Welcome to the ISU Media Accreditation Section. Here, we provide all the necessary information on how to apply for ISU events.
Before registering on our Online Media Accreditation System (OMAS), all media are invited to carefully review the below requirements and restrictions relevant to both Non-Right Holders Media (written/web press, photographers, content creators) and TV/radio rights holders.
Application process, capacity, deadlines are explained below.
Event Related Media Information Package can be found on this page or in the relevant sections of this page. ISU website can be accessed in the Events section (filtered by your sport/interest in the event series).
If the documents for a specific event are not yet available, it is likely that the accreditation process for that event has not yet started.
ISU event To create and register an account, complete all required fields and follow the 5-step registration process.
Step 1: Enter or verify personal information and the contact details of your media organization.
Step 2: Provide information about the digital activities and reach of your media organization.
Step 3: Upload all required documents (refer to the full list of mandatory data items). Here
Step 4: Review and agree to the terms and conditions, then click "Confirm" to complete your profile or save updates.
Step 5: First, select a category, then choose the specific event you wish to cover and proceed to the event application section. You may apply for multiple events across various categories.
⚠️ If you already have an account, ensure that all personal information and media credentials are updated and maintained at the start of each season.
Only complete applications submitted before each deadline will be reviewed. All application deadlines are listed below.
Media accreditation is strictly limited. It is granted exclusively to professional journalists and photographers. Applicants must be affiliated with or represent an accredited media organization (including agencies, print/online publications, and TV/radio broadcasters) covering the ISU event. For editorial or news purposes, content creators and social media reporters may also qualify under specific conditions.
Additionally, representatives officially designated by the ISU Member Federation for media and communication duties are eligible for accreditation.
⚠️Individuals not associated with media organizations, including but not limited to the roles listed below, are excluded from media accreditation:
At the time of registration/application for accreditation, all media must submit up-to-date documentation. All required press credentials must be uploaded and renewed at the beginning of each season.
If a media accreditation request is not completed by the deadline or required information is missing, the request will be denied.
Furthermore, media applicants must agree to the terms and conditions, and failure to comply may result in the OC and ISU revoking the accreditation badge.
During the competition period, non-rights-holding media (including print/web journalists, TV/radio personnel, photographers, content creators, and social media reporters) who have not negotiated special production rights must comply with and agree to the following regulations when performing editorial work.
The use of any videos, footage, or audio from the competition on any television channel, radio broadcast, website, or social media platform is prohibited. This applies to all non-rights-holding entities, and such rights belong to the competition organizing committee. Committee "cannot be obtained through (OC)."
1. Restricted Area
Photography is strictly prohibited in the following area:
In case of violation of these regulations ISU You may be excluded from the competition or have your certification revoked, and additional legal actions may be taken.
2. Authorized Areas
Non-rights-holding media may produce video and audio materials for editorial/news purposes only in the following areas:
Non-rights-holding media representatives must agree to the above conditions and acknowledge that any violation may result in the revocation of accreditation and exclusion from the event. Furthermore, the ISU reserves the right to take additional legal action.
IPlease refer to the links below for detailed information on the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy:
TV and radio rights holders must apply for accreditation through the ISU Online Media Accreditation System.
Access to the rights holders' area is restricted. Therefore, rights holders must contact the ISU Media Team. media@isu.org to receive a username and password.
In cases of limited space, the following allocations will apply:
Journalists
Photographers
Figure Skating, Synchronized Skating, Short Track: 1 rinkside position and 1 elevated position.
Speed Skating: 2 rinkside positions (if space permits).
Non-rights-holding TV
Non-rights-holding radio
Freelancers
Freelancers must submit written documentation proving they have been commissioned by a media organization for coverage under ISU or event.
Freelancers working independently may be required to submit additional written documentation.
For the full overview of Media Accreditation Deadlines for all ISU events throughout the season, please click here: 🔗 Accreditation Deadlines
