ISU Figure Skating World Championships 2026: Essential Details Unveiled
The ISU Figure Skating World Championships arrive in Prague this week. The competition runs from 24 to 29 March at the O2 Arena.
This event closes the 2025/26 season. It is the final global meet after the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games.
Team GBR line-up
Great Britain fields athletes across all four disciplines. The team blends Olympic experience with recent breakthroughs.
- Ice dance: Fear / Gibson and Bekker / Hernandez.
- Women’s singles: Kristen Spours.
- Men’s singles: Edward Appleby.
Competition schedule (UK time)
All times are UK / GMT and may change. Below are the main sessions featuring British skaters.
- Friday 27 March, 11:15 — Ice Dance Rhythm Dance: Fear / Gibson, Bekker / Hernandez.
- Friday 27 March, 17:00 — Women’s Free Skating: Kristen Spours.
- Saturday 28 March, 11:30 — Men’s Free Skating: Edward Appleby.
- Saturday 28 March, 17:00 — Ice Dance Free Dance: Fear / Gibson, Bekker / Hernandez.
How to watch in the UK
BBC Sport will broadcast selected sessions via Red Button and BBC iPlayer. Check listings for full coverage.
The ISU YouTube channel streams live where broadcasts are unrestricted. Official ISU platforms and British Ice Skating provide start lists and results.
Filmogaz.com will publish event updates and reaction pieces throughout the week.
Stakes and significance
This championship serves as the season’s final test. Skaters aim to build on Olympic momentum or reset for the next cycle.
For emerging athletes, Prague offers a platform to make a global statement. Team GBR continues its upward trajectory on the world stage.
Notes
The event is part of the wider ISU Figure Skating World Championships circuit in 2026. These essential details help fans plan their viewing.
