How to watch the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships: Schedule, channel, where to stream and more

The 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships are this week. The Championships take place at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, and select events will be broadcast on NBC and USA Network, but you can catch the entirety of the competition — every single skater in every discipline — live on Peacock. The event culminates with the naming of U.S. Olympic Figure Skating team on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. ET live on NBC and Peacock. In total, three men, three women, two pairs teams, and three ice dance teams will be selected to compete at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan.

Among the competitors appearing at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships are two-time world figure skating men’s champion Ilia Malinin, two-time women’s U.S. national champion Amber Glenn, three-time world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and 2025 U.S. national champions Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov, You can also expect to see greats like Alysa Liu, Isabeau Levito, and Bradie Tennell competing in the women’s competition. Commentators will include Terry Gannon, along with former champions (and current stars of The Traitors — how’s that for network synergy?) Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships this weekend, including the complete schedule, where to stream, and more.

How to watch the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships

When is the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championship?

The U.S. Figure Skating Championship began on Wednesday, Jan. 7 and ends on Sunday, Jan. 11 with the naming of U.S. Olympic Figure Skating team on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. ET.

What channel is the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championship on?

You’ll be able to catch select events, including the men’s and women’s free skates, on NBC and USA Network. Additional events and practices will stream on Peacock.

How to watch the U.S. Figure Skating Championship without cable:

NBC and USA are available on platforms like DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV, but the most comprehensive way to watch the entire U.S. Figure Skating Competition is on Peacock.

For $11/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events airing on NBC, including every event at this year’s U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Plus, you’ll get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office, every Bravo show and much more.

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