LAKE PLACID, NY — With theWinter Olympicseason in full swing, the figure skating world turns its attention to the United States, where some potential medalists will compete in 2025 Skate America.
One of the six stops on the International Skating Union Grand Prix, the annual competition takes place in Lake Placid, New York, home of the 1980 Winter Olympics and the famed "Miracle on Ice." That iconic moment in U.S. history took place in the same arena, and there are stars that could forge their own legacy this season, with world champions and past Skate America champions taking the ice.
No spots for Milan-Cortina will be clinched during Skate America, but it can build momentum as skaters look to make the Grand Prix finals in December, with less than two months before the Olympics begin.
Here's what to know for 2025 Skate America:
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Team USA athletes expected to star at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan
Lindsey VonnAlpine Skiing
When is Skate America 2025?
Sake America takes place Friday, Nov. 14-Sunday, Nov. 16 at Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, New York.
Skate America schedule
Friday, Nov. 14 (7 p.m. ET)
Pairs' short program
Men's short program
Saturday, Nov. 15 (2 p.m. ET)
Rhythm dance
Pairs' free skate
Women's short program
Men's free skate
Sunday, Nov. 16 (2:15 p.m. ET)
Free dance
Women's free skate
How to watch Skate America: TV, streaming
Skate America 2025 will broadcast on E! Network, as well as NBC on Sunday, Nov. 16.
All of Skate America will stream onPeacock.
Watch 2025 Skate America on Peacock
Who is competing in 2025 Skate America?
Several international stars will be in Lake Placid, including some U.S. skaters who could compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
All eyes will be on Alysa Liu, the 20-year-old sensation who has roared back since returning to the sport after a two-year retirement.
The 2022 Olympian dazzled in March whenshe won the world championshipand is coming off a second-place finish at the Cup of China, and she is expected to return to the Winter Games. Other U.S. skaters include Starr Andrews and Josephine Lee. Also competing is Rinka Watanabe of Japan, who finished third at the Cup of China.
In the men's, veteran Jason Brown is back for his first Skate America since 2019. A fan favorite, Brown is eyeing his third Olympic appearance in 2026, and he's brought back his viral riverdance into his program as the men's field is up in the air.
Then there's the ice dancing duo of Madison Chock and Evan Bates. Now married,the three-time reigning world championsare coming off a first place finish at Cup of China and have signaled they are reaching the end of their competitive careers, hopeful to make it to their fourth Olympics.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Skate America 2025 schedule, how to watch and what to know
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