The 22nd World Cup season began in November 1987 in Italy and concluded in March 1988 in Austria. The overall champions were Pirmin Zurbriggen and Michela Figini, both of Switzerland.
A break in the schedule in February was for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The alpine events were held at the new Nakiska ski area.
In Men's Overall World Cup 1987/88 all results count. Pirmin Zurbriggen won his third Overall World Cup. The two parallel slaloms did not count for the Overall World Cup.
In Men's Downhill World Cup 1987/88 all results count.
In Men's Super G World Cup 1987/88 all four results count. Pirmin Zurbriggen won the cup without a single race-win. All events were won by a different racer.
In Men's Giant Slalom World Cup 1987/88 all results count.
In Men's Slalom World Cup 1987/88 all results count. Alberto Tomba was able to win six races out of eight.
In Men's Combined World Cup 1987/88 both results count.