Discover the essentials of Olympic figure skating — explore each event (singles, pairs, ice dance, team), learn how scoring works, the differences between disciplines, and what to expect at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

Former world pairs champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps of Canada have withdrawn from the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics after she sustained an injury in training before leaving Quebec.

Figure skating has been a key part of the Olympics, even before the first Winter Games in 1924 Figure skating has long been a cornerstone of the Olympics, pre-dating the inaugural Winter Games in 1924 with appearances at the Summer Games in 1908 and 1920.

The 2026 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating team was announced following the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis, Missouri.

The roster, comprised of 16 skaters, includes some of the biggest stars in figure skating, including Ilia Malinin, Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu. Veteran ice dance pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates are in for their fourth Games together while Malinin and Glenn will make their Olympic debuts in Italy and Liu is headed for her second Games.

NORWOOD, Mass. (AP) — Alisa Efimova had an American flag on her warmup jacket but not where she needed it most: in her passport. The two-time reigning pairs national champion and her partner — and husband — Misha Mitrofanov are heading overseas for their next competition,

U.S. figure skating pair Emily Chan and Spencer Howe are asking for financial support as they gear up to compete at the 2026 Olympics. “Hi friends! 🤗 We wanted to extend our gratitude to everyone following our journey and the support and love we’ve received,

Even through a chaotic time, Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov didn't skip a beat en route to their second straight U.S. figure skating pairs championship.