New Year's jumping in Garmisch: Domen Prevc is chasing the next victory!

New Year's jumping in Garmisch: Domen Prevc is chasing the next victory!

On January 1st, 2026, ski jumping fans in Garmisch-Partenkirchen can expect a thrilling spectacle: the New Year's ski jump will take place on the legendary Great Olympic Ski Jump, which is part of the traditional Four Hills Tournament. This event has been captivating athletes and spectators since the 1950s, with countless fans watching live on site and on television. Skijumping.com reports that the Olympic ski jump in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is by far the most striking ski jump in international ski jumping, not only because of its sheer size of 149 meters total height. The special wind conditions also require the athletes to be extremely precise.

The qualification took place on New Year's Eve, where the best jumpers were able to qualify for today's competition. Among the favorites, every local fan's heart beats especially for our Austrian team, which is competing under coach Andreas Widhölzl. Finally, the athletes showed at the opening competition in Oberstdorf that they are very popular: five jumpers made it into the top ten. Eurosport emphasizes that defending champion Daniel Tschofenig does not want to repeat his second place at the start and is also aiming to secure his victory from last year in the New Year's competition.

The schedule and transmission

Today's supporting program promises a lot of excitement. The trial round begins at 12:30 p.m., followed by the first evaluation round at 2 p.m. The final and award ceremony will then take place. Particular attention is being paid to Domen Prevc from Slovenia, who is considered the favorite with a convincing win in Oberstdorf and a lead of 17.5 points over Tschofenig. Felix Hoffmann and Philipp Raimund from the German team also had high hopes and should not be underestimated in the first knockout round. Other successful jumpers such as Karl Geiger and Andreas Wellinger also take part.

The broadcast will be streamed live on Eurosport 1, with viewers able to tune in from 1:30 p.m. Martin Schmitt will be there as an expert, while Markus Eisenbichler will be a co-commentator, heating up the tension with increasing comments. Allgäu newspaper also informs that a live ticker is offered on Eurosport.de so that no one has to miss the action.

Tickets and fan base

If you're not there yet, you might be able to get excited about the next competitions on the tour. Ticket prices vary; for example, a discounted family ticket was available on New Year's Eve for just 15 euros. The great interest in the event is also reflected in ticket purchases; A combination ticket for both days cost 102 euros, a VIP ticket even 160 euros. Skijumping.com has already reported on the over 25,000 spectators who enjoy the excellent atmosphere in the stadium at such events - clear evidence of the high status of ski jumping in the region.

However the New Year's competition ends, one thing is certain: Garmisch-Partenkirchen will be a highlight in the calendar for every fan and every athlete today!