Excitement Builds as Oberstdorf Ski Jumping Event Sells Out

Excitement Builds as Oberstdorf Ski Jumping Event Sells Out

Originally published in Sport1 on September 20, 2024

All 25,500 tickets for the highly anticipated ski jumping event on December 29th have been snapped up, much to the delight of organizers. Georg Geiger, the chairman of the Oberstdorf Ski Club, shared his excitement about the event's sell-out status.

More than three months ahead of the iconic Four Hills Tournament, the kickoff in Oberstdorf has already reached full capacity. "We are truly overwhelmed. This is incredible!" exclaimed Geiger.

Last winter, fans witnessed an electrifying performance as Andreas Wellinger dominated the arena at Schattenberg, leading to an ecstatic atmosphere following his victory. In the overall tournament standings, the Bavarian star placed second, just behind Japan's Ryoyu Kobayashi.

Record Attendance Expected

Meanwhile, interest in the other tournament locations—Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Innsbruck, and Bischofshofen—is also on the rise, with organizers reporting greater demand than in previous years. In total, over 100,000 spectators are anticipated to attend across all four venues, setting the stage for a thrilling competition.