This weekend, the Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII continues with Vasaloppet on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Check here for the program, start lists, start time, and where to watch.
Vasaloppet
The legendary 90-kilometer long-distance ski race between Sälen and Mora in Sweden stands as the oldest, longest, and most prestigious event on the Pro Tour calendar. The event marks the seventh Ski Classics stage and the third Grand Classics event of Season XVII.
As one of the true pillars of long-distance skiing, Vasaloppet gathers thousands of skiers at the same starting area each year, offering both professional and recreational athletes a chance to write their own page in ski history.
First held in 1922 and inspired by Gustav Vasa’s historic journey in 1520, the race now attracts global attention, uniting tradition, culture, and elite competition in a single event.
Last season, Stina Nilsson and Alvar Myhlback triumphed on the snowy tracks, with Myhlback also becoming the youngest-ever male winner of Vasaloppet. In 2026, all eyes will be on who can follow in their tracks and add their name to the sport’s most coveted winners list.
With a total elevation gain of 948 meters and a highest point of 526 meters above sea level, the race demands endurance, tactical awareness, and strength, rewarding those who can handle the fast-paced mass start and the decisive run into Mora.
Also Read: All you need to know ahead of Vasaloppet Season XVII
Map & Profile
Vasaloppet – Ski Classics Pro Tour Event 7
- Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
- Location: Sälen-Mora, Sweden
- Distance: 90km Classic Technique
- Start Time: 8:00 CET Women & Men
- Climb: Högsta Punkten (3km)
- Sprints: Smågan (11km) and Evertsberg (48km)
- Highest Point: 526m
- Elevation Gain: 948m
- Last Edition Winners: Stina Nilsson (3:54:00.6) and Alvar Myhlback (3:28:45.7)
- SC Play: Vasaloppet
More information about Vasaloppet can be found HERE
Vasaloppet program, starts lists, live timing, and live streaming on SC Play can be foundHERE and HERE
SC Play
On SC Play, you can watch the event live with English commentary from 7:50 CET, with Teemu Virtanen as a host and Carl Fredrik Hagen as an expert commentator.
Teemu Virtanen and Carl Fredrik Hagen will lead the viewers through this Sunday’s broadcast on SC PLAY (in English).
SC PLAY – WATCH VASALOPPET HERE
The SC Play app is available to download for iOS, Android, and Apple TV. You can watch it on your television, mobile device, and computer. SC Play is part of the SC Ski Community and is accessible to all members on news sites ProXCskiing.com, Langd.se, Langrenn.com, Maastohiihto.com, and Bezky.net.
Your subscription to SC Play will always give you access to all the free and paid features on The Ski Community, including watching all Ski Classics Pro Tour events.
Swedish traditions at their best
Beyond the competition, Vasaloppet is deeply rooted in Swedish culture. Sälen, the starting location of Vasaloppet, is Sweden’s most popular alpine ski area, renowned for its numerous alpine ski resorts. The oldest of them is Högfjällshotellet, built in 1937 and still one of the most popular vacation destinations in the area.
Mora, the iconic finish location, blends folk traditions with modern flair, offering visitors a taste of local heritage, from its Dalahäst wooden horses to its renowned craftsmanship and vibrant downtown cafés.
More than a race, Vasaloppet is a week-long celebration with activities and competitions for all ages, welcoming elite athletes and recreational skiers from around the world.
Grand Classics
The Grand Classics are the four most significant and prestigious events in Ski Classics: Marcialonga, Jizerská50, Vasaloppet, and Birkebeinerrennet. The skier who wins all four events in the same season completes a Grand Slam.
During Season XI, the Grand Classics events and the Grand Slam were introduced in Ski Classics. The concept was an immediate success and a great motivation among the best Ski Classics Pro Team athletes. Nobody has completed a Grand Slam in the history of long-distance skiing.
Ski Classics Fantasy
The Ski Classics Fantasy League for Season XVII is underway. Manage your own Fantasy Team, win prizes, and compete for the Fantasy Champion title.
SKI CLASSICS FANTASY – PLAY HERE
All TV Channels Season XVII
Here is an overview of where you can watch Ski Classics Pro Tour events this winter:
- SC Play – Worldwide (English commentary)
- SVT – Sweden
- NRK – Norway
- Warner Bros. Discovery – Finland
- Sporty TV – Czech Republic
- TVP – Poland
- Servus TV – Austria/Germany/Switzerland
- beIN Sports – Canada/USA
- Fox Sports – Australia
- TRT – Turkey
- TV3 Baltic – Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII (2025/2026)
Season XVII of the Ski Classics Pro Tour consists of 13 events across 9 event weekends in 6 countries.
- Event 1: December 13, 2025 – Bad Gastein Pro Team Tempo – Sportgastein, Austria, 7km
- Event 2: December 14, 2025 – Bad Gastein Criterium – Sportgastein, Austria, 36km
- Event 3: January 17, 2026 – Engadin La Diagonela – Pontresina-Zuoz, Switzerland, 47km
- Event 4: January 25, 2026 – Marcialonga – Moena-Cavalese, Italy, 70km
- Event 5: January 30, 2026 – Bedřichov Sprint – Bedřichov, Czech Republic, 1.5km
- Event 6: February 1, 2026 – Jizerská50 – Bedřichov, Czech Republic, 50km
- Event 7: March 1, 2026 – Vasaloppet – Sälen-Mora, Sweden, 90km
- Event 8: March 7, 2026 – Orsa Grönklitt 50k ITT Women – Grönklitt, Sweden, 50km
- Event 9: March 8, 2026 – Orsa Grönklitt 50k ITT Men – Grönklitt, Sweden, 50km
- Event 10: March 14, 2026 – Birkebeinerrennet – Rena-Lillehammer, Norway, 54km
- Event 11: March 21, 2026 – Marcialonga Bodø – Bodø, Norway, 50km
- Event 12: March 28, 2026 – Reistadløpet – Setermoen-Bardufoss, Norway, 35km
- Event 13: March 29, 2026 – Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja – Bardufoss-Finnsnes, Norway, 60km
For more updates and detailed information about the Ski Classics Pro Tour, make sure to visit skiclassics.com
Author: Leandro Lutz
Photo: Daniel Eriksson/Bildbyran
