Get ready for an exhilarating showcase of talent as the ISU Challenger Series Lombardia Trophy 2025 descends upon the picturesque IceLab Bergamo Palaghiaccio from September 11-14 in Bergamo, Italy. This prestigious event promises to attract figure skating enthusiasts worldwide, featuring a lineup of top-athletes aiming to kick off their competitive seasons as anticipations build for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina.
Leading the pack are reigning world champions Ilia Malinin and Alysa Liu, both vying to set their momentum early in the 2025-26 season. Malinin, often referred to as the ‘Quad God,’ will be challenged by Kagiyama Yuma, the Olympic silver medallist from Japan. Other contenders in the men’s category include two-time European champion Adam Siao Him Fa and local favorite Nikolaj Memola, the 2025 European silver medallist.
In the women’s event, Liu will face tough competition from the talented Kim Chaeyeon, the 2024 world bronze medallist and current Asian Winter Games champion. Both are eager to demonstrate their skills on the ice, setting the stage for an electrifying competition for the top spots.
The pairs competition will highlight some of Italy’s prominent figures, including two-time world bronze medallists Sara Conti/Niccolò Macii and the reigning European champions Lucrezia Beccari/Matteo Guarise. Meanwhile, the ice dance category will spotlight future talents, featuring the impressive 2025 world junior champions Noemi Tali/Noah Lafornara.
The full entry list and competition specifics are set to enhance the anticipation among fans as every performance is scrutinized in detail.
As for viewing options, the Lombardia Trophy 2025 is available for live streaming on ice-stars.tv, allowing international viewers to catch all the thrilling action. For fans in Italy, tuning in on RaiPlay Sport 2 will ensure they don’t miss a moment of this elite competition.
Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable event as figure skating talent converges in Bergamo!
