The following is about the qualification rules and the quota allocation for the biathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
[1] A total quota of 210 athletes are allowed at the Games (105 both men and women).
The host may only start in the relay competitions that they have enough qualified athletes for.
For each event a maximum of 4 athletes per NOC may compete, except the Mass Start in which it remains possible to qualify up to 6.
Or, two placings in the top half at the Junior World Championships.