The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating heads to Lake Placid for Skate America 2025, featuring top competitors like reigning world champions Alysa Liu and Jason Brown. Fans can watch elite performances as skaters vie for crucial Grand Prix Final spots. Don't miss the action live from November 14-16, 2025.
Maxim Naumov, USA figure skater, channels his grief into deeply personal Olympic programs after losing his parents in a tragic plane crash. Embracing vulnerability, he aims for the Milano Cortina 2026 Games, crafting evocative performances to honor their legacy. Naumov's emotional journey highlights the transformative power of competition and artistry.
The 2025 Saatva Skate America kicks off November 14-16 in Lake Placid, featuring 17 top U.S. figure skaters vying for Olympic spots heading into the 2026 Games. Highlights include reigning World champions Alysa Liu and ice dancers Madison Chock & Evan Bates. NBC Sports will provide coverage; tickets are available now!
Loena Hendrickx, the 26-year-old Belgian figure skater, hints at retirement after the 2026 Milano Olympics, echoing her friend Sakamoto Kaori's decision. Ahead of the NHK Trophy, Hendrickx aims for an enjoyable final season while acknowledging the physical and mental challenges of the sport. Could this be her last competitive glide?
In a thrilling return to competitive ice dance, Maia and Alex Shibutani placed sixth at the NHK Trophy in Osaka, marking their first competition since 2018. The duo, double Olympic bronze medallists, scored 71.74, showcasing their strong performance after a seven-year hiatus. Can the “Shib Sibs” qualify for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics?
At the NHK Trophy 2025 in Osaka, Olympic champions Sui Wenjing and Han Cong lead after the short program with a score of 74.63, edging out Italy's Conti/Macii (73.69) and Hungary's Pavlova/Sviatchenko (73.04). Sui/Han aim for their first title since 2022 as they seek to improve ahead of the Grand Prix Final.