Even before the Olympic Games begin, there is another season highlight on the agenda for numerous biathlon stars: the 2026 European Championships. sport.de has an overview of the most important information about the European Championships in Norway.
When and where will the European Biathlon Championships take place?
The 2026 European Biathlon Championships begin on January 28th in Sjusjøen, Norway. The last day of competition is February 1st.
Which races are on the program at the European Biathlon Championships?
A total of eight races will be completed at the 2026 European Championship. The program at a glance:
January 28th, 10:20 a.m.: Men’s singles
January 28th, 2:30 p.m.: Women’s singles
January 30, 10:45 a.m.: Sprint men
January 30, 2:30 p.m.: Sprint women
January 31, 10:50 a.m.: Pursuit of men
January 31, 1:30 p.m.: Persecution of women
February 1st, 10:40 a.m.: Men’s relay
February 1st, 1:45 p.m.: Women’s relay
Where can the European Biathlon Championships be seen live on TV and stream?
The 2026 European Biathlon Championships will not be shown on free-to-air television. But the races can still be followed. All races will be shown live and in full length on the sports streaming site “eurovisionsport.com”. This is a free offer.
Which biathletes can be seen at the European Championships?
The really big stars are not at the start of the European Championships. The European title fights are traditionally viewed by nations as a stepping stone to the “second tier”. Numerous athletes from the IBU Cup squads will appear in Sjusjøen. In addition, the young talent usually also gets a chance to show off on the big stage.
How did the European Championships 2025 go for the German biathlon team?
Last year the German team celebrated some impressive successes at the European Championships. With two gold and two silver medals, the DSV team was the most successful after Norway (3x gold, 2x silver, 1x bronze). Johanna Puff won gold in the individual in Lenzerheide, and the women’s relay also triumphed on the final day. Marlene Fichtner (individual) and the men’s relay team took silver.
