The 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships reach their thrilling conclusion on Saturday, with championship performances set to decide the final medals in St. Louis. For both the men’s and ice dance events, the spotlight is firmly on the reigning champions as they look to defend their titles.
WATCH: US figure skating championships final
In the men’s competition, teenage phenom Ilia Malinin enters the free skate with a sizable advantage, giving him a prime opportunity to close out the national championships in dominant fashion ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Meanwhile, ice dance stars Madison Chock and Evan Bates are closing in on a historic championship run, poised to add another chapter to their legacy.
2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships — Saturday Schedule
(All times Eastern)
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Ice Dance Free Dance – Group 1: 3:30 p.m.
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Men’s Free Skate – Group 1: 4:30 p.m.
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Ice Dance Free Dance – Groups 2 & 3: 7:20 p.m.
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Men’s Free Skate – Groups 2 & 3: 9:00 p.m.
WATCH: US figure skating championships final
How to Watch 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
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Date: Saturday, Jan. 10
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Start Time: 3:30 p.m. ET (afternoon session), 7:20 p.m. ET (evening session)
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Venue: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri
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TV Broadcast: NBC
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Streaming: Watch the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships live online
When Is the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships?
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Dates: Wednesday, January 7 – Sunday, January 11, 2026
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Finale: Team USA is officially named on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. ET
How to Watch the US Figure Skating Championships in Canada and USA
In the United States, select events are broadcast on NBC and USA Network, with full coverage and practice sessions streaming on Peacock.
For viewers in Canada, there is no official domestic broadcaster for the full event. However, Canadian fans can still watch every session live through Arenacast OTT, which offers complete coverage without requiring cable or a VPN — making it one of the simplest options to follow the championships from start to finish.
2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships Schedule (ET)
Thursday, Jan. 8
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Practice Cam: Pairs – 8:30 a.m. (Peacock)
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Rhythm Dance – 5 p.m. (USA Network, Peacock)
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Men’s Short Program – 6 p.m. (USA Network, Peacock)
Friday, Jan. 9
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Rinkside: Ice Dance Practice – 8:30 a.m. (Peacock)
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Rinkside: Men’s Practice – 10:30 a.m. (Peacock)
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Pairs’ Free (Group 2) – 7:15 p.m. (Peacock)
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Women’s Free / Pairs’ Free – 8 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)
Saturday, Jan. 10
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Free Dance (Group 1) – 3:25 p.m. (Peacock)
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Men’s Free (Group 1) – 4:37 p.m. (Peacock)
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Women’s Free – 6 p.m. (USA Network, Peacock)
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Free Dance – 6 p.m. (USA Network, Peacock)
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Men’s Free – 8 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)
Sunday, Jan. 11
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Making Team USA presented by Xfinity – 2 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)
With Olympic implications, elite rivalries, and unforgettable moments already unfolding, the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships are a must-watch for skating fans. Whether you’re following a favorite skater or tracking the road to Milan–Cortina, Canadian viewers still have reliable ways to watch every jump, spin, and medal-deciding performance live.
U.S. figure skating championships lineup final day
All times Eastern.
Ice dance free dance Group 1
3:34 p.m.: Vanessa Pham and Anton Spiridonov
3:42 p.m.: Raffaella Koncius and Alexey Shchepetov
3:49 p.m.: Isabella Flores and Linus Colmor Jepsen
3:57 p.m.: Amy Cui and Jonathan Rogers
4:08 p.m.: Elliana Peal and Ethan Peal
Men’s free skate Group 1
4:37 p.m.: Ken Mikawa
4:45 p.m.: Will Annis
4:53 p.m.: Michael Xie
5:01 p.m.: Emmanuel Savary
5:09 p.m.: Samuel Mindra
5:17 p.m.: Lorenzo Elano
Ice dance free dance Group 2
7:20 p.m.: Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani
7:27 p.m.: Leah Neset and Artem Markelov
7:35 p.m.: Eva Pate and Logan Bye
7:42 p.m.: Katarina Wolfkostin and Dimitry Tsarevski
7:50 p.m.: Oona Brown and Gage Brown
Ice dance free dance Group 3
8:04 p.m.: Emily Bratti and Ian Somerville
8:11 p.m.: Caroline Green and Michael Parsons
8:19 p.m.: Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko
8:26 p.m.: Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik
8:34 p.m.: Madison Chock and Evan Bates
Men’s free skate Group 2
9:15 p.m.: Jimmy Ma
9:23 p.m.: Lucius Kazanecki
9:31 p.m.: Kai Kovar
9:39 p.m.: Liam Kapeikis
9:47 p.m.: Jacob Sanchez
Men’s free skate Group 3
10:02 p.m.: Daniel Martynov
10:10 p.m.: Andrew Torgashev
9:18 p.m.: Maxim Naumov
9:26 p.m.: Jason Brown
9:34 p.m.: Tomoki Hiwatashi
10:42 p.m.: Ilia Malinin
