Skate Canada International is the third competition on the annual ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. The competition features some of the top athletes from around the world as they skate for their place in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final.
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Skate Canada International is the third competition in the annual International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating® Series. Each skater/team can be assigned to a maximum of two events. Skaters are awarded points based on their placements at their events. The top six from each discipline (men, women, pairs, and ice dance) qualify for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final® being held from December 4-7, 2025, in Nagoya, Japan.
All competition events and practices for the 2025 Skate Canada International will be held at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, from October 30 to November 2, 2025.
Official practices will take place on Thursday, October 30, 2025, with competition beginning on Friday, October 31, 2025.
The tentative competition schedule is:
- Thursday, October 30 - Official Practices (starts at approximately 10:00)
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Opening Ceremony (starts at approximately 16:15)
- Pairs Short Program & Women Short Program (starts at approximately 17:00)
- Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Ice Dance Rhythm Dance & Men Short Program (starts at approximately 13:15)
- Pairs Free Program & Women Free Program (starts at approximately 17:35)
- Sunday, November 2, 2025
- Men Free Program & Ice Dance Free Dance (starts at approximately 12:00)
It is always recommended to book your travel after the competition schedule has been finalized. If you are booking prior to the schedule being finalized and you wish to attend all practices on Thursday, you should plan to arrive Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. If you do not plan on attending Thursday practices, plan to arrive Thursday evening in case the competition begins early Friday morning.
The list of competitors can be found here. Competitors are subject to change up to and including the week of the event. Tickets will not be refunded due to athlete withdrawals.
Single Session tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT. Fans will be able to choose from four levels of Single Session tickets priced at:
- P1 – $75
- P2 – $65
- P3 – $50
- P4 – $30
You must order your tickets through the same channels as the general public. Members are encouraged to watch for emails with information about special offers exclusive to Skate Canada members, including advance sales on all-event ticket packages.
The all-event ticket package gives you access to the entire event, from start to finish. Your ticket includes admission to all competition events and official practices (Thursday all day, and Friday, Saturday, Sunday mornings).
Please note that there will be no Exhibition Gala this year.
Yes, your seats remain the same for all events with an all-event ticket.
The following tickets are required to attend practices:
- Thursday practices – Thursday event ticket
- Friday practices – Friday evening event ticket
- Saturday morning practices – Saturday afternoon event ticket
- Sunday practices – Sunday ticket
Ticket allocation is based on the best available seating at the time of purchase. You may also use the seat finder tool to select the seat of your choice.
Due to the construction of the two-tiered judges’ stand, commentator platforms, Kiss & Cry, and the installation of television cameras, some seats in these areas may become partially obstructed.
Fans who purchase tickets on the first day of ticket on-sale have the best selection of seats to choose from. To get advance notice on ticketing information, subscribe to our newsletter.
Children under two years of age do not require a ticket if they do not need a seat. If they do need a seat, a ticket must be purchased at full price.
The Kiss & Cry will be constructed in front of Sections W, X, Y, and Z.
The judges’ stand will be constructed in front of Sections E and D.
Ticket purchases for this event are non-refundable. The all-event ticket package can be broken down by session and shared; however, no individual event session ticket can be used by more than one person, per session.
Guests are not permitted to bring any outside food or beverages into SaskTel Centre. Concession stands will be open throughout the event.
Handheld flags and fan signs are permitted in the arena; however, must not obstruct the view of or distract other patrons in the stands. Skate Canada is not responsible for lost or damaged banners.
Airhorns and noisemakers requiring batteries or compressed air are not permitted in the arena. Small handheld noisemakers may only be used following a skater’s program or during ice resurfacing. If flags, signs/banners, and noisemakers become disruptive to fellow fans, Skate Canada will ask that these items be stowed away.
Yes, and it is important to keep your ticket with you to allow re-entry to the building. Be sure to check with the door staff when leaving to ensure your ticket is scanned out for future re-entry.
SaskTel Centre is a smoke-free building.
To find a list of hotels and restaurants in Saskatoon, please visit Discover Saskatoon.
Skate Canada does not offer transportation for spectators. Visit Discover Saskatoon for information on public transportation.
If you have any questions which are not answered here, please forward them to info@skatecanada.ca.
