World Figure Skating Championships 2026: The 2026 World Figure Skating Championships concluded in Prague, Czech Republic, bringing together the world’s top skaters for one of the most prestigious events in international figure skating. Held from March 24 to March 29, 2026, the championship featured intense competition across four disciplines — men’s singles, women’s singles, pairs, and ice dance.
This year’s event was especially significant as it followed closely after the Winter Olympics 2026, making it a key stage for redemption, comebacks, and new champions.
World Figure Skating Championships 2026 – Overview Chart
| Discipline | Gold Medalist | Country | Silver Medalist | Country | Bronze Medalist | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Singles | Ilia Malinin | USA | Yuma Kagiyama | Japan | Adam Siao Him Fa | France |
| Women’s Singles | Kaori Sakamoto | Japan | Isabeau Levito | USA | Loena Hendrickx | Belgium |
| Pairs | Deanna Stellato-Dudek / Maxime Deschamps | Canada | Sara Conti / Niccolò Macii | Italy | Anastasiia Metelkina / Luka Berulava | Georgia |
| Ice Dance | Madison Chock / Evan Bates | USA | Charlène Guignard / Marco Fabbri | Italy | Piper Gilles / Paul Poirier | Canada |
Event Overview
- Event: ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2026
- Location: O2 Arena, Prague
- Dates: March 24–29, 2026
- Organised by: International Skating Union (ISU)
- Disciplines: Men, Women, Pairs, Ice Dance
The championship returned to Prague after more than three decades, making it a historic edition for fans and athletes alike.
World Figure Skating Championships 2026 – Medalists List
Men’s Singles Results
- Gold: Ilia Malinin (USA)
- Silver: Yuma Kagiyama (Japan)
- Bronze: Adam Siao Him Fa (France)
Malinin once again proved why he is called the “Quad God,” delivering a technically dominant performance to secure another world title.
Women’s Singles Results
- Gold: Kaori Sakamoto (Japan)
- Silver: Isabeau Levito (USA)
- Bronze: Loena Hendrickx (Belgium)
With Olympic champion Alysa Liu withdrawing before the event, the women’s competition saw a shift in momentum, allowing Sakamoto to reclaim the top spot.
Pairs Results
- Gold: Deanna Stellato-Dudek / Maxime Deschamps (Canada)
- Silver: Sara Conti / Niccolò Macii (Italy)
- Bronze: Anastasiia Metelkina / Luka Berulava (Georgia)
The pairs competition delivered strong technical routines, with Canada taking the top podium finish.
ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2026: Results
Wednesday, 25 March
Women singles, short program (top 10)
- Sakamoto Kaori (JPN) – 79.31
- Chiba Mone (JPN) – 78.45
- Amber Glenn (USA) – 72.65
- Isabeau Levito (USA) – 72.16
- Nina Pinzarrone (BEL) – 71.82
- Anastasiia Gubanova (GEO) – 69.92
- Lara Naki Gutmann (ITA) – 69.33
- Nakai Ami (JPN) – 69.10
- Sarah Everhardt (USA) – 68.74
- Lee Haein (KOR) – 68.50
Pairs, short program (top 10)
- Minerva Fabienne Hase/Nikita Volodin (GER) – 79.78
- Anastasiia Metelkina/Luka Berulava (GEO) – 79.45
- Lia Pereira/Trennt Michaud (CAN) – 75.52
- Maria Pavlova/Alexei Sviatchenko (HUN) – 69.92
- Nagaoka Yuna/Moriguchi Sumitada (JPN) – 69.55
- Emily Chan/Spencer Akira Howe (USA) – 69.02
- Alisa Efimova/Misha Mitrofanov (USA) – 67.29
- Karina Akopova/Nikita Rakhmanin (ARM) – 67.12
- Anastasia Vaipan-Law/Luke Digby (GBR) – 66.34
- Annika Hocke / Robert Kunkel (GER) – 65.35
Thursday, 26 March
- Men singles, short program
- Pairs, free skating
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Friday, 27 March
- Ice dance, rhythm dance
- Women singles, free skating
Saturday, 28 March
- Men singles, free skating
- Ice dance, free dance
Ice Dance Results
- Gold: Madison Chock / Evan Bates (USA)
- Silver: Charlène Guignard / Marco Fabbri (Italy)
- Bronze: Piper Gilles / Paul Poirier (Canada)
Ice dance once again showcased artistic excellence combined with precision, with the American duo continuing their dominance.
Key Highlights from 2026 Championships
- The championship featured top Olympic stars, although some big names skipped the event post-Olympics.
- The competition served as a major post-Olympic benchmark for athletes heading into the next season.
- Prague successfully hosted one of the biggest skating events in recent years, attracting global attention.
Full Schedule Recap
- March 25: Women’s Short Program, Pairs Short
- March 26: Men’s Short, Pairs Free
- March 27: Ice Dance Rhythm, Women’s Free
- March 28: Men’s Free, Ice Dance Free
- March 29: Gala Exhibition
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Conclusion
The World Figure Skating Championships 2026 delivered high drama, elite performances, and memorable moments. With stars like Ilia Malinin and Kaori Sakamoto leading the podium, the event marked a strong transition from the Olympic season into the next competitive cycle.
As the sport moves forward, these results set the tone for future rivalries and rising talents in global figure skating.
