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title: "Ceremonies | Coop FIS LL & Viessmann FIS NK Oberhof 2026"
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# Ceremonies | Coop FIS LL & Viessmann FIS NK Oberhof 2026

![Ceremonie Fans](https://www.biathlon-oberhof.de/_assets/processed/NTTin4ZLPKidiogwnziybieMaiDy9ug2sMy_BnMpt-Y/q:85/w:388/h:259/fn:Y3NtXzFDNEEzODYyLVZlcmJlc3NlcnQtUlJfOTc2NGFjOTgwNA:t/cb:6f5abf54aa2817f0797c855fc3c5013d7547f09a/bG9jYWw6L2ZpbGVhZG1pbi9CaWxkZXIvb2JlcmhvZi1nYWxlcmllbi9HYWVybGllMjAyNS9Fcm9lZmZudW5nLzFDNEEzODYyLVZlcmJlc3NlcnQtUlIuanBn) Ceremonies
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There is also plenty to see and do away from the competitions and sports venues. From January 16 to 18, 2026, Oberhof's town square will be transformed into a winter market, inviting visitors to stroll around and browse the stalls of regional traders. Emotions will run high at the grand opening ceremony on Friday, January 16, 2026: The warm-up will start at 6 p.m., and at 7 p.m. athletes from all nations will enter the ceremony, rounded off by an impressive fire show. On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the grand award ceremony will follow at 7:30 p.m. (warm-up from 6:30 p.m.). The festival tent invites you to end the evenings in a festive atmosphere.

- January 16, 2026: Opening ceremony | Oberhof town square | from 6 p.m.
- January 17, 2026: Award ceremony | Oberhof town square | from 6:30 p.m.

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