How To Watch ISU Figure Skating Championships 2026 TV Channel, Live Stream For Free

The 2026 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships (held January 21–25, 2026, in Beijing, China) has concluded, so live streaming is no longer available. However, full replays, on-demand sessions, highlights, and archived performances remain accessible on most platforms (subject to regional availability and geo-restrictions).

Here's a country-wise breakdown of TV channels and streaming options based on official ISU broadcast partners and major coverage during the event.

Key Global Option

ISU YouTube Channel (Skating ISU):

Free on-demand replays and highlights of full sessions/performances in territories without exclusive rights (or where geo-blocks don't apply). Search for "Four Continents 2026" on the channel for archived videos. This serves as the fallback for many countries.

Where To Watch ISU Figure Skating Championships in United States?

Primary Streaming: Peacock — Full event archived (every discipline, all skaters). Subscription: $10.99/month (ad-supported) or $17/month (ad-free).

TV Channels: E! (select live windows during the event), NBC (Exhibition Gala on Feb. 1; possible encores).

Other Streaming: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV (for E!/NBC access).

Best for: Complete on-demand access.

How To Watch ISU Figure Skating Championships in Canada?

Primary Streaming: CBC Sports / CBC Gem — Full event streamed live and archived (geo-blocked outside Canada).

TV Channels: CBC (select broadcasts).

Best for: Canadians seeking free/local options.

How To Watch ISU Figure Skating Championships 2026 in Australia?

Primary Streaming: SBS On Demand — Full event streamed live and available on-demand (free with account; geo-blocked outside Australia).

TV Channels: SBS.

Best for: Free access in Australia.

How To Watch ISU Figure Skating Championships 2026 in Japan?

Primary Streaming/TV: J Sports — Dedicated coverage (likely archived/on-demand via their platform).

Best for: Detailed Japanese commentary and local access.

How To Watch ISU Figure Skating Championships 2026 in South Korea?

Primary Streaming/TV: SBS Sports — Coverage available (check sports.sbs.co.kr for replays).

Best for: Korean viewers.

India & Thailand

Primary Streaming: JioStar (Hotstar) — Sports section for figure skating coverage (likely on-demand now).

Best for: South/Southeast Asia subscribers.

Chinese Taipei

Primary Streaming/TV: Elta — Sports platform for access.

Best for: Local Taiwanese viewers.

Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica

Primary Streaming/TV: Sky — Coverage via their sports channels/platform.

Best for: Central American access.

Other Countries / Rest of the WorldDefault to the ISU YouTube Channel for free replays (where not restricted by local rights holders).

Check the official ISU "Where to Watch" page (isu-skating.com/where-to-watch) for any additional partners in your region (e.g., CCTV in China for local broadcasts, or others like Ceska Televize in Czech Republic).

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