What’s on today!

Today’s competition: Relay, men
The relay event features teams of four competitors of the same gender (women: 4 x 6 km – men: 4 x 7.5 km). Each stage includes two bouts of shooting (one prone and one standing), and each competitor has eight shots to hit five targets. The three last cartridges must be loaded individually. Competitors must complete a penalty loop of 150 metres for each target missed after eight shots.

Get there early
Today the arena opens at 11.30. We recommend that you arrive at Holmenkollen when the arena opens. Take extra time into account – we’re expecting a huge, cheering crowd! The first competition starts at 15.30.

More about today’s events here.
More about today’s competitions here.
See map of the arena here:https://www.oslo2016.no/globalassets/bilder/nyebilder/arena/storskjermpdf.pdf

Today’s weather forecast
The weather is cloudy, but is supposed to get clear until competition start. Remember that it is cold, clothe you well and remember good footwear.More about the weather here:http://www.yr.no/sted/Norge/Oslo/Oslo/Holmenkollen/

Food and drink at the arena
We would like to welcome you to a tasty experience during the World Championships in Holmenkollen. There’s a wide choice of eating options at the arena. See more on the food and drink selection here.

Getting to Holmenkollen
The metro is free from Oslo city centre and up to Holmenkollen on the day your ticket applies. Use metro line 1 or the extra departures to Holmenkollen station. Note that there are no parking spaces at Holmenkollen, so please use the metro.

More about getting to Holmenkollen here.

After the competitions
It can take some time to get from Holmenkollen to Oslo city centre after the competitions, and metro queues must be expected. If you want to avoid these, you can delay your departure at the after-ski in the spectator pavilion, or walk to Oslo city centre. The spectator pavilion closes at 9 p.m.

Concerts and medal ceremonies
The Medal Plaza and Biathlon Park will be buzzing with activity after today’s competitions.The concerts start at 6 p.m. today, and the medal ceremony starts at 8 p.m. We recommend getting there early to have a good view of the stage.

More about the events in the city centre is available here.