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On the heels of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships and ahead of the Winter Olympic Games, the top skaters from the International Skating Union (ISU) in Europe are taking the rink for the 2026 European Figure Skating Championships.
Kicking off Jan. 14, the competition will air on Peacock in the U.S., with key coverage also broadcast live on E! (full schedule below), meaning cord-cutters can stream it live on any TV streaming service that carries E!, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
At a Glance: How to Watch the 2026 ISU European Figure Skating Championships
The Official Practice Day is held on Jan. 13, the four-day competition runs from Jan. 14 through 17 and the Exhibition of Champions Gala, otherwise known as the Euro Champs Gala, is held on on Jan. 18. Medals will be awarded in four disciplines: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Pair Skating and Ice Dance. Commentator Bill Spaulding will handle play-by-play, while 1998 Nagano Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski and three-time U.S. champion Johnny Weir will serve as analysts.
European Figure Skating Championships 2026: Coverage Schedule
Wednesday, Jan. 14
Thursday, Jan. 15
Friday, Jan. 16
Saturday, Jan. 17
Sunday, Jan. 18
- Exhibition Gala: 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET on Peacock
How to Watch the European Figure Skating Championships 2026: Where to Stream Online Free
The 2026 European Figure Skating Championships air live in the U.S. on Peacock and E! (which can be livestreamed via DirecTV, Sling or Hulu + Live TV).
Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can catch the competition at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $29.99 per month), at directv.com.
Peacock
To catch every single round of competition, opt for Peacock. The streamer has an ad-free Peacock Premium package for $10.99 monthly (or $109.99 yearly). Otherwise, the ad-supported plan is $16.99 monthly (or $169.99 annually). A replay of the events can be accessed on Peacock for 72 hours following their conclusion.
Learn more about Peacock streaming deals here.
Sling
Half off first month for select plans
E! is included in Sling’s Blue Plan ($50.99 per month) and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month
Watch E! for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
