Malinin, Glenn Lead World Figure Skating Championships in Prague

PRAGUE, Czechia – The 2026 ISU World Figure Skating Championships have begun at the O2 Arena in Prague, Czechia, with live coverage across Peacock, USA Network and NBC. The event features a star-studded lineup, including U.S. Olympic gold medalists Ilia Malinin and Amber Glenn.

Competition Kicks Off with Women’s and Pairs Short Programs

The championships commenced on Wednesday, March 25th, with the women’s short program at 6:30 a.m. ET on Peacock, followed by the pairs’ short program at 1:45 p.m. ET, likewise on Peacock. A primetime present will air on NBC and Peacock on Saturday, March 28th, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and the competition will conclude on Sunday with the Exhibition Gala at 9:30 a.m. ET, live on Peacock.

Top Contenders in Each Discipline

The men’s competition is headlined by defending back-to-back world champion Ilia Malinin. He will be challenged by Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato, the silver and bronze medalists from the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, and Kao Miura, who recently won the 2026 ISU Four Continents Championships.

In the women’s field, the American team boasts Olympians Isabeau Levito and Amber Glenn. Glenn secured gold in the 2026 Olympic team event.

Pairs Competition Heats Up

The pairs’ competition is expected to be a close battle between 2026 Olympic silver medalists Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava of Georgia, and Germany’s Minerva Hase and Nikita Volodin. These two teams were less than a point apart after the short program in their battle for a maiden world title.

Also competing in the pairs event is the U.S. Duo of Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov, two-time national champions, who recently won the 2026 ISU Four Continents Championships.

Complete Coverage on Peacock

Every skater and every discipline will be streamed live on Peacock throughout the event.

Did you grasp?

The U.S. Olympic figure skating women’s team enlisted the assist of a Barbie to describe their sport’s most challenging elements.

FAQ

• Where are the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships being held? In Prague, Czechia.
• What channels will broadcast the event? Peacock, USA Network, and NBC.
• Who are some of the top skaters competing? Ilia Malinin, Amber Glenn, Anastasiia Metelkina, Luka Berulava, Minerva Hase, and Nikita Volodin.

The 2026 ISU World Figure Skating Championships promise thrilling competition and showcase the world’s best figure skaters. Stay tuned to 247sports.news for continued coverage.