It’s just a matter of hours before the 31st edition of the Winter World University Games kicks off in Lake Placid, USA, with World champion Sakamoto Kaori and other Olympians participating. Men’s and Women’s Ice hockey and snowboard cross competition will start before the opening ceremony, with an official start on the evening of January 12. The Olympic Centre’s Herb Brooks Arena will host the festivities, including presentations and performances.
23023 Lake Placid Viewing Information
- Date: January 12 to January 22
- Where: Olympic Center: 1980 Rink
- TV: ESPN, ESPN+, ESPNU
- Streams Anywhere: Watch Here
Previously known as the Winter Universiade, the 2023 FISU Winter World University Games will be held in Lake Placid, New York State, from January 12-15. It’s worth mentioning that figure skating games will take place from January 13 to January 15.
As the name shows, senior skaters who are university students or graduated in 2022 can participate in the event and compete in a historic city on historic ice. Lake Placid has hosted Olympic Winter Games twice, in 1932 and 1980. Rinks at the Lake Placid Olympic Center will be used for practice and competitions. Moreover, it’s the second time Lake Placid is hosting the world’s top university athletes, with hosting in 1972 for the first time.
Out of four figure skating’s regular categories, three will occur in Lake Placid; except pairs, men’s and women’s singles and ice dance competitions will take place there.
How To watch FISU Winter World University Games 2023 Live Online?
Fans can enjoy the 2023 FISU Winter World University Games live through the following platforms: Only figure skating competitions – Olympics.com (Not in USA and Canada due to territorial restrictions). Hers anywhere fan can watch every game OolaTV
Lake Placid 2023 Winter World University Games In the USA:
- ESPN, ESPN+, ESPNU
Lake Placid 2023 Winter World University Games In Canada:
- TSN
Lake Placid 2023 Winter World University Games In Anywhere
Lake Placid 2023 Winter World University Games Preview:
Aged 17-25, more than 2500 athletes from 600 universities and 50 countries will compete in 11 days for 86 medal events. A total of 12 games will be played at the 2023 Lake Placid Winter World Games, which are as follows:
- Alpine skiing (Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington)
- Freestyle and free-ski (Gore Mountain, North Creek)
- Snowboarding (Gore Mountain, North Creek)
- Biathlon (Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid)
- Cross-country skiing (Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid)
- Nordic combined (Mt. Van Hovenberg & Olympic Jumping Complex, Lake Placid)
- Ski jumping (Olympic Jumping Complex, Lake Placid)
- Curling (Saranac Lake Civic Center)
- Figure skating (Olympic Center, Lake Placid)
- Ice hockey (Canton & Potsdam with Finals in Lake Placid)
- Short track speed skating (Olympic Center, Lake Placid)
- Speed skating (James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval, Lake Placid)
Lake Placid 2023 Winter World University Games Venues:
All events will take place in and around Lake Placid, to the south at Gore Mountain, and the north in Canton and Potsdam at the following venues:
- Saranac Lake Civic Center
- Cheel Arena at Clarkson University, Potsdam
- Whiteface Mountain
- Maxcy Hall at Suny Potsdam
- Olympic Center: Skating Oval, Lake Placid
- Roos House at Suny Canton
- Olympic Speed Skating Oval, Lake Placid
- Olympic Jumping Complex, Lake Placid
- MT. Van Hoevenberg
- Gore Mountain
Lake Placid 2023 Winter World University Games Schedule:
Sunday, January 22:
- Cross Country Skiing: Mass Start W/M 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Mt. Van Hoevenberg 220 Bobsled Run Ln, Lake Placid)
- Snowboard: Parallel Slalom W/M Qualifications + Finals 10:00 am – 2:30 pm (Gore Mountain 793 Peaceful Valley Rd, North Creek)
- Ice Hockey (Men): Bronze Medal 11:00 am – 1:15 pm (Olympic Center: 1980 Rink 2634 Main St, Lake Placid)
- Ice Hockey (Men): Gold Medal + Closing Ceremony (Olympic Center: 1980 Rink 2634 Main St, Lake Placid)
