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Exciting Live Coverage of World Figure Skating Championships 2026

This March, the excitement of figure skating will fill the air as the World Figure Skating Championships 2026 takes center stage. Running from March 25 to 29, the event will be live-streamed on FOD, the official video distribution service operated by Fuji Television. Fans can look forward to enjoying every performance from the comfort of their homes.

The World Figure Skating Championships is organized by the International Skating Union (ISU), one of the prominent championships in the sport. This year’s competition will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, bringing together some of the most outstanding skaters from around the world, including the Japanese national team, which recently delivered a series of emotional performances at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games.

One of the most exciting aspects of this championship is the participation of Kaori Sakamoto, Japan's leading female skater. This competition will mark her final appearance on the competitive stage, allowing fans to witness her last dance. Having earned three consecutive world championships and four Olympic medals, Sakamoto's legacy in the sport is nothing short of extraordinary. Her talent and grace will surely leave an indelible mark as she bids farewell to competitive skating.

The competition will also feature other prominent athletes such as Yuma Kagiyama, Shun Sato, Ami Nakai, and pairs like Ayana Yoshida / Masaya Morita, all of whom have achieved significant success in the Milan-Cortina Olympics. For them, this championship not only represents the culmination of their current season but also signifies a new beginning in their skating endeavors. Audiences are urged to pay close attention as these remarkable athletes take the ice.

Schedule overview

The full schedule for the event includes:

• - March 25 (Wednesday): 7:30 PM - 12:23 AM Women's Short Program; 12:00 AM - Opening Ceremony; 12:45 AM - 12:22 PM Pairs Short Program
• - March 26 (Thursday): 7:30 PM - 12:27 AM Men's Short Program; 12:15 AM - 9:56 AM Pairs Free Skating / Awards Ceremony
• - March 27 (Friday): 7:30 PM - 12:27 AM Ice Dance Rhythm Dance; 12:00 AM - 9:52 AM Women's Free Skating / Awards Ceremony
• - March 28 (Saturday): 8:30 PM - 12:22 AM Men's Free Skating / Awards Ceremony; 12:30 AM - 9:50 AM Ice Dance Free Dance / Awards Ceremony
• - March 29 (Sunday): 9:30 PM - 12:00 AM Exhibition

Please note that the schedule is subject to change without prior notice.

Competing Athletes

The Japanese delegation for the World Figure Skating Championships 2026 includes:

• - Kaori Sakamoto
• - Mone Chiba
• - Ami Nakai
• - Yuma Kagiyama
• - Shun Sato
• - Yoshika Miura / Sumiko Nagao
• - Ayana Yoshida / Masaya Morita

*Please be aware that the participating athletes may change without notice.

Streaming Information

For those wishing to catch all of the action, the live coverage of the World Figure Skating Championships 2026 can be accessed here.

About Fuji Television's Skating Division "Fuji Skate"

Fuji Television's skating section provides all the latest news and updates on figure skating. For more details, visit the official page here.

FOD Overview

FOD (Fuji Television Online) offers a wide range of video and e-book services with a subscription cost of 1,320 yen per month. This includes limitless access to over 100,000 shows, movies, and more than 200 magazines. Subscribers can also enjoy features like discounted movie tickets every Friday at TOHO Cinemas. To learn more about specific plans like the FOD F1™ plan, visit here.

Don’t miss out on this thrilling event as we celebrate the artistry of figure skating and bid farewell to an iconic skater!