Falun 2027 Ski World Championships face TV broadcasting uncertainty

Nordic Ski World Championships broadcasting rights FIS Falun 2027 TV blackout

The broadcasting rights for the 2027 Nordic Ski World Championships in Falun, Sweden, remain unassigned, sparking concerns over a potential TV blackout in Sweden and Norway.

Pernilla Bonde, Secretary General of the Swedish Ski Association, has criticized the International Ski Federation (FIS) for the delay, describing the situation as “extremely bad.” While FIS has indicated an agreement should be reached soon, Swedish officials have set a strict deadline of late August to secure a deal.

The uncertainty is particularly significant in Norway, where legal requirements mandate that major championships be broadcast on free-to-air channels reaching over 90 percent of the population. Negotiations in Norway also remain ongoing, with broadcasters like NRK and TV 2 yet to confirm arrangements for the event.

Entities

Falun · International Ski Federation · Maria Malmer Stenergard · Norway · Pernilla Bonde · SVT · Sweden · Swedish Ski Association · Ukraine

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Swedish Ski Association is actively attempting to resolve the broadcasting rights issue. www.falukuriren.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] A deadline of August 31 has been set to ensure a broadcasting agreement is in place. www.falukuriren.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Swedish Ski Association is critical of the International Ski Federation (FIS) regarding the sale of broadcasting rights. www.falukuriren.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] Failure to secure broadcasting rights shortly may lead to increased costs and higher ticket prices for the 2027 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun. www.falukuriren.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] SVT has not confirmed a bid but considers the championship an interesting property. www.falukuriren.se