Skate America 2026 begins Friday, November 13, in Everett, Washington, with American figure skating stars Ilia Malinin and Jason Brown among the leading competitors. The three-day event at Angel Of The Winds Arena will bring international athletes together to compete for medals and valuable points toward the ISU Grand Prix Final.
Officially known as 2026 Saatva Skate America, the competition runs through Sunday, November 15, with practice sessions beginning November 12. Organizers have revised Saturday’s schedule, making the updated start times important for fans attending or watching live.
Skate America 2026 Dates and Venue
The competition returns to Everett for the first time since 2018, featuring men’s singles, women’s singles, pairs and ice dance.
- Dates: November 13â15, 2026
- Official practice: November 12
- Venue: Angel Of The Winds Arena
- Address: 2000 Hewitt Avenue, Everett, Washington
- Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Full Skate America 2026 Schedule and Start Times
Saturday’s revised schedule includes afternoon and evening sessions beginning at 2 p.m. and 6:25 p.m. Pacific Time. The complete event schedule is listed below.
| Date | Pacific Time | Eastern Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 12 | 10 AMâ4 PM | 1â7 PM | Official Practice |
| Nov. 13 | 7 PM | 10 PM | Men’s and Pairs Short Programs |
| Nov. 14 | 2 PM | 5 PM | Rhythm Dance, Women’s Short Program |
| Nov. 14 | 6:25 PM | 9:25 PM | Men’s and Pairs Free Skates |
| Nov. 15 | 11 AM | 2 PM | Free Dance, Women’s Free Skate |
All times are scheduled session starts and may change. Individual competitions can begin later within each session.
Ilia Malinin and Other Skaters to Watch
Ilia Malinin, known for his technically demanding quadruple jumps, headlines the American men’s lineup alongside two-time Olympian Jason Brown and Daniel Martynov.
The U.S. women’s entries are Alexa Gasparotto, Logan Higase-Chen and Sophie Joline von Felten.
American pairs teams include Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov, Katie McBeath and Balazs Nagy, and Audrey Shin and Spencer Akira Howe.
Efimova and Mitrofanov bring national championship experience to Everett. Their partnership previously attracted attention during the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, where they competed under significant Olympic-season expectations.
In ice dance, the U.S. entries are Leah Neset and Artem Markelov, Katarina Wolfkostin and Dimitry Tsarevski, and Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik.
Amber Glenn Withdraws From Skate America
Reigning U.S. champion Amber Glenn will not compete in Everett. U.S. Figure Skating confirmed her withdrawal on October 21 as she continued participating in Season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars.”
Glenn’s absence follows her move into television competition. The Olympic figure skater joined the Dancing with the Stars Season 35 cast, bringing her skating experience to the ballroom.
Her withdrawal gives Gasparotto, Higase-Chen and von Felten an opportunity to represent the United States at an international Grand Prix event.
How to Watch Skate America 2026 Live
Peacock will stream the competition live in the United States, with additional television coverage scheduled across NBC and NBCSN.
Friday’s men’s short program begins at approximately 7:03 p.m. PST, followed by pairs at 8:50 p.m. Saturday’s men’s free skate starts at 6:25 p.m., while Sunday’s free dance and women’s free skate are scheduled for 11:10 a.m. and 1:05 p.m., respectively.
Broadcast times may differ from competition start times. International viewers should check local television listings and regional streaming availability.
Tickets, Parking and Arena Information
Single-session and all-session tickets have been offered for the Everett competition. All-session packages include access to official practice sessions.
Arena doors are scheduled to open at 6 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. Sunday.
The downtown Everett venue operates cashless concessions and has restrictions on bag sizes, professional cameras and video recording. Visitors should review venue policies before arriving.
Grand Prix Final Qualification at Stake
Skate America is the fourth of six competitions in the 2026â27 ISU Grand Prix series. Athletes earn qualification points based on their placements, with the top six competitors or teams in each discipline advancing to the Grand Prix Final.
The Final is scheduled for December 10â13 in Chongqing, China, giving the Everett competition added significance for athletes seeking a place in the season-ending event.
Fans can follow the official Skate America 2026 event page for schedule changes, ticket details and competition updates.
With Malinin leading the American men’s entries, a reshaped women’s lineup and Grand Prix qualification points available, Skate America will provide an important test for international figure skating’s leading competitors.
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