ISU Figure Skating World Championships 2026

The ISU Figure Skating World Championships 2026 get underway this week in Prague, bringing the curtain down on an unforgettable Olympic season and Team GBR is out in force!

Taking place from 24th–29th March at the O2 Arena, the Championships mark the final event of the 2025/26 campaign — and the last chance for the world’s best skaters to make their mark following the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games.

With momentum building across British skating, Team GBR heads to Prague ready to compete on the biggest stage once again.

Great Britain will be represented across all four disciplines:

From Olympic experience to breakthrough performances this season, Team GBR arrives in Prague looking to close out the campaign in style.

Here’s when you can catch the British athletes in action:

11:15 – Ice Dance Rhythm Dance

Fear / Gibson, Bekker / Hernandez

17:00 – Women’s Free Skating 

Kristen Spours

11:30 – Men’s Free Skating

Edward Appleby

17:00 – Ice Dance Free Dance

Fear / Gibson, Bekker / Hernandez

(All times UK / GMT. Schedule subject to change.)

Fans in the UK can follow the action live throughout the week:

BBC Sport – selected events will be shown via the BBC Red Button and BBC iPlayer (check listings for full schedule)

ISU YouTube Channel – live coverage available in territories without broadcast restrictions

Full start lists, results and live updates will be available via official ISU platforms and British Ice Skating channels.

As the final event of the Olympic season, the World Championships carry a unique intensity.

For some, it’s a chance to build on Olympic success. For others, it’s an opportunity to reset, respond and finish the season on a high. And for rising athletes, it’s the perfect moment to make a statement heading into the next cycle.

With Team GBR continuing its upward trajectory on the world stage, Prague 2026 promises to be a fitting finale to a landmark season for British skating.