> At a Glance
> – The 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships run Jan. 7-11 in St. Louis
> – Three men, three women, two pairs, three ice-dance teams will earn Olympic berths on the final day
> – Stars to watch: Ilia Malinin (two-year undefeated streak) and Alysa Liu (returning champ)
> – Why it matters: This competition locks in the American roster for February’s Milan Cortina Games
America’s next Olympic figure skaters will be revealed in five days of high-stakes competition that begin Wednesday. NBCUniversal platforms will carry every practice, short program, and free skate leading up to the live Olympic-team announcement on Sunday afternoon.
Championship Schedule & How to Watch
All sessions are available on Peacock, with key finals simulcast on USA Network or NBC. Coverage starts with practice cameras at 9 a.m. ET Wednesday and ends with the Olympic-team reveal at 2 p.m. ET Sunday.
Notable Broadcast Windows (ET)
- Wednesday 8 p.m. – Pairs’ & Women’s Short: USA Network / Peacock
- Thursday 6 p.m. – Rhythm Dance & Men’s Short: USA Network / Peacock
- Friday 8 p.m. – Pairs’ & Women’s Free: NBC / Peacock
- Saturday 8 p.m. – Men’s Free: NBC / Peacock
- Sunday 2 p.m. – Olympic Team Announcement: NBC / Peacock
Athletes Under the Spotlight
Ilia Malinin enters as the men’s favorite, unbeaten for more than two seasons. On the women’s side, Alysa Liu reclaimed her national crown after stepping away post-Beijing 2022.
In ice dance, Madison Chock and Evan Bates-now three-time world and Grand Prix Final champions after 15 years together-are the headline act.
Quick Look at Milano Cortina 2026
Olympic figure skating will be staged from 6-19 February at the Milano Ice Skating Arena, giving the newly selected U.S. team barely a month to fine-tune programs before the Games open.
Key Takeaways
- Jan. 11, 2 p.m. ET is the must-watch moment for U.S. skating fans-Olympic spots become official
- NBC and Peacock combine for wall-to-wall coverage, so no program will be missed
- The St. Louis event is the single gateway to American Olympic berths-no second chances
Mark your calendars now; by next Sunday the entire Team USA figure-skating lineup for Milan Cortina will be locked in.
