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2025-26 ISU Grand Prix Final
2025-12-04 - 2025-12-07 | IG Arena, Nagoya, Japan
The 2025-26 ISU Grand Prix Final of Figure Skating and the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final is currently scheduled to take place December 4-7, 2025, in Nagoya, Japan. It will be held with the approval and the assistance of the International Skating Union, organized under the responsibility of the Japan Skating Federation.
The event is the culmination of the 2025-26 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating and ISU Junior Grand Prix series in which the top six skaters/teams have qualified based on the scores from the individual events they competed in.

Official Site
ISU Event page
Announcement
Results

Junior Grand Prix StandingsMen | Women | Pairs | Ice Dance
Grand Prix Standings
Men | Women | Pairs | Ice Dance

2025 Skate Fehervar
2025-12-04 - 2025-12-07 | MET Aréna Székesfehérvár, MET Aréna, Székesfehérvár, 8000, Hungary
2025 Skate Fehervar is set to take place December 4-7, 2025, in Szekesfehervar, Hungary, at the MET Aréna.
It will feature the Singles (Junior and Senior) discipline and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the ISU Special Regulations, and relevant ISU Communications.

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Results

2025 Épinal Solo Ice Dance International
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-07 | Patinoire Intercommunale, Patinoire Intercommunale, Épinal, 88000, France
The 2025 Épinal Solo Ice Dance International will be held in Épinal, France, December 5-7, 2025, at the Patinoire Intercommunale.
The event will feature the Novice through Senior divisions and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU International Solo Ice Dance Competition Guidelines, ISU General Rules and Requirements, and the International Solo Ice Dance Competition Guidelines.

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Results

2025 Southeast Asian Games
2025-12-11 - 2025-12-13 | IWIS International Training Center, 999 Sukhumvit Rd, Samrong, 10270, Thailand
2025 Southeast Asian Games is set to take place December 11-13, 2025 (for figure skating), in Bangkok, Thailand, at the IWIS International Training Center.
Also known as the 33rd SEA Games, this is a multi-sport international event sanctioned by the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF).
The sport of figure skating will feature the Singles (Senior) discipline and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the ISU Special Regulations, and relevant ISU Communications.

Official Site
ISU Event Page
Announcement
Results

2025 Santa Claus Cup | Synchro
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-14 | Winning Group Arena, Winning Group Arena, Brno, 603 00, Czech Republic
The 2025 Santa Claus Cup for Synchronized Skating is set to take place December 12-14, 2025, in Brno, Czech Republic, at the Winning Group Arena.
The event will feature the Novice, Junior and Senior teams and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the Special Regulations & Technical Rules Synchronized Skating, and the relevant ISU Communications.

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Protocols

2025-26 Japanese National Figure Skating Championships
2025-12-19 - 2025-12-21 | Yoyogi National Stadium, Yoyogi 1st Gymnasium, Tokyo, 150-0041, Japan
The 2025-26 Japanese National Figure Skating Championships (94th All Japan Figure Skating Championships) will take place December 19-21 in Tokyo, Japan, at the Yoyogi National Stadium. The event will also include meetings for final selections for the 2026 Olympic Games, 2026 Worlds, 2026 Four Continents, and 2026 Junior Worlds.
Note: Junior Ice Dance will compete separately at this event.

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Schedule
Ticket Info
Competitors

2026 Canadian National Skating Championships
2026-01-05 - 2026-01-11 | Centre Slush Puppie, Gatineau, J8T 0H4, Quebec, J8T 0H4, Canada
The 2026 Canadian National Skating Championships are scheduled to take place January 5-11, 2026, at the Centre Slush Puppie in Gatineau, QC, Canada. Approximately 250 skaters in the women’s, men’s, pair and ice dance disciplines will compete at the senior and junior levels. Athletes will vie for spots on the National Team that will compete at the 2026 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, 2026 ISU World Figure Skating Championships, the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, and the 2026 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships.

Results

2026 Sofia Trophy
2026-01-06 - 2026-01-11 | Winter Sports Palace, Winter Palace of Sport, Sofia, 1700, Bulgaria
2026 Sofia Trophy is set to take place January 6-11, 2026, in Sofia, Bulgaria, at the Winter Sports Palace.
The event will feature the Singles (Novice, Junior and Senior) and Ice Dance (Novice and Junior) disciplines and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the ISU Special Regulations, and relevant ISU Communications.

Official Site
ISU Event Page
Announcement
Results

2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships
2026-01-06 - 2026-01-12 | Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States
The 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships will be held January 6-11, 2026, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Medals will be awarded in all four disciplines at the senior and junior levels.
Athletes will vie for spots on the National Team that will compete at the 2026 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, 2026 ISU World Figure Skating Championships, and the 2026 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships. It will also serve as the final qualifying event prior to the selection of the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team that will represent Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games Milano-Cortina 2026.

Official Site
Schedule
Results

2026 Dresden Cup | Synchro
2026-01-09 - 2026-01-10 | JOYNEXT Arena, JOYNEXT Arena, Dresden, 01067, Germany
The 2026 Dresden Cup for Synchronized Skating is set to take place January 9-10, 2026, in Dresden, Germany, at the JoyNext Arena.
The event will feature the Novice, Junior and Senior teams and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the Special Regulations & Technical Rules Synchronized Skating, and the relevant ISU Communications.

Official Site
ISU Event Page
Announcement
Sportity (DredenCup2026)
Results

2026 Britannia Cup | Synchro Challenger
2026-01-09 - 2026-01-10 | National Ice Centre, Bolero Square, Belward St, Nottingham, England, NG1 1LA, United Kingdom
The 2026 Britannia Cup for Synchronized Skating is the first of four Challenger events and will take place January 9-10, 2026, in Nottingham, Great Britain.
The event will feature Senior teams and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the Special Regulations & Technical Rules Synchronized Skating, and the relevant ISU Communications.

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Sportity (BCC_2026)
Results

2026 NRW Solo Ice Dance Trophy
2026-01-09 - 2026-01-11 | Eissportzentrum Westfalen, Eissportzentrum Westfalen, Dortmund, 44139, Germany
The 2026 NRW Solo Ice Dance Trophy will be held in Dortmund, Germany, January 9-11, 2026, at Eissportzentrum Westfalen.
The event will be conducted in accordance with the ISU International Solo Ice Dance Competition Guidelines, ISU General Rules and Requirements, and the International Solo Ice Dance Competition Guidelines.

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Sportify – NRWSolo2026
Entries/Results

2026 European Figure Skating Championships
2026-01-14 - 2026-01-18 | Utilita Arena Sheffield, 45 Broughton Ln, Sheffield, S9 2DF, United Kingdom
The 2026 European Figure Skating Championships will take place January 14-18, 2026, in Sheffield, Great Britain, at the Utilita Arena.
The event is sanctioned by the International Skating Union (ISU) and is one of the four (World, Four Continents, and World Junior Championships) annual figure skating competitions designated “ISU Championships.” Skaters must belong to a European member nation of the ISU to compete and must be at least seventeen before July 1 preceding the event.
The ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2026 will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations 2024, ISU Constitution 2025, the ISU Special Regulations & Technical Rules Single & Pair Skating and Ice Dance 2024, as well as all pertinent ISU Communications.
Skaters/teams participating must have reached the following Combined Total Elements Scores (SP/RD + FS/FD) during the ongoing season (2025/26) or the immediately preceding season (2024/25):
Men: 86.00 | Women: 75.00 | Pairs: 75.00 | Ice Dance: 85.00

Official Site
ISU Event Page
Announcement
Schedule
Results

2026 Crystal Skate of Romania
2026-01-14 - 2026-01-18 | Allianz-Tiriac Arena, Allianz-Țiriac Arena, 075100, Romania
The 2026 Crystal Skate of Romania is set to take place January 14-18, 2026, in Bucharest, Romania, at the Allianz-Tiriac Arena.
It will feature the Singles (Novice, Junior and Senior) discipline and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the ISU Special Regulations, and relevant ISU Communications.

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Sportity (Crystalskate_2026)
Results

10th PGE Hevelius Cup 2026 | Synchro
2026-01-15 - 2026-01-17 | Hala Olivia, Aleja Grunwaldzka 470, Gdansk, 80-309, Poland
The 10th PGE Hevelius Cup for Synchronized Skating is set to take place January 15-17, 2026, in Gdansk, Poland at Hala Olivia.
The event will feature the Novice, Junior, and Senior teams and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the Special Regulations & Technical Rules Synchronized Skating, and the relevant ISU Communications.

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Sportity (PGEHC2026)
Results

2026 Spring Cup | Synchro
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-18 | PalaSesto, PalaSesto, Italy
The 2026 Spring Cup for Synchronized Skating is set to take place January 16-18, 2026, in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy.
The event will feature the Novice, Junior, and Senior teams and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the Special Regulations & Technical Rules Synchronized Skating, and the relevant ISU Communications.

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Sportity (isuspringcup2026)
Results

2026 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships
2026-01-21 - 2026-01-25 | Beijing National Indoor Stadium, Beijing National Indoor Stadium, China
The 2026 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships will take place January 21-25, 2026, in Beijing, China.
The event is sanctioned by the International Skating Union (ISU) and is one of the four (World, Europeans, and World Junior Championships) annual figure skating competitions designated “ISU Championships.” Skaters must belong to a non-European member nation of the ISU to compete and must be at least seventeen before July 1 preceding the event.
Skaters/teams participating must have reached the following Combined Total Elements Scores (SP/RD + FS/FD) during the ongoing season (2025/26) or the immediately preceding season (2024/25):
Men: 86.00 | Women: 75.00 | Pairs: 75.00 | Ice Dance: 85.00

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Schedule
Results

2026 Merano Ice Trophy
2026-01-22 - 2026-01-25 | Meranarena, Meranarena, Merano, 39012, Italy
The 2026 Merano Ice Trophy – Memorial Martina Barricelli will take place January 22-25, 2026, in Merano, Italy, at the Meranarena.
It will feature the Singles and Pair skating (Novice, Junior and Senior) disciplines and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the ISU Special Regulations, and relevant ISU Communications.

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Sportity (meran2026)
Results

2026 Challenge Cup
2026-01-22 - 2026-01-25 | IJssportcentrum Tilburg, IJssportcentrum Tilburg, Tilburg, 5022, Netherlands
The 2026 Challenge Cup is set to take place January 22-25, 2026, in Tilburg, Netherlands, at IJssportcentrum Tilburg.
The event will feature the Singles & Pairs Skating and Ice Dance (Novice, Junior and Senior) disciplines and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the ISU Special Regulations, and relevant ISU Communications.

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Sportity (CC2026)
Results

2026 Dragon Trophy
2026-01-22 - 2026-01-25 | Hala Tivoli, Celovška cesta 25, Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia
2026 Dragon Trophy is set to take place January 22-25, 2026, in Ljubljana, Slovenia, at Hala Tivoli.
It will feature the Singles (Junior and Senior) discipline and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the ISU Special Regulations, and relevant ISU Communications.

ISU Event Page
Announcement (Dragon Trophy)
Announcement (Tivoli Cup)
Results (Dragon Trophy)
Results (Tivoli Cup)

2026 Lumiere Cup | Synchro Challenger
2026-01-22 - 2026-01-24 | IJssportcentrum Eindhoven, IJssportcentrum Eindhoven, Eindhoven, 5644, Netherlands
The 2026 Lumiere Cup for Synchronized Skating is the second of four Challenger events and will take place January 22-24, 2026, in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
The event will feature Senior teams and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the Special Regulations & Technical Rules Synchronized Skating, and the relevant ISU Communications.

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Results

57th Volvo Open Cup
2026-01-22 - 2026-01-25 | Volvo Sporta Centrs
The 57th Volvo Open Cup is set to take place January 22-25, 2026, in Riga, Latvia, at the Volvo Sports Centre.
The event will feature the Singles (Junior and Senior categories) discipline and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the ISU Special Regulations, and relevant ISU Communications.

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Sportity (volvo57)
Results

2026 Mozart Cup | Synchro
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-24 | Eisarena Salzburg, Eisarena Salzburg / Kunsteisbahn, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
The 2026 Mozart Cup for Synchronized Skating is set to take place Jan 23-24, 2026, in Salzburg, Austria.
The event will feature the Novice, Junior and Senior teams and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the Special Regulations & Technical Rules Synchronized Skating, and the relevant ISU Communications.

Official Site
ISU Event Page
Announcement
Sportity (MCACSbg)
Results

2026 Bavarian Open
2026-01-27 - 2026-02-01 | Eissportzentrum Oberstdorf, Roßbichlstraße 2-6, Oberstdorf, 87561, Germany
The 2026 Bavarian Open is set to take place January 27 – February 1, 2026, in Oberstdorf, Germany, at Eissportzentrum Oberstdorf.
It will feature the Singles & Pair skating and Ice Dance (Novice, Junior and Senior) disciplines and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the ISU Special Regulations, and relevant ISU Communications.

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Sportity (BP2026)
Results

2026 Edge Cup | Solo Ice Dance
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-30 | Jantor I Ice Rink, Nałkowskiej 11, Katowice, 40-425, Poland
The 2026 Edge Cup for Solo Ice Dance will be held in Katowice, Poland, January 27-30, 2026, at the Jantor Ice Rink.
The event will be conducted in accordance with the ISU International Solo Ice Dance Competition Guidelines, ISU General Rules and Requirements, and the International Solo Ice Dance Competition Guidelines.

Official Site
ISU Event Page
Announcement
Results

Nordics Open 2026
2026-01-28 - 2026-02-01 | Frihedens Idrætscenter, Hvidovrevej 446, Hvidovre, 2650, Denmark
The Nordics Open 2026 is set to take place January 28 – February 1, 2026, in Copenhagen, Denmark, at the Frihedens Idrætscenter.
It will feature the Singles (Novice, Junior and Senior) discipline and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the ISU Special Regulations, and relevant ISU Communications.

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Results

4th EDGE Cup 2026
2026-01-28 - 2026-02-01 | Jantor I Ice Rink, Nałkowskiej 11, Katowice, 40-425, Poland
The 4th EDGE Cup 2026 is set to take place January 28 – February 2, 2026, in Katowice, Poland, at the Jantor 1 ice rink.
It will feature the Singles & Pair skating and Ice Dance (Novice, Junior and Senior) disciplines and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the ISU Special Regulations, and relevant ISU Communications.

Official Site
ISU Event Page
Announcement
Results

2026 Silver Skate Winter Cup
2026-01-29 - 2026-02-01 | Kaunas Ice Palace, Kaunas Ice Palace, Kaunas, Lithuania
The 2026 Silver Skate Winter Cup is set to take place January 29 – February 1, 2026, in Kaunas, Lithuania, at the Kaunas Ice Palace.
It will feature the Singles (Junior and Senior) discipline and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the ISU Special Regulations, and relevant ISU Communications.

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Announcement (Interclub)
Sportity (WINTER2026)
Results

2026 U.S. Synchronized Skating International Classic | Challenger
2026-01-30 - 2026-01-31 | The Skating Club of Boston, 750 University Ave, Norwood, MA, 02062, United States
The 2026 U.S. Synchronized Skating International Classic is the third of four Challenger events and will take place January 30-31, 2026, in Boston, Mass.
The event will feature Senior teams and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations, the Special Regulations & Technical Rules Synchronized Skating, and the relevant ISU Communications.

ISU Event Page
Announcement
Results

2026 Winter Olympic Games | Figure Skating
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-21 | Mediolanum Forum, Mediolanum Forum, Assago, 20057, Italy
The Figure Skating events for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be held February 6-21, 2026, in at the Milano Ice Skating Arena in Assago, Italy. All four disciplines will take part, including the Team Event.
Schedule
Feb 6: Team Event (Rhythm Dance, Pairs’ Short Program, and Women’s Short Program)
Feb 7: Team event (Men’s Short Program, Free Dance)
Feb 8: Team event (Pairs’ Free Skate, Women’s Free Skate, Men’s Free Skate)
Feb 9: Rhythm Dance
Feb 10: Men’s Short Program
Feb 11: Free Dance
Feb 13: Men’s Free Skate
Feb 15: Pairs’ Short Program
Feb 16: Pairs’ Free Skate
Feb 17: Women’s Short Program
Feb 19: Women’s Free Skate
Feb 21: Exhibition gala
Quota and Qualification
A total of 142 quota spots are available for athletes to compete at the Games. Each National Olympic Committee (NOC) can enter up to 18 athletes, with a maximum of 9 men and 9 women. Additionally, an “Additional Athletes Quota” allows for up to 5 extra skaters, potentially increasing the total to 147. These extra spots prioritize the host nation, Italy, ensuring they have representation in each individual event—excluding the team event—if they meet the minimum standards. If any of these five quotas remain unused, they may be allocated to nations needing just one more discipline to qualify for the team event.

Qualification System
Entries/Quotas for 2026 Olympics
Individual Neutral Athlete (AIN) Eligibility

There is no individual athlete qualification for the Olympics; each country’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) has full discretion in selecting which athletes to send. A country can enter a maximum of three skaters per discipline, allowing for up to 18 athletes (nine men and nine women) per nation.
To be eligible to participate, athletes must be born on or before July 1, 2008.
Per ISU regulations, selected skaters must have achieved the minimum combined total technical elements score (TES) at an ISU-recognized international competition by January 26, 2026.
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