Speed Skating World Cup Heerenveen: Schedule, How to watch, and Athletes to Watch
Heerenveen, netherlands – The ISU Speed Skating World Cup arrives in Heerenveen this weekend, promising thrilling competition as top skaters vie for victory at the iconic Thialf ice rink. The event, running from November 30 - December 1, 2025, features a full schedule of races across all distances and showcases a rising generation challenging established champions.
The Heerenveen World Cup is a crucial stop on the 2025-26 World Cup circuit, building momentum towards the next Winter Olympics. Thialf, known for its fast ice, has already witnessed record-breaking performances this season, setting the stage for potential history-making runs.
Key Athletes to watch:
* Jordan Stolz (USA): The seven-time world champion enters Heerenveen in dominant form, having won the 1000m, 1500m, and first 500m race in Salt Lake City, followed by a 1500m gold, 1000m gold, and 500m bronze in Calgary. He remains unbeaten over 1500m this season.
* Finn Sun-Calf (Germany): The 18-year-old phenom is quickly establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with. He claimed three individual gold medals at the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024 and has multiple junior world titles. sun-Calf broke Stolz’s junior 1500m world record in Salt lake City on November 15 and finished just 0.21 seconds behind Stolz in Calgary.
* Jenning de Boo (Netherlands): The reigning 500m world champion boasts a strong record on his home ice at Thialf. On October 31, 2025, he became the first skater to break 34 seconds in Heerenveen, setting a track record of 33.98 for the 500m. He also holds the world record for the combined 2x500m at the same rink.
* Casey Dawson (USA): The Beijing 2022 Olympic bronze medallist secured a breakthrough win in Calgary, taking the 5000m with a stunning 27.5-second final lap and currently leads the World cup standings in that distance.
* Sander Eitrem (Norway) & Ted-Jan Bloemen (Canada): Eitrem and Bloemen, the PyeongChang 2018 10,000m Olympic champion, arrive in Heerenveen in podium form and are expected to contend in the long-distance events.
Full Schedule (November 30 – December 1,2025):
Detailed schedule with specific race times will be released closer to the event date on the ISU website.
How to Watch:
* Live Streaming: The ISU Speed Skating World Cup Heerenveen will be available for live streaming on the ISU YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ISUSpeedSkating
* Television: check local listings for broadcast coverage in your region.
* Website: Live results and updates will be available on the ISU website: https://www.isu.org/speed-skating
