Mikaela Shiffrin will return to racing in the 2026-27 season, competing in select super-G events.
She hasn't raced downhill since January 2024 and has only raced three super-Gs this past season.

What happened?

Mikaela Shiffrin won 10 races this past season, all of them slalom, including the Olympic gold medal.
She had only two other podiums, a second-place slalom finish and a third-place giant slalom result.

Why it matters for Mikaela Shiffrin

The 2026-27 World Cup season will see Colorado host 13 Alpine World Cup events, including four downhills at Beaver Creek.
This will be a great opportunity for Mikaela Shiffrin to compete in front of her home crowd.

What comes next?

The World Cup Finals will be held at Sun Valley, Idaho, from March 20-25, 2027, with men and women racing all four disciplines.
Mikaela Shiffrin is expected to enter select super-Gs in the 2026-27 season, starting with the men's super-G and giant slalom at Copper Mountain on November 28-29.

The women will race giant slalom and slalom at Killington, Vermont, on the same weekend.
Beaver Creek will host men's races from December 3-6, with two downhills, a super-G, and a giant slalom.

The women will then compete in three races at Beaver Creek from December 11-13, including two downhills and a super-G.
Mikaela Shiffrin's participation in these events will be highly anticipated, given her impressive record in slalom.

As the six-time World Cup overall champion, Mikaela Shiffrin's return to racing will be closely watched by fans and competitors alike.
Her ability to adapt to different disciplines and courses will be put to the test in the 2026-27 season.

The World Cup events in Colorado will provide a unique opportunity for Mikaela Shiffrin to compete against the best skiers in the world.
With her experience and skill, she is expected to be a strong contender in the super-G events.

Mikaela Shiffrin's Olympic gold medal win in slalom this past season was a highlight of her career.
She will look to build on this success in the 2026-27 season, with a focus on competing in select super-G events.

The 2026-27 World Cup season promises to be an exciting one for Mikaela Shiffrin and her fans.
With a packed schedule of events in Colorado and around the world, there will be plenty of opportunities to see her in action.