European Figure Skating Championships

Last Updated: 4 february 2026

About the European Figure Skating Championships

The European Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition run under the auspices of the International Skating Union (ISU). It is the oldest of the four annual competitions organized by the Union (the others being the World Championships, the Four Continents and the World Junior Figure Skating Championships).

2027 European Figure Skating Championships

According to the official calendar of the International Skating Union (ISU), the 2027 European Figure Skating Championships will be held from January 25 to 31, 2027. Lausanne, Switzerland, will host the competition, which will be held under the auspices of the ISU and will include programs in all major disciplines: men’s and ladies’ singles, pairs, and ice dance.

Who will compete at the 2027 European Figure Skating Championships?

The competition will feature leading figure skaters from ISU-member European countries. Each country will be able to enter one to three athletes or pairs in each discipline, depending on their results at the previous championship.

The following countries are expected to appear on the ice:

  • Italy
  • France
  • Germany
  • Czech Republic
  • Switzerland
  • Hungary
  • and others

Both experienced skaters and exciting newcomers are expected to participate, and each program has the potential to impact the rankings and careers of the participants.

Due to current ISU decisions, the participation of athletes from some countries remains subject to regulatory and organizational conditions determined by the International Federation.

History of the Championship

The first European Figure Skating Championships took place in Hamburg, Germany, in 1891. Only men took part in it, and the competition was held in single skating.

The women’s singles category was introduced into the championship programme in 1930, and the pairs category in 1935. In 1954, the ice dancing category was added to the championship programme.

This competitions is one of the most prestigious competitions in the world. The winners of the Championships get the right to represent their country at the Olympic Games.

Results of the competitions for the last three years

Year Venue Winners
2026 Sheffield, Great Britain Men’s medalists:

Gold – Nika Egadze, Silver – Matteo Rizzo, Bronze – Georgiy Reshtenko Women’s medalists:

Gold – Nina Petrykina, Silver – Luna Hendricks, Bronze – Lara Naki Gutmann

Pairs skating:

Gold – Anastasia Meteolkina / Luka Berulava, Silver – Minerva Fabienne Hase / Nikita Volodin, Bronze – Maria Pavlova / Alexey Svyatchenko

2025 Tallinn, Estonia Men’s medalists:

Gold – Lukas Brichgi, Silver – Nikolai Memola, Bronze – Adam Xiao Him Fa

Women’s medalists:

Gold – Nina Petrykina, Silver – Anastasia Gubanova, Bronze – Nina Pinzarrone

Pairs skating:

Gold – Minerva Fabienne Hase/Nikita Volodin, Silver – Sara Conti/Niccolo Machii, Bronze – Anastasia Meteolkina/Luka Berulava

2024 Tallinn, Estonia Men’s medalists:

Gold – Adam Xiao-Him Fa, Silver – Alexander Selevko, Bronze – Matteo Rizzo Women’s medalists:

Gold – Luna Hendricks, Silver – Anastasia Gubanova, Bronze – Nina Pinzarrone

Pairs skating:

Gold – Lucrezia Beccari/Matteo Guarise, Silver – Anastasia Meteolkina/Luka Berulava, Bronze – Rebecca Ghilardi/Filippo Ambrosini

2028 European Figure Skating Championships

There is preliminary information that the 2028 European Figure Skating Championships will be held in Sweden. The host country has already been officially confirmed by the International Skating Union (ISU), with the competition scheduled for January 2028.

However, the exact dates and location (city and ice arena) have not yet been officially announced. Details regarding the specific dates and location of the championships will be announced later, as the ISU calendar for the 2027–2028 season is published.

Keep an eye on the dates of figure skating competitions and other events in our Sporting Events Calendar.

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