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Mikaela Shiffrin is set to close out 2025 in commanding fashion as she returns to the slopes for another marquee FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup weekend in Semmering, Austria. Widely regarded as one of the most dominant athletes in winter sports history, the American star will compete in two highly anticipated events—a giant slalom on Saturday and a slalom on Sunday—giving fans across the globe multiple chances to watch her in action.
With momentum firmly on her side, Shiffrin’s appearance in Semmering carries significant weight in the broader context of the World Cup season, which runs from October through March and pauses briefly in February for the Olympics.
Shiffrin’s historic slalom dominance
Mikaela Shiffrin arrives in Semmering in the middle of what many consider the most dominant stretch of slalom skiing ever seen.
She has won her last five World Cup slalom races dating back to last season, each victory coming by a margin of more than one second.
That level of consistency and separation from the field has never been achieved before, by either men or women, in World Cup slalom history.
With longtime rival Petra Vlhova sidelined since a serious knee injury suffered in January 2024, the competitive landscape has shifted.
Current slalom challengers include Albania’s Lara Colturi and Switzerland’s Camille Rast, though both face the daunting task of slowing down a skier operating at peak form.
Giant slalom progress signals encouraging trend
Beyond slalom, Mikaela Shiffrin’s recent performances in giant slalom have also drawn attention. Following a Nov. 30, 2024 crash that resulted in punctured oblique muscles, her early GS results were understandably inconsistent. However, this season has shown marked improvement, with finishes of fourth, 14th, sixth, and fourth.
Those results suggest that Shiffrin is steadily regaining confidence and rhythm in the discipline, making the Saturday giant slalom in Semmering a compelling watch.
The top GS contenders this season include Alice Robinson of New Zealand and Austria’s Julia Scheib, setting the stage for a competitive showdown.
How to Watch Mikaela Shiffrin at Semmering
Fans won’t have to miss a moment of the action, as both races will be broadcast live across multiple platforms in the United States.
Semmering World Cup Broadcast Schedule (ET):
Saturday
Giant Slalom – Run 1: 4 a.m. on NBCSN and Peacock
Giant Slalom – Run 2: 7 a.m. on NBCSN and Peacock
Sunday
Slalom – Run 1: 8:15 a.m. on NBCSN and Peacock
Slalom – Run 2: 11:45 a.m. on NBCSN and Peacock
With early-morning start times, dedicated fans will be rewarded with front-row access to one of alpine skiing’s premier venues and its most dominant star.
What’s next after Semmering
Following the Semmering weekend, the women’s World Cup circuit continues with another giant slalom and slalom doubleheader on Jan. 3–4 in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. As the season progresses toward its midpoint, Mikaela Shiffrin’s performances will play a defining role in shaping the title race.
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