The 17th season of World Cup competition began in December 1982 in Switzerland and concluded in March 1983 in Japan.

For the first time, the overall titles were both won by Americans, Tamara McKinney and Phil Mahre.

A major change in the World Cup series this year was the introduction of a new race, considered to be a combination of downhill and giant slalom, which was named "Super G".

The FIS decided not to hold the 1984 World Championships at the 1984 Olympics but instead to move the biennial event to odd-numbered years, starting with 1985.

see complete table In Men's Overall World Cup 1982/83 the best five downhills, best five giant slaloms/Super G, best five slaloms and best three combined count.

see complete table In Men's Giant Slalom and Super G World Cup 1982/83 the best 5 results count.

see complete table In Women's Overall World Cup 1982/83 the best four downhills, best four giant slaloms/Super G, best four slaloms and best three combined count.

see complete table In Women's Giant Slalom and Super G World Cup 1982/83 the best 5 results count.