[1][2] The season started on 26 October 2024 in Sölden, Austria, and will end on 27 March 2025 at the finals in Sun Valley, United States.

This season marks the return of two renowned skiers to the men's World Cup tour, both of whom had previously announced their retirements.

[7] Additionally, the 2022–23 World Cup slalom champion, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, also made a comeback after switching his nationality from Norway to Brazil.

At 35 years, 1 month, and 3 days old, Thomas Tumler set a new record as the oldest skier to win his first race in the giant slalom.

[74] The table shows the number of points won in the 2024–25 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup for men and women.