The **Biathlon World Cup** event in Grand-Bornand, Haute-Savoie, is scheduled to take place from December 10 to 13, 2026. This event combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting, testing athletes' endurance and precision. Organizers have announced that ticket sales will begin on October 5 at 10:00 AM, with options to purchase tickets both online and at the local tourism office. This will allow fans to secure their spots for what is expected to be a high-stakes competition. The event will feature a variety of races, including sprints, pursuits, and mass starts. A sprint race is a short-distance race with a time limit for shooting, while a pursuit race involves athletes starting at different times based on their previous performance. A mass start is a race where all competitors begin at the same time. The women's sprint will take place on Thursday, December 10, at 14:15, followed by the men's sprint on Friday, December 11, at 14:15. The women's pursuit will be held on Saturday, December 12, at 12:15, with the men's pursuit scheduled for 14:45 on the same day. The mass start for women will occur on Sunday, December 13, at 12:15, and the men's mass start will take place at 14:45. Athletes like Eric Perrot, Lou Jeanmonnot, and Sophie Chauveau are among those expected to compete, bringing international attention to the event. The **International Biathlon Union** has also released its calendar for the 2026-2030 period, which includes the Grand-Bornand event in December 2026 and again in 2028. This planning ensures that the event will continue to be a key stop in the biathlon season, attracting both elite athletes and fans from around the world.