> 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 qualify for Milan-Cortina Olympics
> – Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu, Madison Chock & Evan Bates headline
> – Why it matters: NBC platforms will stream every session; Olympic berths decided on final day
America’s next Olympic figure skating stars will be crowned in St. Louis next January. The 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships serve as the sole qualifier for the Milan-Cortina Games that open Feb. 6.
Competition Schedule
The five-day event starts Wednesday, Jan. 7 and ends Sunday, Jan. 11 with the live Olympic team announcement. Medal podiums and Olympic spots will be decided across men’s, women’s, pairs and ice dance disciplines.
Key Dates to Watch
- Jan. 7: Pairs’ & women’s short programs (8 p.m. ET, USA/Peacock)
- Jan. 8: Rhythm dance & men’s short (6 p.m. ET, USA/Peacock)
- Jan. 9: Pairs’ & women’s free skates (8 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock)
- Jan. 10: Free dance & men’s free (8 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock)
- Jan. 11: Olympic team reveal (2 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock)
Stars to Watch
Ilia Malinin enters as the undefeated men’s favorite for more than two years. On the women’s side, Alysa Liu returns after a post-Beijing break to defend her national title. In ice dance, three-time world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates aim to secure their first Olympic berth after 15 years together.
Where to Watch
Every practice cam, world-feed group and prime-time broadcast streams on Peacock. Select finals air live on USA Network and NBC. All figure skating at the Milano Ice Skating Arena from Feb. 6-19 will follow the team selections made in St. Louis.
Key Takeaways
- Peacock offers the most comprehensive coverage, including early groups and practice cams
- Olympic team announcement happens live on NBC and Peacock Sunday afternoon
- Malinin, Liu, Chock & Bates headline but no spots are guaranteed until the final scores
- The Jan. 11 reveal sets the U.S. roster for the Feb. 6-19 Milan-Cortina Olympics
Mark your calendars now; January’s performances in St. Louis will decide who skates for Team USA in Italy.
