The International Skating Union (ISU) has announced an action-packed calendar for the 2026/27 season, setting the stage for another year of world-class competitions across Figure Skating, Speed Skating, Short Track Speed Skating and Synchronized Skating.

Following an incredible 2025/26 season, fans around the world can already look ahead to another thrilling chapter, with World Championships, World Cups, Grand Prix events, the Short Track World Tour, Junior competitions and more set to take place across Asia, Europe, and North America.

As part of skating’s continued transformation under ISU Vision 2030, the upcoming season will further strengthen the way the sport is presented, experienced and shared. Through enhanced event presentation, stronger storytelling, and an athlete-first approach, the ISU aims to continue building deeper engagement with fans, media, broadcasters, commercial partners and new audiences worldwide. 

The full list of 2026/27 events is available in Communications No. 2782. 

ISU World Championships 

The 2026/27 season will build towards a blockbuster ISU World Championships line-up, with titles up for grabs at: 

• ISU Figure Skating World Championships in Tampere (FIN)
• ISU Speed Skating World Championships in Beijing (CHN)
• ISU Short Track World Championships in Seoul (KOR)
• ISU Synchronized Skating World and Junior World Championships in Nottingham (GBR)

Figure Skating 

The ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix Series will again showcase the sport’s artistry on the ice, opening in Angers (FRA), from October 23 to 25, 2026, before travelling to Kelowna (CAN), Shenzhen (CHN), Everett (USA), Helsinki (FIN); and Tokyo (JPN). The series will conclude with the ISU Junior and Senior Grand Prix Final in Chongqing (CHN), from December 10-13, 2026.

Full Overview of 2026/27 Figure Skating Events © ISU

Speed Skating 

In Speed Skating, the ISU World Cup will feature six international stops, with the precision and power of the sport set to get underway in Beijing (CHN), from November 13-15, before moving to Obihiro (JPN), Heerenveen (NED), Stavanger (NOR); Salt Lake City (USA), and Calgary (CAN).

Full Overview of 2026/27 Speed Skating Events © ISU

Short Track

The ISU Short Track World Tour will also return for its third season, inviting fans to feel the rush across seven events around the globe. The Tour will open in Vancouver (CAN), from October 23-25, 2026, before heading to Montreal (CAN) and other major skating destinations including Seoul (KOR); Shanghai, Beijing (CHN) and Tilburg (NED). The final European host city will be announced in May.

Full Overview of 2026/27 Short Track Speed Skating Events © ISU

Synchronized Skating 

The season will conclude in Nottingham (GBR) with the ISU Synchronized Skating World and Junior World Championships, taking place from March 26 to April 4, 2027. The event will bring together the world’s best senior and junior teams and will also mark the debut of the new “Synchro 9” format, featuring nine skaters per team and a faster, more dynamic competition structure designed to enhance both the live experience and broadcast presentation.

Full Overview of 2026/27 Synchronized Skating Events © ISU

ISU Junior Events 

The next generation of skating talent will also be in the spotlight, starting with the ISU Junior Grand Prix (JGP) Series from 19–22 August 2026. The Series will feature seven events held across the globe, as outlined below (see Communication 2747):

• August 19-22, 2026:  Xi’An City, CHN (including Pairs) 
• August 26-29, 2026:  Riga, LAT (including Pairs)
• September 2-5, 2026:  Bangkok, THA
• September 16-19, 2026:  Ankara, TUR (including Pairs)
• September 23-26, 2026:Batumi, GEO
• September 30-October 3, 2026: Ljubljana, SLO
• October 7-10, 2026:  Gdansk, POL (including Pairs)

The Junior World Cup events in Speed Skating and Short Track will follow from November throughout the season, culminating in January and February 2027 with the Junior World Championships in Sofia (BUL) (Figure Skating), Baselga di Piné (ITA) (Speed Skating), and Astana (KAZ) (Short Track).

With a global and dynamic calendar, the 2026/27 season promises a spectacular year of artistry, high-speed action, outstanding performances, and unforgettable moments both on and off the ice.