Sölden hosts opening weekend of 2026-2027 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup

The 2026-2027 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season commenced in Sölden with results from the opening giant slalom events.

In the women's giant slalom, American Paula Moltzan secured victory with a time of 2:14.82, narrowly defeating Albania's Lara Colturi by just one hundredth of a second. Emma Aicher of Germany finished third. Mikaela Shiffrin, who led mid-race, ultimately finished in seventh place.

In the men's competition, Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen took first place, ahead of Loïc Meillard and Marco Odermatt.