2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships: Viewing Guide
U.S. champions will be crowned in the women’s, men’s, pairs, and ice dance disciplines at the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. This event is not just about winning titles but also serves as the final qualifying event before the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team is selected to represent Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games Milano-Cortina 2026.
The competition is scheduled to take place from January 4, 2026, through January 11, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri.
If you’re looking to catch the action, here’s how you can watch it. All times are Central and subject to change.
Television Schedule:
– Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. on USA
– Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. on USA
– Friday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. on NBC
– Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. on NBC
– Sunday, Jan. 11: “Making the Team: Presented by Xfinity” at 1 p.m. on NBC
For streaming, all championship and junior-level events will be live-streamed on Peacock. After the events end, you will still have 72 hours to catch up on Peacock. With Peacock Premium, you can watch the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, U.S. Figure Skating Qualifying Season, and other exciting events. Novice events will be shown on the U.S. Figure Skating YouTube channel.
Here’s a breakdown of the Championship Streaming Schedule on Peacock:
– Wednesday, Jan. 7:
– 4:30 p.m. | Championship Pairs Short Program
– 7:24 p.m. | Championship Women’s Short Program
– Thursday, Jan. 8:
– 4 p.m. | Championship Rhythm Dance
– 7:15 p.m. | Championship Men’s Short Program
– Friday, Jan. 9:
– 2 p.m. | Championship Pairs Free Skate (Group 1)
– 2:57 p.m. | Championship Women’s Free Skate (Group 1)
– 6:21 p.m. | Championship Pairs Free Skate (Groups 2 and 3)
– 7:58 p.m. | Championship Women Free’s Skate (Groups 2 and 3)
Junior and novice events will also be available for streaming on Peacock and YouTube, respectively. Be sure to mark your calendars with the streaming schedules provided.
For the real figure skating enthusiasts, you can even watch the practices live on Peacock. Check out the practice schedule to see your favorite skaters warm up before the main event.
With so much to watch and enjoy, the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships is definitely an event not to be missed!
