2026 JGP Xi'an: General Info and Pregame Chat

[gsk8]

2026 Junior Grand Prix Xi'an​

The 2026 JGP Xi'an is the first of seven events in the 2026–27 ISU Junior Grand Prix (JGP) series and takes place August 20–22, 2026, in Xi'an, China. Top junior skaters from around the world will compete for points that determine qualification for the Junior Grand Prix Final in December 2026.

This event will feature the Singles & Pair skating and Ice Dance disciplines and will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution 2025, Competition & Event Regulations 2026, Sports Rules Single & Pair Skating and Ice Dance 2026, and the relevant ISU Communications.

Event Details​

• Dates: August 20–22, 2026
• Location: Xi'an, China
• Venue: Qujiang Sports Center
• Level: Junior International
• Disciplines: Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance
• ISU Event Page
• Announcement

 

[lariko]

51 days to go till the opening of the JGP.

 

[schau]

Can I have the document of "the General Announcement for the Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2026/27"? I cannot find it in ISU.

 

[cocteautwin]

Can I have the document of "the General Announcement for the Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2026/27"? I cannot find it in ISU.

I don't think they have published it yet. Last year doc is still attached.

 

[schau]

I want to confirm if "No Skater (Woman, Man, Pair or Dance Couple) is allowed to participate in more than two events of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating," still valid. I heard that can be 3 events in 26-27.

 

[cocteautwin]

Hong Kong assigments:
Women: Ariel Guo
Men: Jiarui Li

 

[imoss92]

Have they put out the announcements of the entries yet?

 

[dorispulaski]

They entries are not showing up on the ISU page for the event yet

 

[Jeanie19]

Have they put out the announcements of the entries yet?

Welcome to Golden Skate.

 

[DemTuppesSeine]

Entries are out

ISU Figure Skating Junior Grand Prix Xi'An 2026

ISU Figure Skating Junior Grand Prix Xi'An 2026

isu-skating.com

 

[Jumping_Bean]

And I am once again reminded of how much I dislike the new Entry pages because trying to parse out the pairs and ice dance entries is impossible (as many of these teams don't have ISU bios)...

 

[DemTuppesSeine]

Empty slot for German ice dance...will we see Grimm/Rodin?

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Empty slot for German ice dance...will we see Grimm/Rodin?

They were at Junior Test Skates (I'll make a post in the German Skating thread later), but they may be moved to a later JGP as Grigorii reportedly has been having boot issues. We'll see.

 

[lariko]

One benefit of AIN is that there is no need to scroll much. So far all entries went to the junior national champions -- we'll see if anything changes after the closed test skate. This is a dream comp for AIN2 judging from last year's performances.

 

[4everchan]

One benefit of AIN is that there is no need to scroll much. So far all entries went to the junior national champions -- we'll see if anything changes after the closed test skate. This is a dream comp for AIN2 judging from last year's performances.

since I don't know them yet, I will have to copy on your prediction games LOL

 

[lariko]

since I don't know them yet, I will have to copy on your prediction games LOL

I dunno if it's a great strategy because we have never seen them skate with international peers, don't know how international competition impacts them and they are in the growth developmental stage. And, like, junior pairs are insanely dynamic. You can check out the open test skates that will run in August; those should have the full junior national team and reserves. The links will be in the national forum.

Based on the last year, Lazarev and Shesheleva/Karnaukhov were remarkable. Kostyleva struggled with injuries but she has a rare innate charisma that comes across well and, on Russian ice, was able to land her jumps when needed. The saddest thing about one spot only is that Dzepka and Pleskacheva might not make JG stages because this trio stands out more than junior women normally do and they all have different vibe. In dance, there is actually a lot of captivating duos, so Fefelova/Valov did fight their way up through and on talent. Russian dance maybe finally having some sort of revival after the nepo-problems, though there is one duo that might mess things up. Anyway, I dunno if AIN2 can win out of the gates, but they are strong contenders. Hopefully, the pressure and growth is not going to ruin it.