IBSF Bobsled & Skeleton World Championships

March 6-9 & 14-15, 2025

Mt Van Hoevenberg welcomes you to Lake Placid for the 12th Bobsled and Skeleton World Championships! Experience the pinnacle of sliding sports!

This premier event brings together the world’s top bobsled and skeleton athletes, all competing for the title of World Champion across disciplines. Mt Van Hoevenberg, with its rich history of winter sporting events, provides the perfect backdrop for this elite competition. Don’t miss your chance to witness career-defining moments as athletes race down one of the most technical tracks in the world, building momentum for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

Tickets

1-Day General Admission:
Adult/Teen (Ages 13-64) | $20
Junior/Senior (Ages 7-12 or 65 & Over) | $15
Child (Ages 6 & Under) | FREE

1-Day Premium Admission:
All Ages | $95
Premium Admission is the ultimate way to experience this premier world-class event, and includes exclusive access to the second-floor lounge at the Mountain Pass Lodge, complete with food and beverage service, as well as a dedicated trackside viewing area.

Opening Ceremony

Join us as we kick off this phenomenal event with an unforgettable Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Center on Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Athletes from around the world will parade into the historic arena, followed by the arrival of the torch and lighting of the cauldron. 

Schedule & More

For a full schedule of events, to buy tickets, and to learn more about this historic event, visit the Mt Van Hoevenberg event page.

Please note that there has been an update to the schedule due to changes in weather. Competition planned for March 15 & 16 has shifted to March 14 & 15.

Friday, March 14, 2025:
8:00 am | 4-Man Bobsleigh Race Heat One | Track – Start One
9:45 am | 4-Man Bobsleigh Race Heat Two | Track – Start One
1:00 pm | 2-Woman Bobsleigh Race Heat One | Track – Start One
2:30 pm | 2-Woman Bobsleigh Race Heat Two | Track – Start One

Saturday, March 15, 2025:
8:00 am | 4-Man Bobsleigh Race Heat Three | Track – Start One
9:45 am | 4-Man Bobsleigh Race Heat Four | Track – Start One
1:00 pm | 2-Woman Bobsleigh Race Heat Three | Track – Start One
2:30 pm | 2-Woman Bobsleigh Race Heat Four | Track – Start One

Immediately following the Saturday Awards ceremony, the Bobsled Hall of Fame inductees will be honored in the MVH Base Lodge.