The Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII continues today with Marcialonga in Italy, and fans can follow all the action live on SC Play with English commentary starting at 7:50 CET.
On SC Play, Marcialonga will be broadcast live this Sunday, January 25, 2026, with English commentary from host Teemu Virtanen and Ski Classics Legend Emil Persson, Lager 157 Ski Team, as expert commentator.
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Emil Persson
Emil Persson, Lager 157 Ski Team, is a familiar name in the world of Ski Classics. The Swedish Pro Team athlete is one of the most successful long-distance skiers of all time.
With 19 Ski Classics Pro Tour wins, Emil Persson is a Legend of the sport, and his name is carved in the Ski Classics Hall of Fame!
Persson will not be on the start line this Sunday, but will instead offer insight from the studio. For the Swedish skier, the role comes after a challenging period.
“I think things are starting to move in the right direction, and I’m beginning to get my body back in order after all the issues I’ve had,” Persson said ahead of Marcialonga.
Despite not racing, Persson is looking forward to a new experience behind the microphone.
“Yeah, it’s going to be fun and exciting. I’ve never sat in that chair before so that it will be something completely new. You’re a bit nervous about commenting in English as well. It adds an extra layer, but it should be fun.”
Commentating on teammates and direct rivals is another challenge Persson is curious about.
“I’m a little apprehensive about that. I’ve been sitting at home watching both Bad Gastein and La Diagonela, and it’s honestly pretty tough to be stuck on the couch watching. I want to be out there racing. So now we’ll see how it feels to commentate, whether you can focus on just describing and talking about the race rather than feeling it.”
“And of course, I’ll probably be a bit biased, but that’s something I’ll try not to be,” he added.
Also Read: All you need to know ahead of Marcialonga Season XVII
Marcialonga – Ski Classics Pro Tour Event 4
- Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Location: Moena-Cavalese, Italy
- Distance: 70km Classic Technique
- Start Times: 8:00 CET Men and 8:05 CET Women
- Sprints: Canazei (19km) and Predazzo (45km)
- Climb: Iconic Climb Cascata
- Highest Point: 1.450m
- Elevation Gain: 826m
- Last Edition Winners: Emilie Fleten (3:09:24.6) and Andreas Nygaard (2:39:34.7)
- SC Play: Marcialonga
More information about Marcialonga can be found HERE
Marcialonga program, starts lists, live timing, and live streaming on SC Play can be found HERE and HERE
Map & Profile
Ski Classics 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
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