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ESPN’s On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing now on Disney+

February 18, 2026

ESPN Original Series On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing is available to stream now on Disney+ in the UK. The five-episode series follows some of the world’s most elite ski racers across the 2025-26 season and 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. 

Directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Pat Dimon, produced by Bright North USA and the International Ski & Snowboard Federation in partnership with Stifel US Ski Team and Team USA, On the Edge follows Olympic champions – including Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn, Marco Odermatt, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen and more – as they navigate the dramatic landscapes of Europe and North America on the Audi FIS Ski World Cup circuit. The series explores their personal journeys, on and off the snow, and the culture of the sport as they endure the grind of a global season all in pursuit of Olympic gold.

“Growing up a lifelong skier in Vermont, I learned that what matters most often happens away from the gates and finish line,” commenyted director Pat Dimon. “On the Edge is about seeing past the polished surface and dropping into the real line of World Cup racing – the grind of travel, the toll of injuries, the pressure, and the mindset it takes to be and stay at that level. By following athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin, Marco Odermatt, Lindsey Vonn, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, and Lucas Pinheiro Braathen through a global season, the series captures the human side of the sport as they push toward the ultimate run of their careers: the Milano Cortina Olympic Games.”

From pre-dawn training runs and high-speed races to rehab sessions and hotel rooms, On the Edge reveals the human side of elite competition. Triumph and self-doubt, resilience and sacrifice collide, creating an intimate portrait of what it truly takes to chase greatness, one run at a time.

“On the Edge captures not only how alpine ski racing is evolving as a truly global sport, but also why it remains so extraordinary,” commented FIS President Johan Eliasch. “Set against some of the most dramatic landscapes in the world, this series tells the human stories behind the speed, risk and precision of World Cup racing — the dedication, resilience and passion that define our athletes far beyond the finish line. By bringing these stories to life, projects like this help connect new audiences to the beauty and intensity of our sport, while driving its continued growth as we build toward Milano Cortina 2026.”

“On the Edge gives fans an authentic, behind-the-scenes look at what it truly takes to compete at the highest level of alpine ski racing,” added Sophie Goldschmidt, President & CEO of US Ski & Snowboard. “Our athletes operate on the edge of human performance every time they step into the start gate, and this series captures the speed and risk required to chase Olympic dreams. This docuseries allows us to showcase our sport and athletes on a global stage.”

Featured throughout the series are Mikaela Shiffrin, USA; Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, NOR; Lindsey Vonn, USA; Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, BRA; Alice Robinson, NZL; Marco Odermatt, SUI; Sofia Goggia, ITA; Henrik Kristoffersen, NOR; Emma Aicher, GER; Dominik Paris, ITA; Clément Noël, FRA; Kajsa Vickhoff Lie, NOR; Atle Lie McGrath, NOR; Zrinka Ljutić, CRO; Ryan Cochran-Siegle, USA; James Crawford, CAN; Giovanni Franzoni, ITA; Camille Rast, SUI; Franjo von Allmen, SUI; Federica Brignone, ITA, Timon Haugan, NOR; Lara Colturi, ALB; Marco Schwarz, AUT; Julia Scheib, AUT; Sara Hector, SWE and more.

On the Edge is executive produced by Nick Fellows, Christian Salomon, Johan Eliasch, Pat Dimon, Morgan Hertzan, Dan DiStefano, Adam Marinelli, Guy Slattery, Ron Kruszewski, Jess Park and Mo Finn.

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