2026 U.S. Nationals Senior Pairs Free Skate

[denise3lz]

Does Jsports archive their stream?

yes

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

In another extremely frustrating turn of events, Ashley Wagner shared on her Instagram story that she and Ben are doing commentary for all events and it's supposed to be going out on international feeds. Last year, USFS streamed the event internationally on their Youtube channel, with it being geoblocked in the US because it was on Peacock and Peacock is only available in the US. However, I checked, and it appears that USFS is not broadcasting any of the events on their Youtube channel, even in other countries, despite the fact that Ashley and Ben are doing commentary for a World feed. So... what's the point of having Ashley and Ben there if their commentary isn't being shown? And why can't USFS broadcast things on their Youtube channel because only US viewers can access Peacock? And why don't they have the Ben & Ashley commentary option on Peacock?

 

[moonvine]

In another extremely frustrating turn of events, Ashley Wagner shared on her Instagram story that she and Ben are doing commentary for all events and it's supposed to be going out on international feeds. Last year, USFS streamed the event internationally on their Youtube channel, with it being geoblocked in the US because it was on Peacock and Peacock is only available in the US. However, I checked, and it appears that USFS is not broadcasting any of the events on their Youtube channel, even in other countries, despite the fact that Ashley and Ben are doing commentary for a World feed. So... what's the point of having Ashley and Ben there if their commentary isn't being shown? And why can't USFS broadcast things on their Youtube channel because only US viewers can access Peacock? And why don't they have the Ben & Ashley commentary option on Peacock?

In San Jose Ashley was doing the International feed and literally no one (including Ashley) knew where it was being broadcast. Never found out to this day.

 

[moonvine]

They’re doing the Hall of Fame intros.

 

[moonvine]

Huh. Nathan could not be here. Hope he is ok.

 

[skylark]

They don’t have to show them all. They should have them at the same time.

Wait, so you'd rather have them leave out some of the skaters rather than split them up? I'd rather have the option to see them all.

I posted later that I remembered being at a Nationals where the groups were split up like this. It's not the first time. We may not know the reasons, but they probably do have reasons.

I realize some people are very upset about this. Sorry. I don't mean to argue. Just pointing out there may be another way to look at it.

 

[FlossieH]

Has there been a big injury? I have watched two groups Canadian men, and this US pairs free is still on the same ice resurfacing break as before...?

 

[auser]

I am confused which Peacock stream to watch? There is one that says Pairs Free Skate and another that says Pairs, W Free Skate: Group 2?

 

[skylark]

Huh. Nathan could not be here. Hope he is ok.

Nathan Chen? if so, he could easily have a med school course that he can't miss. Like a big test in pharmacology or something. Lots of memorizing.


Now I'm getting annoyed. Where isthe rest of the pairs event?

 

[moonvine]

Ugh, I’m near Tara and Johnny. Looks like they’re being given Build a Bears.

 

[momrk]

I am confused which Peacock stream to watch? There is one that says Pairs Free Skate and another that says Pairs, W Free Skate: Group 2?

They did first groups of Pairs and Women this afternoon; the rest of both are tonight. I don't think this is good to do it this way, but of course, no one asked me

 

[moonvine]

Has there been a big injury? I have watched two groups Canadian men, and this US pairs free is still on the same ice resurfacing break as before...?

They’re just starting group 2. They’re announcing the officials.

 

[moonvine]

Nathan Chen? if so, he could easily have a med school course that he can't miss. Like a big test in pharmacology or something. Lots of memorizing.


Now I'm getting annoyed. Where isthe rest of the pairs event?

Yes Nathan and the officials are being introduced.

 

[labgoat]

Information from Chelsea Liu clarifying her health issues

Chelsea Liu | 刘家希 on Instagram

300 likes, 28 comments - chel.sea.liu on January 8, 2026

www.instagram.com

 

[moonvine]

Wait, so you'd rather have them leave out some of the skaters rather than split them up? I'd rather have the option to see them all.

I posted later that I remembered being at a Nationals where the groups were split up like this. It's not the first time. We may not know the reasons, but they probably do have reasons.

I realize some people are very upset about this. Sorry. I don't mean to argue. Just pointing out there may be another way to look at it.

If you’re talking about the NBC broadcast they will leave out many.

 

[CellarDweller]

and here we go!!!!

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

I am confused which Peacock stream to watch? There is one that says Pairs Free Skate and another that says Pairs, W Free Skate: Group 2?

Watch the Pairs only feed for now: It's Ashley Wagner and Ben Agosto. Other stream is NBC feed with Tara, Johnny, etc

 

[skylark]

I am confused which Peacock stream to watch? There is one that says Pairs Free Skate and another that says Pairs, W Free Skate: Group 2?

The first one was supposed to start at 7:15 ... but it IS starting now. The 2nd starts at 8.

 

[labgoat]

They are taking so long, I may not stay to see how it turns out. I just came from Canadian Nationals where everything runs promptly like clockwork.

 

[moonvine]

Here they come.