From March 25th to the 29th, 2026, Prague is set to host the World Figure Skating Championships for the first time in 33 years. The O2 Arena will transform into the global epicenter of figure skating, welcoming Olympic medalists, reigning champions, and those poised to cause upsets following the Milan Games.
The competition promises substantial drama: competitors will be either defending their titles, making farewell appearances in their careers, or making their senior World Championship debuts. With no Russian athletes on the roster (according to ISU information), the world’s gaze will be fixed firmly on the international stars.
Fortunately for Russian fans, the Okko online cinema platform will broadcast every single performance. Not a single routine will be missed!
COMPLETE SCHEDULE FOR THE 2026 WORLD FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The organizers have released a precise timetable. Here is when to tune in for each event (times shown are Moscow time):
March 25, Wednesday
13:00 — Ladies, Short Program
20:15 — Pairs, Short Program
The opening day is always filled with anticipation. The ladies will set the tone for the entire tournament, while the pairs will commence their battle for medals.
March 26, Thursday
12:45 — Men, Short Program
20:15 — Pairs, Free Skate
The men take to the ice in the afternoon, and by the evening, the season’s first World Champions will be crowned in pairs skating.
March 27, Friday
13:00 — Ice Dance, Rhythm Dance
20:00 — Ladies, Free Skate
This will be one of the most visually captivating days. The ice dancers will bring the rhythm, and the ladies, in their free skates, are highly likely to decide the gold medal winner.
March 28, Saturday
14:30 — Men, Free Skate
20:30 — Ice Dance, Free Dance
This is the decisive day for the single skaters and dance duos. It is on this day that the most powerful emotions and records are forged.
March 29, Sunday
16:30 — Exhibition Gala
The Gala performance serves as the perfect finale to the championships. The top figure skaters will showcase their signature routines free from the pressure of judging.
STARS TO WATCH: WHO ABSOLUTELY CANNOT BE MISSED
The primary figures from the 2026 Olympic season will be competing in Prague:
Men
Ilia Malinin (USA) — Two-time World Champion, aiming for a third consecutive title.
Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato (Japan) — Olympic medalists.
Adam Siao Him Fa (France) — Two-time European Champion.
Ladies
Kaori Sakamoto (Japan) — Three-time World Champion, concluding her career.
Ami Nakai and Mone Chiba (Japan), Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito (USA).
Pairs
Anastasia Metelkina / Luka Berulava (Georgia) — Olympic silver medalists.
Minerva Fabienne Hase / Nikita Volodin (Germany).
Ice Dance
Laurence Fournier Beaudry / Guillaume Cizeron (France) — Olympic Champions.
Piper Gilles / Paul Poirier (Canada).
The full list of registered competitors (36 men and participants in other disciplines) .
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