The 2026-2027 figure skating season officially kicks off this week with the Grand Prix France, the very first event in the six-week Grand Prix Series. It’s a huge deal, with six international skating events held in six different countries over six consecutive weeks. This isn’t just some local skate-off either, we’re talking about a packed field featuring 12 Men, 12 Women, 8 Pairs, and 10 Ice Dance couples hitting the ice. And yeah, it all goes down in Angers, France, from October 23-25.
Team USA Is Ready, But Some Big Names Are Waiting
While some of the biggest names in the sport, like Olympians Ilia Malinin, Amber Glenn, and Isabeau Levito, won’t be hitting the ice in France, don’t sleep on this competition. They’re saving their fireworks for later Grand Prix events. Instead, we get to see some serious American talent step up. Keep an eye out for Jimmy Ma, Jacob Sanchez, and Sarah Everhardt. On the ice dance front, Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko, Leah Neset and Artem Markelov, and Eva Pate and Logan Bye are all set to compete. This is their chance to make a statement early in the season, proving they’ve got what it takes to hang with the best.
Don’t Miss a Single Spin: Your Full Viewing Guide
Alright, so how do you catch all the action? Peacock is your go-to for live streaming every single figure skating event this week. If you’re looking for highlights, NBC and NBCSN will have you covered, and you can stream those channels on services like YouTube TV and DirecTV.
For the most comprehensive live coverage, Peacock is where it’s at. A regular Peacock Premium Plan is $13/month, or you can go ad-free with Premium Plus for $20/month. Wanna snag a deal? An ad-supported Peacock subscription comes free with a Walmart+ subscription, which is now included if you get a Sam’s Club Plus membership. That Sam’s Club Plus membership runs you $120/year, and it bundles in free delivery, members-only pricing, and either Paramount+ or Peacock. Not bad for all those perks, right?
Here’s the full schedule so you don’t miss a thing, all times Eastern:
* **Friday, Oct. 23:**
* GP France Rhythm Dance: 12 p.m. (Peacock)
* GP France Women’s Short: 1:50 p.m. (Peacock)
* **Saturday, Oct. 24:**
* GP France Men’s Short: 6:30 a.m. (Peacock)
* GP France Free Dance: 8:20 a.m. (Peacock)
* GP France Pairs’ Short: 12 p.m. (Peacock)
* GP France Women’s Free: 1:30 p.m. (Peacock)
* GP France Highlights: 4 p.m. (NBC)
* **Sunday, Oct. 25:**
* GP France Pairs’ Free: 6:30 a.m. (Peacock)
* GP France Men’s Free: 8:10 a.m. (Peacock/NBCSN)
* GP France Gala: 2:30 p.m. (Peacock)
This is just the first stop in a six-week global showdown, so get ready to see what these skaters lay down in Angers before the Grand Prix Series moves on to its next international event!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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