Viaplay secures broadcasting rights for Falun FIS Nordic World Ski Championships

Viaplay has secured the broadcasting rights for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun, Sweden. The agreement concludes a lengthy negotiation process that had caused concern within the Swedish Ski Association.

The deal includes broadcasting rights for the Nordic, Alpine, and Freestyle World Championships for both 2027 and 2029. The Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun are scheduled to take place from February 24 to March 7, 2027.

Viaplay’s head of sports, Erik Westberg, described the upcoming event as one of the largest sporting occasions in Sweden for 2027. Pernilla Bonde, General Secretary of the Swedish Ski Association, welcomed the news, noting the importance of making the home championships accessible to as many viewers as possible.