Full Breakdown
NBC Sports and U.S. Figure Skating Announce 2025-26 Coverage Schedule
10/15/2025, 2:19:58 PM
Comprehensive Coverage of the Figure Skating Season
NBC Sports and U.S. Figure Skating have unveiled an extensive schedule for the 2025-26 figure skating season, featuring over 300 hours of live coverage from October 2025 through March 2026. The season will kick off with the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, starting with the Grand Prix France from October 17-19, 2025. This will be followed by several other Grand Prix events, including Grand Prix China, Grand Prix Canada, and Grand Prix Japan, culminating in the Grand Prix Final in December.
Throughout the season, NBC Sports will broadcast more than 30 hours of figure skating on NBC, with an additional 50 hours on USA Network and E!. All events will be available for live streaming on Peacock, which will cover every skater in every discipline.
Key Events and Dates
The 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships will take place from January 6-11, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. This championship is particularly significant as it will determine the U.S. Olympic team for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games, with the team announcement scheduled for January 11. Notable competitors expected to participate include two-time defending World champion Ilia Malinin, 2025 World champion Alysa Liu, and ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates.
Following the U.S. Championships, NBC Sports will provide coverage of the ISU European Championships from January 14-18 and the ISU Four Continents Championships from January 22-25. The Olympic Winter Games will be held from February 6-22, 2026, with extensive coverage on NBC and Peacock. The season will conclude with the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, Czechia, from March 25-29, 2026.
Official Statements & Responses
NBC Sports has emphasized its commitment to delivering comprehensive coverage of figure skating, stating that "every single skate from each of the competitions will be live on Peacock." This initiative aims to enhance viewer engagement and accessibility to the sport, particularly leading up to the Olympics.
Criticism & Opposition
While the coverage plans have been generally well-received, some critics argue that the focus on streaming may alienate viewers who prefer traditional television broadcasts. Concerns have been raised about the accessibility of Peacock's subscription model, which may limit viewership among casual fans.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Every Skater in Every Discipline Streams Live on Peacock Throughout the Season STAMFORD, Conn.” — NBC Sports
- “Olympic team will be named after the national championships in January.” — NBC Sports
- “If you love figure skating, you're going to want to keep watching NBC and Peacock this fall and winter.” — NBC Sports
What's Next
As the season progresses, NBC Sports will continue to update its coverage schedule, ensuring that fans have access to all major events leading up to the Olympic Games and beyond. The announcement of the U.S. Olympic team following the U.S. Championships will be a pivotal moment for athletes and fans alike.
