[1][2] The season started on 30 November 2024 in Kontiolahti, Finland and will end on 23 March 2025 in Oslo Holmenkollen, Norway.

Johannes Thingnes Bø from Norway (men's) and Lisa Vittozzi from Italy (women's) are the reigning champions from the previous season.

However, Vittozzi will be unable to defend her title, having withdrawn from the entire season due to a back injury sustained during pre-season training.

The IBU Executive Board has introduced several rule changes for the new season, based on recommendations from the Technical Committee:[5] Selina Grotian became the first woman born in the 2000s to win a World Cup competition.

The table shows the number of points won in the 2024–25 Biathlon World Cup for men and women.