Full Breakdown
Stars on Ice Tour Brings 2026 U.S. Olympic Figure Skaters to Portland and Spokane
5/24/2026, 12:34:50 PM
Background & Core Event
Following Team USA’s gold in the figure skating team event and individual medals at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics — including gold for Alysa Liu — Stars on Ice has mounted a celebratory tour of the United States. The Pacific Northwest stop features a one-night performance at Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on May 24. The lineup includes Olympic gold-medalist Alysa Liu, “Quad God” Ilia Malinin, three-time U.S. national champion Amber Glenn, ice-dance silver medalists Madison Chock and Evan Bates, pair skaters Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea, and the ice-dance duo Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko, who made their tour debut in Spokane. The Spokane show, part of the tour’s sixth week, precedes upcoming dates in Arizona and Texas.
Data & Logistics
Tickets for the Portland performance start at $32. TriMet promotes the event as a low-cost, car-free option: an adult day pass costs $5.60, about the price of a gallon of gasoline, while children six and under ride free. Reduced fares apply to youths 7-17, seniors 65+, veterans, people with disabilities and low-income riders. The MAX Blue, Green, Red and Orange/Yellow lines stop at Rose Quarter Transit Center beside the Coliseum, and several bus routes serve the venue. Park & Ride lots provide free parking for up to 24 hours.
Official Statements & Responses
TriMet’s promotional language frames the Stars on Ice stop as an affordable, convenient alternative to driving, emphasizing the $5.60 adult day pass and free Park & Ride parking. The agency also highlights its reduced-fare options for eligible riders. Athletes describe the tour as a low-pressure environment that lets them prioritize artistry and direct audience connection, a marked shift from the high-stakes atmosphere of Olympic competition.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The Spokane performance date and ticket price are not disclosed in the sources.
What’s Next
After the Portland performance, Stars on Ice will travel to venues in Arizona and Texas, extending the celebration of the 2026 Olympic team’s achievements and bringing the show to new regional audiences.
Verbatim Quotes
- “To go out there and have no stress and to just perform to the best of our ability and just to have fun is something unlocked,” — Anthony Ponomarenko, Olympic ice dancer
- “It is really exciting to be able to go out there in front of a big crowd and not feel the pressure we normally feel in competition. It is way more relaxed, and I feel like we are able to be more ourselves,” — Christina Carreira, Olympic ice dancer
- “60 — about the price of a single gallon of gas.” — TriMet promotional statement
- “Park your car and hop on a bus or train at any TriMet Park & Ride.” — TriMet promotional statement
