The season started on 28 November 2020 in Kontiolahti, Finland and ended on 21 March 2021 in Östersund, Sweden.

Starting from this season a blue bib will be introduced for the best biathlete under the age of 25.

[1] Below is the IBU World Cup calendar for the 2020–21 season.

The table shows the number of points won in the 2020/21 Biathlon World Cup for men and women.

Relay events do not impact individual rankings.