Over the past week, several notable events have taken place in the world of figure skating:
World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on Black Ice
From October 7 to 11, 2026, Lake Placid, New York, hosted the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on Black Ice at the Olympic Center’s 1932 Arena. This unique event combined competitive skating with fine arts, featuring performances, workshops, and exhibitions. Highlights included the International Open Final Round, Team Fancy Skating, and Fancy Skating Exams with world record attempts. Spectator admission was free, with donations supporting the World Figure Sport Society’s initiatives. (lakeplacid.com)
Denis Ten Memorial Challenge
The 2026 Denis Ten Memorial Challenge, part of the ISU Challenger Series, took place from October 7 to 11, 2026, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. U.S. Figure Skating sent athletes across multiple disciplines:
- Women’s Singles: Sofia Bezkorovainaya
- Men’s Singles: Daniel Martynov
- Ice Dance: Isabella Flores and Linus Jespen, Caroline Green and Michael Parsons, Elliana Peal and Ethan Peal
The Challenger Series provides skaters with opportunities to earn points and prepare for major competitions. (usfigureskating.org)
Trialeti Trophy
On October 3, 2026, Estonian figure skater Niina Petrokina secured victory at the Trialeti Trophy with a total score of 205.94, maintaining her winning streak from previous competitions. Adeliia Petrosian, who finished fourth in the short program, delivered an impressive free skate to claim second place overall. This marked Petrosian’s second senior international competition following her sixth-place finish at the Winter Olympics in February. (dailycampus.com)
Upcoming Events
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2026 Skate America: Scheduled for November 13-15, 2026, at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. This Grand Prix event will feature top skaters from around the world competing in various disciplines. (usfigureskating.org)
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2026-27 Figure Skating Season Broadcasts: NBC Sports and U.S. Figure Skating have announced a comprehensive media schedule for the upcoming season, with over 300 hours of live coverage from October to March. Peacock will stream every event live, including the ISU Grand Prix Series, Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships, and the ISU World Championships. (usfigureskating.org)
These events highlight the dynamic and evolving landscape of figure skating, showcasing both competitive achievements and the sport’s cultural integration.
