The 21st World Cup season began in August 1986 in Argentina, resumed in late November, and concluded in March 1987 in Sarajevo. The overall champions were Pirmin Zurbriggen and Maria Walliser, both of Switzerland.
A break in the schedule was for the 1987 World Championships, held in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, between January 27 and February 8, 1987.
Note:
Race 22 and 23 were held on the same day.
In Men's Overall World Cup 1986/87 the best four downhills, the best four Super Gs, best four giant slaloms, best four slaloms and both combined count. 30 racers had a point deduction.
In Men's Downhill World Cup 1986/87 the best five results count. 15 racers had a point deduction, which are given in (). Pirmin Zurbriggen won the cup with maximum points. Swiss athletes won 8 races out of 10.
In Men's Super G World Cup 1986/87 all five results count, but no athlete was able to collet points in all five races. Pirmin Zurbriggen won the cup with only one win.
In Men's Giant Slalom World Cup 1986/87 the best five results count.
In Men's Slalom World Cup 1986/87 the best five results count. Five racers had a point deduction, which are given in ().
In Men's Combined World Cup 1986/87 both results count. Only two racers scored points. Points were only awarded to athletes, who were able to finish in both events (downhill and slalom) in top thirty.