2026 Worlds in Prague - info & planning thread

[sus2850]

Sorry, double post

 

[YukiNieve]

We will not be able to watch practice at the practice rink since they are not selling tickets - right?

Do they say anything about re-entry policy?

 

[Sylvia]

From the official website:

Fan Village with a rich accompanying program, opening ceremony on the first competition day from 6 PM - ISU World Figure Skating Championships® 2026 24.-29.3. 2026, Prague, Czech Republic

ISU World Figure Skating Championships® 2026 24.-29.3. 2026, Prague, Czech Republic

www.prague2026.org

ISU Figure Skating World Championships 2026 on Instagram: "Zbývá týden do šampionátu, přebrali jsme O2 universum a začínáme stavět tréninkovou plochu. 🏗️💪 Na tiskové konferenci jsme sdělili všechny novinky z organizačního výboru. 🗞️ Tak šup na náš we

456 likes, 6 comments - isuprague2026 on March 17, 2026: "Zbývá týden do šampionátu, přebrali jsme O2 universum a začínáme stavět tréninkovou plochu. 🏗️💪 Na tiskové konferenci jsme sdělili všechny novinky z organizačního výboru. 🗞️ Tak šup na náš web ➡️ prague2026.org Děkujeme moc našemu...

www.instagram.com

"One week to go until the Championship! We’ve taken over the O2 universum and started building the training rink. At the press conference, we shared all the latest updates from the Organizing Committee."

 

[petro]

I saw they are now selling "Fast Track" entry tickets as a separate item from the event tickets for each segment, so theoretically these provide quicker access/shorter lines to get into the arena? Does anyone have more info on this?

 

[Andrey aka Pushkin]

I got some information from Anna bot from home page.

Yes. Bags larger than 40 x 30 x 20 cm are not allowed in the O2 arena, so a small ladies’ bag sized 25 x 20 x 5 cm is within the limit and should be permitted. Security screening is in place, and contents must comply with the prohibited items list (e.g., liquids in containers over 100 ml like perfumes are not allowed). If your bag were ever deemed too large or contained restricted items, you can use the on-site Left Luggage (Úschovna) by the North entrance (cash-only)

Oh, I didn't know that Prague operates an airport out of O2 arena.

 

[Sylvia]

Looks like they're copying Boston Worlds - from isuprague2026's reply in the comments of their Insta post: "In addition, between the programs, all visitors from the arena have to go out and go back inside": https://www.instagram.com/p/DWBfkDBjEZB/

 

[tony]

Looks like they're copying Boston Worlds - from isuprague2026's reply in the comments of their Insta post: "In addition, between the programs, all visitors from the arena have to go out and go back inside": https://www.instagram.com/p/DWBfkDBjEZB/

There are ~2 hours between events on 3 of the 4 days. Much more time than the turnaround in Boston, where it was a mad rush to get a table at a nearby restaurant immediately if you wanted to get back in time.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Ashley Wagner said on The Runthrough that she and Tomas Verner will be the in-arena hosts for the event.

 

[Kiki5375]

If you look at the doors opening times it's 45 min for entry. That's never gonna work for everyone to get in and see the first skater. Especially not with their strict camera and food rules which will cause a lot of discussion

 

[YukiNieve]

People on IG are upset about the no water bottle policy, but I'm more concerned about the size of the bags: 30x20x15 cm. AFAIK there are no tote bags that size (pls let me know if you find one), and if you can only bring handbags, that is unrealistic for this kind of event. Hopefully, they will follow the arena policy, which allows bags up to 40x30x20 cm (slightly larger than the "clear bags" permitted in the US).

 

[Sylvia]

We will not be able to watch practice at the practice rink since they are not selling tickets - right?

There's probably not enough (any?) seating at the practice rink except for credentialed people:

ISU Figure Skating World Championships 2026 on Instagram: "So this will be the training arena! 👌⛸️ Let’s first take a peek behind the scenes of the preparations through the lens of paparazzo Ondřej Plecháček! 👀📸 Tak tady bude tréninková hala! 👌⛸️ Po

660 likes, 0 comments - isuprague2026 on March 18, 2026: "So this will be the training arena! 👌⛸️ Let’s first take a peek behind the scenes of the preparations through the lens of paparazzo Ondřej Plecháček! 👀📸 Tak tady bude tréninková hala! 👌⛸️ Pojďme se prvně mrknout do zákulisí příprav...

www.instagram.com

 

[annie_mg]

People on IG are upset about the no water bottle policy, but I'm more concerned about the size of the bags: 30x20x15 cm. AFAIK there are no tote bags that size (pls let me know if you find one), and if you can only bring handbags, that is unrealistic for this kind of event. Hopefully, they will follow the arena policy, which allows bags up to 40x30x20 cm (slightly larger than the "clear bags" permitted in the US).

I just came to ask if water bottles are allowed. That's so stupid but a standard policy in big venues I guess. My bag is small but this also means i can only fit a wallet and my phone :/

 

[care bear]

I just came to ask if water bottles are allowed. That's so stupid but a standard policy in big venues I guess. My bag is small but this also means i can only fit a wallet and my phone :/

I could put in my hexagona bag 25 20 10: wallet, phone, DK book Prag, glasses case, writing pad 15x12, pen, house key and a small plastic bag to carry plushies after security check.

 

[Andrey aka Pushkin]

Two cancelled flights later, with two additional stops and 400 additional euros, fingers crossed, I will make it to Prague after all.

The skaters are better bring it.....

 

[Kiki5375]

Two cancelled flights later, with two additional stops and 400 additional euros, fingers crossed, I will make it to Prague after all.

The skaters are better being it.....

Wow where do you come from? I am so glad I can go by car.

 

[Andrey aka Pushkin]

Wow where do you come from? I am so glad I can go by car.

Israel...

 

[Kiki5375]

Israel...

Wow that's a lot of dedication for the sport. Fingers crossed for you

 

[Finnice]

Two cancelled flights later, with two additional stops and 400 additional euros, fingers crossed, I will make it to Prague after all.

The skaters are better bring it.....

If they don't, I and @Hanna will be there.

 

[Sylvia]

Skaters' City Guide: Prague with with Daniel & Kateřina Mrázkovi (March 23): https://isu-skating.com/news/skaters-city-guide-prague-with-with-daniel-kateina-mrazekovi/

A Japanese fan's photo of the arena entrance/security:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2035780982255542551