title: 2008–09 Biathlon IBU Cup
text: # 2008–09 Biathlon IBU Cup
  
  The 2008–09 Biathlon IBU Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the International Biathlon Union. The season started on 29 November 2008 in Idre, Sweden, and ended on 14 March 2009 in Ridnaun-Val Ridanna, Italy.
  
  ## Calendar
  
  Below is the World Cup calendar for the 2008–09 season.
  
  | Stage | Location | Date | Individual | Sprint | Pursuit | Relay | Details |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 1 | Idre | 29–30 November | | ● ● | | | Stage 1 |
  | 2 | Obertilliach | 13–14 December | ● | ● | | | Stage 2 |
  | 3 | Martell-Val Martello | 19–20 December | | ● | ● | | Stage 3 |
  | 4 | Altenberg | 10–11 January | ● | ● | | | Stage 4 |
  | 5 | Nove Mesto | 16–17 January | | ● | ● | | Stage 5 |
  | 6 | Brezno-Osrblie | 7–8 February | ● | ● | | | Stage 6 |
  | 7 | Bansko | 12–14 February | | ● | ● | | Stage 7 |
  | EC | Ufa | 28 February–4 March | ● | ● | ● | ● | European Championships |
  | 8 | Ridnaun-Val Ridanna | 11–14 March | ● | ● | ● | | Stage 8 |
  | Total | Total | Total | 5 | 9 | 5 | 1 | |
  