This weekend, the Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII continues with the Engadin La Diagonela on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Check here for the start lists, start times, and where to watch.
Engadin La Diagonela
On Saturday, January 17, the spotlight falls on Engadin La Diagonela, a demanding 47-kilometer long-distance race held in the breathtaking Engadin Valley. Renowned as Switzerland’s premier classic technique competition, this Pro Tour event marks the third event of Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII.
Engadin La Diagonela has been an important part of the Ski Classics Pro Tour since its inception in Season IV, and organizers proudly emphasize three key elements that set Engadin La Diagonela apart: stunning landscapes, high altitude above 1.800 meters, and an unparalleled atmosphere.
Also Read: Course and start time updates for Engadin La Diagonela
This year, due to a shortage of snowfall in recent weeks, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) has shortened the event from 55km to 47km.
The updated course starts in Pontresina and includes two opening laps of 9km each, passing through Celerina and the Traumloipe, before returning to Pontresina. Each opening lap features a challenging climb. From there, the race continues along the traditional route to the finish in Zuoz.
The Premium Sprint checkpoint is located after 5.7km and has been moved from the golf course to the San Gian church ruins.
Since the course passes a railroad, the start times will be changed as follows:
- 9:32 CET: Men Pro Teams athletes
- 9:38 CET: Women Pro Team athletes
- 10:55 CET: Recreational skiers
Map & Profile
Facts
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Location: Pontresina-Zuoz, Switzerland
- Distance: 47km
- Start Times: 9:32 CET M / 9:38 CET W
- Elevation Gain: 451m
- Last Edition Winners: Silje Øyre Slind (1:58:47.4) & Amund Riege (1:44:35.6)
- Registration: Engadin La Diagonela
- SC Play: Engadin La Diagonela
Engadin La Diagonela program, starts lists, live timing, and live streaming on SC Play can be found HERE
SC Play
On SC Play, you can watch the event live with English commentary from 9:20 CET, with Kjell-Erik Kristiansen as a host and Carl Fredrik Hagen as an expert commentator.
It will be Kjell-Erik Kristiansen and Carl Fredrik Hagen, who (in English) lead the viewers through this Saturday’s broadcast on SC PLAY.
SC PLAY – WATCH ENGADIN LA DIAGONELA 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.
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 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
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: Reichert/NordicFocus
