World Cup Luge | Lake Placid | December 8-9, 2023
- Mt. Van Hoevenberg 31 Van Hoevenberg Way Lake Placid, NY, 12946 United States (map)
FIL World Cup Luge Comes to Lake Placid
Mt. Van Hoevenberg in the Adirondacks will host elite athletes competing in the first stop of the FIL World Cup tour.
Don't miss the highly anticipated opening of the FIL World Cup Season at Mt. Van Hoevenberg on December 8-9. Lake Placid is proud to host the first of nine FIL tour stops, including the World Championships in Altenberg, Germany. Join the crowd and experience the thrill of World Cup Luge, the fastest sport on ice. It's a great opportunity to witness some of the world's best athletes competing against each other.
Join the crowd as elite athletes take on one of the world's most technical tracks for the first time since 2019. Immerse yourself in the energetic atmosphere as hometown heroes of USA Luge and sliders from around the world start their season with the pursuit of World Cup victory. Celebrate the spirit of competition, take in the stunning beauty of the region, and create lasting memories.
The current schedule:
Friday, Dec 8 | World Cup Luge | Doubles
12:15 – 12:45 | Men | 1st Run
1:00 – 1:30 | Women| 1st Run
1:30 – 2:00 | Men | 2nd Run
2:00 – 2:30 | Women | 2nd Run
Friday, Dec 8 | World Cup Luge | Men
12:30 – 1:30 | Men | 1st Run
2:15 – 3:15 | Men | 2nd Run
Saturday, Dec 9 | World Cup Luge | Women
9:30 – 10:25 | Women | 1st Run
10:45 – 10:45 | Women | 2nd Run
Saturday, Dec 9 | World Cup Luge | Sprint
12:15 – 12:45 | Men | Sprint
1:00 – 1:30 | Doubles Women| Spint
1:30 – 2:00 | Doubles Men | Sprint
2:00 – 2:30 | Women | Sprint
To buy tickets and for the latest information and updates to the schedule, visit Mt. Van Hoevenberg’s website.
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