cup series was founded by Torbjørn Yggeseth for the 1979/80 season and has grown to include competitions in Europe, Asia, and North America. Women’s individual competitions were added to the schedule in the 2011/12 season, and mixed team events debuted in 2012, with women’s team events following in 2017.
Beyond the World Cup, the FIS also oversees the Summer Grand Prix, as well as lower-level circuits like the Continental Cup, Inter-Continental Cup, FIS Cup, FIS Race, and Alpen Cup. Major championships, such as the Olympic Winter Games and the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, do not directly contribute to World Cup standings, though past iterations of these events have been included in the World Cup scoring.
Spectators can find information on where to watch the events live and online through various sports outlets. The Lahti Ski Games represent a significant event in the ski jumping calendar, attracting athletes and fans from around the globe. The competitions promise exciting action and showcase the skill and athleticism of the world’s top ski jumpers.
