The 2026/27 Cross-Country World Cup opens in Ruka, Finland, from 27 to 29 November 2026. Here are the provisional start times for every race, in CET.
| Date | Time (CET) | Race | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 km Classic | Women | ||
| 10 km Classic | Men | ||
| Sprint Qualification Classic | Men | ||
| Sprint Qualification Classic | Women | ||
| Sprint Classic | Men | ||
| Sprint Classic | Women | ||
| 20 km Mass Start Free | Men | ||
| 20 km Mass Start Free | Women |
Provisional times according to the organizer, Ruka Nordic. Subject to change.
Friday has the 10 km Classic for women and men. Saturday is a Classic sprint, with qualification in the morning and the finals later the same day. The weekend ends on Sunday with a 20 km Mass Start in free technique.
Ruka is in Kuusamo in north-eastern Finland and has long been the traditional opener of the World Cup season.
After Ruka, the World Cup moves on to Trondheim, Norway, from 4 to 6 December 2026. See the full 2026/27 schedule
Ruka is gameweek 1 in Cross Country Fantasy. The game opens on 7 November at 18:00 CET, and teams for the first gameweek lock on 27 November when the World Cup starts. Join the waitlist to hear when the game opens.
Provisional start times (CET): Friday 27 November, 10 km Classic, women 10:30 and men 13:15. Saturday 28 November, Classic sprint, qualification 08:45 and finals 11:15. Sunday 29 November, 20 km Mass Start Free, men 10:00 and women 11:55.
Ruka is a ski resort in Kuusamo in north-eastern Finland.
The 10 km Classic (Friday), a Classic sprint (Saturday) and the 20 km Mass Start Free (Sunday), for both women and men.
Trondheim, Norway, from 4 to 6 December 2026.
