The 2026 Canadian National Skating Championships features the country’s best junior and senior athletes in the men, women, pairs, ice dance, and synchronized skating disciplines.
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The pre-eminent all-Canadian sporting event will feature approximately 200 skaters in the men, women, pairs, ice dance, and synchronized skating disciplines, competing at the senior and junior levels.
Athletes will vie for spots on the National Team and for a selection on the teams that will represent Canada at the 2026 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, the 2026 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships, the 2026 ISU World Figure Skating Championships, the 2026 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships, and the 2026 ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships.
All competition events and practices for the 2026 Canadian National Skating Championships will be held at the Slush Puppie Centre, in Gatineau, Quebec, from January 5-11, 2026.
The doors open each day 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the first practice. Keep checking the Skate Canada website at www.skatecanada.ca for the most up-to-date schedule. It is recommended that you visit our website regularly to keep track of any schedule changes. If there is a schedule change and you can no longer attend the event, tickets are non-refundable.
It is always recommended to book your travel after the competition schedule has been finalized.
The full list of athlete entries will be confirmed in December 2025 upon completion of the 2025-2026 Skate Canada Challenge. Tickets will not be refunded due to athlete withdrawals.
All-event tickets for Senior events and day tickets for Junior events go on sale to the general public on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET. There is a limited number of all-event tickets available for purchase.
Tickets will be priced at:
All-Event Senior Tickets
Please note that all-event tickets are reserved seating.
All prices are in Canadian dollars, plus applicable taxes, and fees.
Tickets can be purchased online at Slush Puppie Centre.
The Junior day tickets are as follows:
| Level | Price |
|---|---|
| P1 | $240 |
| P2 | $200 |
| P3 | $160 |
| P4 | $120 |
| Junior Day Tickets | Price |
| Monday, January 5 (Official Practices) | Free Admission |
| Tuesday, January 6 | $25 |
| Wednesday, January 7 | $25 |
| Thursday, January 8 | $25 |
- Monday, January 5 – Official Practices
- Tuesday, January 6 – Junior Men Short Program, Junior Rhythm Dance, Junior Women Short Program
- Wednesday, January 7 – Junior Men Free Program, Junior Free Dance, Junior Women Free Program
- Thursday, January 8 – Junior Pair Free Program, Opening Ceremony, Junior Synchro Short Program, Senior Synchro Short Program
The all-event ticket package gives you access to all of the Senior events. Your ticket includes admission to all Senior competition events and official practices.
Please note that there will be no Exhibition Gala this year.
The all-event ticket package is broken up into four sessions, as follows:
- Friday, January 9 – Junior Synchro Free Program, Senior Men Short Program, Senior Synchro Free Program, Senior Pair Short Program
- Saturday, January 10 (afternoon) – Senior Rhythm Dance, Senior Men Free Program
- Saturday, January 10 (evening) – Senior Women Short Program, Senior Pair Free Program
- Sunday, January 11 – Senior Women Free Program, Senior Free Dance
Single session tickets for Senior events will go on sale to the general public in early November.
For day ticket holders, admission to the morning practice is included with the day ticket. For single session ticket holders, admission to the morning practice on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is included with the Friday Session, Saturday Session 1 (morning) ticket, or Sunday Session ticket.
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.
Due to the construction of the two-tiered judges’ stand, commentator platforms, Kiss & Cry, and the installation of television cameras, some seats may become partially obstructed in these areas.
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 Section 106.
The judges’ stand will be constructed in front of Sections 114 and 115.
Ticket purchases for this event are non-refundable. Tickets can be transferred; however, no individual event session ticket can be used by more than one person per session.
The Skate Canada Spectator Camera Policy is in place at events to protect the safety of athletes and to ensure a distraction-free environment for all spectators.
Personal photography is permitted by spectators but cannot impact the viewing ability of others. All photos taken during the event must be for personal use only and captured on a small digital camera or mobile device.
The following is not permitted at Skate Canada events:
- Flash photography to ensure the safety of the athletes
- Camera bags and large camera equipment, such as tripods
- Professional cameras and/or detachable lenses greater than 6 inches or 200 mm
This policy is in place at events to protect the safety and privacy of athletes and to ensure a distraction-free environment for all spectators. This camera policy falls in line with venue and other sport organization policies.
Gifts and flowers may be offered to the skaters at the end of their performance. Please ensure all items are completely wrapped to protect the ice surface.
Guests are not permitted to bring any outside food or beverages into the arena. Refillable water bottles are permitted. 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 door staff when leaving to ensure your ticket is scanned out for future re-entry.
The Slush Puppie Centre is a smoke-free building. Smoking is only permitted in exterior designated areas.
To find a list of hotels and restaurants in Gatineau, please visit Stay in the beautiful region of Outaouais - Tourisme Outaouais.
To find out more about parking, please visit Slush Puppie Centre.
Keep checking the Skate Canada website for information on how to volunteer for this event.
The competition will be live streamed on skatecanada.ca.
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