The 2026/27 Grand Prix opens on 23–25 October in Angers, France. Then Kelowna, Shenzhen, Everett, Helsinki and Tokyo. The senior and junior Final is 10–13 December in Chongqing.
The French federation opened tickets for Grand Prix de France, Oct. 23–25 at Angers IceParc, the 2026/27 series opener. François Pitot was added as a men’s host pick on Aug. 4.
About ten weeks remain before Grand Prix opens in Angers. A short August checklist of what must already be ready — and what can still be fixed this month.
About ten weeks remain before Grand Prix in Angers. Why Challenger starts and full run-throughs matter now — and how not to confuse a program premiere with readiness.
With Angers under three months away, August test skates separate ready programs from show skates — and flag the risks before October.
August is peak test-skate month before the 2026/27 Grand Prix series, with the Angers calendar, a discipline readiness checklist and the gap between eligibility status and real competitive form.
The ISU cleared 21 Russian neutrals. Focus now shifts to 2026/27 Grand Prix assignments, August test skates and the Angers opener on October 23-25.
August is test-skate and Grand Prix assignment month in figure skating. Why readiness beats press releases, the road to Angers and the ISU neutrals effect.
On July 22 the ISU expanded the individual neutral list. For 2026/27 Russians can return to Grand Prix and Worlds without a flag.
The ISU has locked the 2027 European Championships for Lausanne (Jan 25–31). With the Grand Prix, Chongqing Final and Worlds in Tampere, the 2026/27 roadmap is complete.
The ISU has locked the Series Final for Chongqing. Together with Shenzhen, that reshapes season logistics — calendar and favourites inside.
Alexandra Trusova has appeared in the ISU Grand Prix 2026/27 assignments for the Canadian event. The 22-year-old returns to competitive ice after an 18-month break. Quadruple jumps are back on the agenda.
The ISU has released the 2026/27 Grand Prix assignments. The headline: Yuzuru Hanyu is entered for two events. The Japanese legend returns to competitive ice for the third time.