Name: Four Hills Tournament Opening Jump Oberstdorf 2026
Start: 2026-12-28T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-29T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schattenbergschanze – Audi Arena Oberstdorf

Four Hills Tournament Oberstdorf

About Four Hills Tournament Oberstdorf

Between the years, the Four Hills Tournament - the world's most prestigious ski jumping event - starts again on the Schattenbergschanze in Oberstdorf. On December 28 and 29, 2026, qualification and competition will open the 75th edition of the traditional tour, which will then continue via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Innsbruck, and Bischofshofen. More than 20 nations compete for the first stage victory in the Audi Arena in front of a global television audience.

Dates 28 Dec — 29 Dec 2026

Venue Oberstdorf (09780)

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Edition 2026

Four Hills Tournament Oberstdorf — edition 2026

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The opening jump of the 75th Four Hills Tournament will take place on December 28 and 29, 2026, at the Audi Arena Oberstdorf. December 28 features the official training and qualification, while December 29 includes the trial round, the first competition round, and the final with the award ceremony. More than 20 nations, worldwide TV broadcast.

The 2026/2027 tournament season is the 75th edition of the Four Hills Tournament – an anniversary that will be celebrated with its opening in Oberstdorf. After the opening jump, the tour continues to Garmisch-Partenkirchen (New Year's Jump), Innsbruck (Bergisel), and Bischofshofen, where the tournament winner will be crowned.

On-site, fan zones, catering, a ski jumping exhibition, and the traditional after-race program create a vibrant atmosphere. Families, fans, and sports enthusiasts from around the world experience one of the highlights of the Allgäu winter.

Highlights Four Hills Tournament Oberstdorf 2026

75th Four Hills Tournament – Anniversary Edition
Opening jump broadcast live worldwide on television
More than 20 nations competing
Audi Arena with 27,000 seats
Hill record 143.5 m (Sigurd Pettersen, 2003)

Programme Four Hills Tournament Oberstdorf 2026

Day 1 — Monday, December 28, 2026

Morning: Stadium opens
Midday to Afternoon: Official Training on the Schattenbergschanze
Late Afternoon: Four Hills Tournament Qualification (Opening Jump)

Day 2 — Tuesday, December 29, 2026

Morning: Stadium opens
Midday: Trial Round
Afternoon: 1st Competition Round
Late Afternoon: Final Round and Award Ceremony

Detailed times will be published by the International Ski Federation FIS and the Oberstdorf Ski Club in due course on vierschanzentournee.com. After the opening jump, the tour moves on to Garmisch-Partenkirchen (January 1, 2027), Innsbruck (January 3–4), and Bischofshofen (January 5–6).

Prices Four Hills Tournament Oberstdorf 2026

Tickets available from September 1, 2026, via Arena Ticket Allgäu. Various categories (standing and seated tickets), family and concession tickets. Specific prices will be announced with the start of sales.

Practical information

Practical information — Four Hills Tournament Oberstdorf

Getting There

The Audi Arena (Am Faltenbach 27, 87561 Oberstdorf) is about 1.5 km from Oberstdorf train station. Travel by train (direct connections from Munich, Augsburg, Ulm) or by public bus is recommended. There are Park & Ride facilities with shuttles within the town.

Tickets

Tickets are available from September 1st of the previous year via Arena Ticket Allgäu (Phone +49 8322 8090-350, online arena-ticket-allgaeu.de). Standing room and grandstand seats are available; the event is regularly sold out.

Notes

Warm clothing (winter temperatures, often snowfall), sturdy shoes, and possibly seat cushions are recommended. Large bags and glass bottles are not allowed in the stadium.

The 75th Tournament Begins in the Allgäu

Since the winter of 1952/53, the Four Hills Tournament has been an integral part of the international ski jumping season. With the opening jump in Oberstdorf, one of the most famous ski jumping events worldwide traditionally begins between Christmas and New Year. The 2026/2027 season marks the 75th anniversary tournament – an occasion that guarantees special attention.

The Schattenbergschanze – Audi Arena Oberstdorf

The large hill stadium at the Schattenberg in Oberstdorf can accommodate around 27,000 spectators. The current hill record is 143.5 m, set by Norwegian Sigurd Pettersen on December 29, 2003. In clear weather, the stadium offers a view of the Allgäu Alps – a backdrop that makes the opening jump unmistakable worldwide.

International Stage, Global Broadcast

More than 20 nations send their best ski jumpers to the Faltenbachtobel. The competitions are broadcast live in over 30 countries; public broadcasters (ZDF, ARD, ORF, SRF, Eurosport) provide extensive coverage. For the Allgäu region and the district of Oberallgäu, the tournament opener is the media equivalent of the summer counterpart to winter.

Oberstdorf – A Sports Town with History

Oberstdorf is located in the southernmost tip of Germany, in the Oberallgäu district of Bavaria. The market town is not only a ski jumping center but also hosted the Nordic Ski World Championships in 2005 and 2021. A ski jumping stadium, a Nordic combined arena, and three other jumping facilities form a world-class Nordic competence center in the region.