With 100 days to go, excitement is building for the ISU European Figure Skating Championships Lausanne 2027, as the event prepares to return to the Olympic Capital for the first time in 25 years. With 28,000 tickets already sold, Lausanne is preparing to welcome Europe's finest skaters for five days of world-class competition, artistry and emotion from January 27-31, 2027.
The countdown to the ISU European Figure Skating Championships Lausanne 2027 reached a major 100-day milestone, with a Press Conference at the Vaudoise Arena, Lausanne, bringing together representatives of the International Skating Union (ISU), Swiss Ice Skating, the Organizing Committee, the City of Lausanne and the event’s ambassadors to celebrate the return of one of Figure Skating’s flagship events to the city for the first time in 25 years.
The Press Conference at the Vaudoise Arena, Lausanne, to mark the 100 days to go before the launch of the ISU European Figure Skating Championships Lausanne 2027.
ISU Chief of Sports, Fabrice Prahin, speaking during the Press Conference at the Vaudoise Arena, Lausanne.
Around 160 athletes representing 40 nations are expected to compete across the Men's, Women's, Pairs and Ice Dance disciplines, bringing together the continent's leading talent for a celebration of sporting excellence, creativity and artistry.
Two generations of Swiss skating excellence were also represented by the Championships’ ambassadors, Lukas Britschgi, six-time Swiss national Champion and 2025 European Champion, and Denise Biellmann, the 1981 European and World Champion. Their presence underlined the country's rich skating heritage and the excitement surrounding the opportunity for Swiss athletes to shine on home ice.
Press Conference at the Vaudoise Arena, Lausanne, bringing together representatives of the International Skating Union (ISU), Swiss Ice Skating, the Organizing Committee, the City of Lausanne and the event’s ambassadors.
Lausanne has a distinguished history of hosting international Figure Skating, having staged the European Championships in 1992 and 2002 and the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in 1997. The 2027 edition will mark the return of the European Championships to the city for the first time in 25 years.
For the ISU, the occasion carries particular significance. Lausanne is both the Olympic Capital and the home of the ISU, making the Championships an opportunity to reconnect Figure Skating with the Olympic community, Swiss audiences and fans from across Europe, while celebrating more than 130 years of skating history.
ISU President, Jae Youl Kim, said: “Bringing the ISU Figure Skating European Championships back to Lausanne after 25 years is truly special. Lausanne is a city with sport at its heart. It is home to the Olympic Movement and the ISU, making it a particularly meaningful place to host one of the most prestigious Figure Skating events of the season. We look forward to welcoming Europe’s finest skaters to this remarkable city for a week of outstanding performances, unforgettable moments and an electrifying atmosphere that will inspire athletes and fans alike.”
The return of the European Championships will bring athletes, teams, officials and fans from across the continent to Lausanne, strengthening the city's longstanding connection with international sport and offering Swiss audiences the opportunity to experience Europe’s best skaters competing on home ground.
Emilie Moeschler, Municipal Councillor, Director of Sports and Social Cohesion, City of Lausanne said: “The City of Lausanne is delighted to once again welcome a major sporting event that combines world-class competition with a festive, inclusive atmosphere. Hosting these Championships for the third time is a great source of pride, particularly in the magnificent setting of the Vaudoise aréna. Lausanne continues to strengthen its reputation as a host city for major international sporting events.”
With 100 days to go, preparations are well underway to bring the Championships to life both inside and beyond the arena. Around 400 volunteers are expected to play a key role in delivering the event, while the educational initiative “La Glace c’est Classe” (“Ice is Cool”) will introduce more than 6,000 schoolchildren to Figure Skating through skating lessons and the opportunity to experience the sport live in Lausanne in January.
Diana Barbacci, President of the Organizing Committee and Swiss Ice Skating said: “At the end of January 2027, Lausanne will be the place to be for Figure Skating fans and those who enjoy sporting events and festive experiences more broadly. The Organising Committee looks forward to bringing this dynamic and exciting event to life, combining outstanding sporting performances with an immersive experience for spectators. We are laying the foundations for Lausanne’s present and future as a leading host city for Figure Skating.”
With a passionate fan base, an enthusiastic local skating community and a city deeply rooted in the Olympic Movement, Lausanne 2027 is shaping up to be a landmark event for Figure Skating in Switzerland.
📍 27–31 January 2027 | Vaudoise Aréna, Lausanne
🌟 160 athletes. 40 nations. Five days of unforgettable skating.
The stage is set. The countdown is on. See you in Lausanne in 100 days!
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