The 2025 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim suffered a loss of 43 million Norwegian kroner, the Norwegian Ski Federation confirmed in a press release, despite organizers initially projecting a profit of 19 million kroner. The shortfall marks a significant financial setback for the event, according to multiple media reports.
Over the entire project period from 2021 to 2025, the championship company accumulated the 43-million-kroner loss, and it is set to be deregistered in the first half of 2026, the Federation's statement said. Board chairman Sveinung Karlsen stated that the company maintains open communication with Trondheim municipality's auditors, who have been granted full access to its accounts. He noted that the 2025 annual report has been completed and will be submitted promptly. The Norwegian Ski Federation, which jointly owns the company with the municipality, has committed to a comprehensive financial review. While the press release did not provide a detailed breakdown, sources close to the matter indicate that lower-than-anticipated ticket sales and higher organizational costs contributed to the deficit. The exact allocation of the losses remains under scrutiny as the company prepares for liquidation.
From the company's side, there is a good dialogue with the Trondheim municipality audit, which has had access to the company's accounting system and document databases all along. Now that the 2025 annual report is ready, it will naturally also be handed over to them.
Despite the disappointing financial outcome, the championship delivered exceptional athletic performances. Swedish skiers captured 11 medals—six gold, one silver, and four bronze—according to official results released by the championship organizers. Their gold medal tally was the highest among all participating nations, cementing Sweden's reputation as a Nordic skiing powerhouse. The medals came across various disciplines, with the men's and women's cross-country teams particularly dominant. The championships, held from late February to early March, featured events in cross-country skiing, ski jumping, and Nordic combined, drawing large crowds despite the financial woes. The Swedish team's success was a bright spot for the Nordic nation, which has consistently produced top-tier talent in winter sports.
Looking ahead, the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships will move to Falun, Sweden, in 2027, the International Ski Federation (FIS) has confirmed. Falun, which previously hosted the event in 2015, is expected to again provide a festive atmosphere for athletes and fans. Preparations for the 2027 edition are already underway in the Swedish city, promising another exciting chapter for the sport. The 2027 event will mark the fifth time Sweden hosts the championships, a testament to its long-standing role in Nordic skiing.