1981–82 Biathlon World Cup

The 1981–82 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the UIPMB (Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne et Biathlon). The season started on 14 January 1982 in Egg am Etzel, Switzerland, and ended on 7 March 1982 in Lahti, Finland. It was the fifth season of the Biathlon World Cup, and it was only held for men.

Below is the World Cup calendar for the 1981–82 season.

*The relays were technically unofficial races as they did not count towards anything in the World Cup.

Following notable biathletes retired after the 1981–82 season: