It began in Kuopio, Finland on 24 November 2000 and finished in Planica, Slovenia on 18 March 2001.

Lower competitive circuits this season included the Grand Prix and Continental Cup.

All 17 locations which have been hosting world cup events for men this season.

Events in Lillehammer, Ramsau, Engelberg and Liberec were canceled.Oberstdorf hosted ski flying world cup event and four hills tournament.

Four Hills Tournament Nordic Tournament Nordic World Ski Championships team events also counted for Nations Cup ranking Two team events from Nordic Ski World Championships in Lahti were not part of the World Cup.