The 20th World Cup season began in August 1985 in Argentina, resumed in December, and concluded in March 1986 in Canada. The overall champions were Marc Girardelli of Luxembourg and Maria Walliser of Switzerland.
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Race 13 was held at the Hohe Wand Wiese (may be translated into "High Wall Meadow") close to Vienna. Becoming the first ever official parallel slalom and the first ever race held under floodlight. That race did only count for the "Team Cup".
In Men's Overall World Cup 1985/86 the best five downhills, the best three Super Gs, best five giant slaloms, best five slaloms and best three combined count. The two parallel slaloms did not count for the Overall World Cup. 30 racers had a point deduction.
In Men's Downhill World Cup 1985/86 the best 5 results count. 15 racers had a point deduction, which are given in ().
In Men's Super G World Cup 1985/86 all 5 results count. This was the first ever Super G World Cup! It started late, when the first race was held at the beginning of February. Markus Wasmeier was able to finish every race on the podium and won the cup.
In Men's Giant Slalom World Cup 1985/86 the best 5 results count. Three racer had a point deduction, which is given in ().
In Men's Slalom World Cup 1985/86 the best 5 results count. 11 racers had a point deduction, which are given in (). Rok Petrović won the cup with maximum points.