# Sölden Alpine Ski World Cup expansion plans

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slden-alpine-ski-world-cup-expansion-plans
> Updated: 2026-09-30T04:47:48.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Organizers in Sölden, Austria, are seeking to expand the scope of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season opener. While the event currently features giant slalom races in late October, management is discussing the addition of Super-G events for both men and women, potentially starting in the 2027/28 season.

Jakob Falkner, managing director of the Sölden mountain railways, has expressed ambitions to transform the opening into a full week-long event to increase its significance. Discussions regarding these expansions are reportedly underway with the Austrian Ski Federation (ÖSV) and the International Ski Federation (FIS). Long-term goals include potentially adding slalom events to provide more high-speed autumn competition before the North American circuit.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Winter sports updates: Skiri Trophy and Sölden World Cup expansions

Upcoming winter sports updates include the 43rd Skiri Trophy youth cross-country skiing event in Italy and proposed expansions to the alpine skiing World Cup season opener in Sölden, Austria.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/winter-sports-updates-skiri-trophy-and-slden-world-cup-expansions

### 2026-09-28: Sölden plans to expand Alpine Ski World Cup opening events

Sölden aims to expand its Alpine Ski World Cup season opener by adding Super-G races and potentially establishing a full week of competition starting in the 2027/28 season.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slden-plans-to-expand-alpine-ski-world-cup-opening-events

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Cite as: Sölden Alpine Ski World Cup expansion plans. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/slden-alpine-ski-world-cup-expansion-plans