At the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup in Otepää, held at Tehvandi Sports Centre from 12 to 15 March, the single mixed relay and the mixed relay took place on Sunday, 15 March. Norway claimed victory in the single mixed relay, while Sweden topped the podium in the mixed relay. Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid and Karoline Offigstad Knotten won the single mixed relay, using a total of eight spare rounds between them (0+8). Sweden took the silver medal (3+13; +1:38.1), while Finland cl

At the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup stage taking place at Tehvandi Sports Centre from 12–15 March, the men’s 12.5 km and women’s 10 km pursuit races were held on Saturday, 14 March. Contested in windy conditions, the race day delivered plenty of tension both on the course and at the shooting range. In the men’s 12.5 km pursuit, Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid claimed victory, controlling the race from start to finish and missing just one target across all four shooting stages. Fr

On 10–21 February 2027, LaVita IBU Biathlon World Championships will be held at Tehvandi Sports Centre. From 14 March, two-week, one-week, and weekend passes for the World Championships will be available for purchase . The LaVita IBU Biathlon World Championships in Otepää will be the largest sporting event ever held in Estonia. Over ten competition days, eight individual world champions and four relay world champions will be decided. “Biathlon World Cup events held in Estonia

On the second competition day of the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup in Otepää, held at Tehvandi Sports Centre from 12 to 15 March, the women’s 7.5 km sprint took place. Julia Simon claimed victory, while Estonia’s best result came from Susan Külm, who finished in 10th place. Gold medallist Julia Simon shot clean (0+0) and crossed the finish line 2.9 seconds ahead of Italy’s Lisa Vittozzi, who placed second (0+0; +2.9). Third place went to the overall World Cup leader, France’s Lo

On the opening day of the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup in Otepää, held at Tehvandi Sports Centre from 12 to 15 March, the men’s 10 km sprint took place. Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid claimed victory, while Kristo Siimer was the best-placed Estonian in 15th, marking the best World Cup result of his career. A total of 106 athletes started in the men’s sprint, and in a closely contested race, the win went to Sturla Holm Laegreid of Norway (0+0). France’s Emilien Jacquelin finished

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The BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup stage begins on Thursday, March 12, at the Tehvandi Sports Centre, bringing freshly crowned Olympic champions to Otepää. A large number of spectators is also expected, so visitors are advised to arrive early. Although the weather at the Tehvandi Sports Centre already feels spring-like, the training days have gone successfully. “The tracks are in good condition and will hold up well until Sunday, as enough snow has been stored,” said Hillar Zahkn

Most of the athletes competing in the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup stage in Otepää from 12–15 March this week arrived on a charter flight Joensuu–Tartu. In total, three special flights landed at Tartu Airport, where the arriving national teams were welcomed by the event mascot Otto. This is the first time that athletes participating in a major international competition have arrived via Tartu Airport. The International Biathlon Union (IBU) had already planned to transport athlet

Children up to and including the age of 12 can attend the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup in Otepää free of charge. To enter the venue, a free ticket for the child is required, and it can already be redeemed via Piletilevi  before you arrive. The child’s zero ticket is valid for all four competition days. You can redeem it on Piletilevi by entering the code laps  in the discount code field. Entry to the competition area is not possible without the zero ticket. We recommend redee

A World Cup ticket also allows visitors to enjoy discounted entry to selected museums in Tartu.

Official Biathlon World Cup afterparty in Tartu featuring NOËP

From 12 to 15 March 2026, Otepää will host a BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup stage at the Tehvandi Sports Center for the second time in history. The organizing team has entered the final phase of preparations – the courses are in excellent condition, and the grandstands are taking shape.

From 12–15 March 2026, Otepää will host the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup for the second time in history, bringing the very best to the start line. Alongside top-level competition, visitors can enjoy a varied four-day cultural programme with live music and exciting activities for the whole family. See the official entertainment program HERE.

Beloved Estonian artists to perform at the Biathlon World Cup event in Otepää auftreten

From 12 to 15 March 2026, the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup will be held in Otepää for the second time in history, with the world’s top biathletes competing across four race days. Until now, day passes for the grandstands were only available for Thursday and Friday. Now, a limited number of Saturday and Sunday day passes for the A and B stands will be released for sale at the start of each week. Day passes for the A and B grandstands are sold in limited quantities each week, bas

From March 12 to 15, 2026, Otepää will host a BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup stage for the second time in history. Spectators will be able to travel to Otepää conveniently by a shuttle bus service operating from Tartu. “The purpose of the shuttle bus service is to provide visitors with comfortable and safe access to the competition venue while also reducing traffic congestion in the Otepää area, where thousands of spectators from Estonia and abroad are expected during the World C

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) conducted an inspection at the Tehvandi Sports Center and checked the competition venue's...

Next winter, Estonia will welcome the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup, taking place from March 12 to 15, 2026, at the Tehvandi Sports Center...

The IBU World Cup biathlon season wrapped up in Otepää with the final competition week, featuring individual races, sprint, mixed relay,...

During the first competition week of the IBU Cup in biathlon at Otepää, sprint, pursuit race and mass start were scheduled for three...