Russian and Belarusian competitors are still banned, but this season saw Natalia Gemperle returning to the world cup, now competing for Switzerland.

[3] The season started in Østfold, Norway, with a long distance race won by reigning champions Tove Alexandersson[4] and Kasper Harlem Fosser.

The World Cup Finals included the European Orienteering Championships and competitions were held in northern Italy.

In the Knock Out Sprint, Alexandersson won the final round to end her season with 5 victories from 7 races.

In the end, Kyburz easily surpassed this, winning the Knock Out Sprint outright to take his 6th World Cup overall victory and his first since 2018.