The International Luge Federation is thinking long-term. It has just presented its calendar… for the next four years. A rarity in the world of sport, which the FIL is embracing. With this four-year calendar, the FIL sends a clear signal of stability, transparency and reliabilityexplains its president, Einars Fogelis. Long-term planning offers athletes, national associations, organizers, media and partners maximum planning security. »
The World Cup stages are planned until March 2030. Athletes will compete in Europe, of course, but also in Asia with two stages in Pyeongchang (South Korea, in December 2026 and December 2029) and in Yanqing (China, December 2026 and December 2029). North America will host stages in Whistler (Canada, December 2027 and March 2029), Park City (USA, December 2027) and Lake Placid (USA, December 2027). Lake Placid will also host the 2029 World Championships.
It will also be noted that The approach to the 2030 Olympic Games will take place in Germany. with a stop in Altenberg (January 11–14) and then another in Oberhof (January 18–20). The fact that athletes, coaches, media and partners know today where the most important races of the coming years will take place is an important step for our sport. This greatly facilitates sponsorship and television programming. and the training of young people " adds Matthias Böhmer, sports director of the FIL.
