FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg
December 19 & 20, 2025
Witness the heart-pounding thrill of the 2025 FIL Luge World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg, just weeks before the 2026 Winter Olympics!
Experience the fastest sport on ice, inches from the track, as the world’s top athletes rocket down the track at speeds exceeding 80 mph. This high-octane, edge-of-your-seat competition offers an unforgettable chance to witness future Olympic champions in action, surrounded by Lake Placid’s iconic winter sports legacy.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the sport, feel the rush, cheer on the athletes, and immerse yourself in a weekend packed with adrenaline, speed, and Olympic spirit.
Make sure to stick around after the races conclude on Saturday for USA Luge's epic Running of the Balls!
Athletes to Watch
A qualifying race for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, many of the athletes you see here will go on to compete on the world's biggest stage. Here are some of the U.S. athletes to watch, including some hailing from Lake Placid, NY!
- Emily (Sweeney) Fischnaller (Lake Placid, N.Y.), two-time Olympian who won bronze medals at the 2019 and 2025 FIL World Championships and has collected 29 World Cup and World Championships medals during her career.
- Ashley Farquharson (Park City, Utah), three-time World Cup relay medalist who was the top-ranked U.S. singles woman in last season’s overall standings.
- Summer Britcher (Glen Rock, Pa.), a three-time Olympian with five career World Cup singles victories, the most in USA Luge history.
- Three-time Olympian Tucker West (Lake Placid, N.Y.) and 2022 Olympian Jonny Gustafson (Massena, N.Y.) led USA Luge in the men’s singles World Cup standings last season. West has earned three career World Cup victories, 10 World Cup medals (including two golds and two silvers in singles at Mt Van Hoevenberg) and a record 13 National Norton Start Championships titles.
- Zack DiGregorio (Medway, Mass.) and Sean Hollander (Lake Placid, N.Y.), 2022 Olympians who placed 10th overall in the last season’s men’s doubles standings.
Tickets
Tickets range from single-day general admission to full event premium packages. Purchase your tickets in advance!
Schedule
Friday, December 19, 2025:
- 3:00 pm | Men’s Doubles—Run 1
- 3:49 pm | Women’s Doubles — Run 1
- 4:45 pm | Men’s Doubles — Run 2
- 5:27 pm | Women’s Doubles — Run 2
- 6:30 pm | Women’s Singles — Run 1
- 8:05 pm | Women’s Singles — Run 2
Saturday, December 20, 2025:
- 12:00 pm | Men’s Singles — Run 1
- 1:25 pm | Men’s Singles — Run 2
- 2:45 pm | Mixed Doubles
- 3:49 pm | Mixed Singles
- USA Luge's Running of the Balls
Plan Your Winter Experience
Looking for a special place to get away this winter? There's 'snow' place better than Lake Placid! Nestled in the heart of New York State's Adirondack Mountains, this winter wonderland is bound to charm with activities for all ages. Find the perfect cozy lodging for your FIL Luge World Cup stay, and discover tons of fun winter activities to complete a gold medal-worthy weekend.