2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Boston

[Evgeniafan]

Which Copley Marriott is the official hotel?

 

[natsulian]

This will be my first Worlds! Really excited to attend and meet other figure skating fans. I wonder how tickets are selling... hopefully the entire week will be packed.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Which Copley Marriott is the official hotel?

There’s only one Marriott at Copley. The Westin is the other Copley hotel.

 

[Evgeniafan]

There’s only one Marriott at Copley. The Westin is the other Copley hotel.

It's at BackBay, I would think they would want the official hotel to be near North Station. The Yard house restaurant looks good.

 

[Aceon6]

It's at BackBay, I would think they would want the official hotel to be near North Station. The Yard house restaurant looks good.

The hotels near TD Garden don’t have the necessary function and meeting spaces.

 

[SaSherka]

It's at BackBay, I would think they would want the official hotel to be near North Station. The Yard house restaurant looks good.

That was the official hotel in 2016. All the officials, skaters and All-Event ticket holders staying at the hotel have access to a shuttle bus.

 

[clairecloutier]

Practice groups:

https://results.isu.org/schedules/WC2025_MusicRotationAll.pdf

 

[Aceon6]

Ugh, not the order I would have preferred, but we will get multiple opportunities, so there’s that.

 

[YukiNieve]

From GS' summary for Ilia's press phone interview (below). Is Boston famous for pastries? (Sorry if I missed if someone mentioned this upthread). Can someone recommend any pastry shops? (no, my intent is not to trying to see skaters - I need a break from my work there, lol)

USA's Ilia Malinin feeling 'comfortable' ahead of Worlds

Ilia Malinin As the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships approach, reigning world champion Ilia Malinin is preparing for the competition with a blend

www.goldenskate.com

While his main focus remains on the competition next week, Malinin hopes to explore Boston’s culinary scene, particularly the city’s famed pastry shops. He aims to balance relaxation with mental preparation on the day between programs.

 

[Aceon6]

From GS' summary for Ilia's press phone interview (below). Is Boston famous for pastries? (Sorry if I missed if someone mentioned this upthread). Can someone recommend any pastry shops? (no, my intent is not to trying to see skaters - I need a break from my work there, lol)

USA's Ilia Malinin feeling 'comfortable' ahead of Worlds

Ilia Malinin As the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships approach, reigning world champion Ilia Malinin is preparing for the competition with a blend

www.goldenskate.com

For cannoli… Mike’s or Modern
For traditional Italian… see cannoli and add Bova which is 24 hours
For gelato… North End Creamery, Cafe Paradiso, and Cafe Vittoria
You can stuff yourself silly just walking down Salem or Hanover Street

 

[Evgeniafan]

From GS' summary for Ilia's press phone interview (below). Is Boston famous for pastries? (Sorry if I missed if someone mentioned this upthread). Can someone recommend any pastry shops? (no, my intent is not to trying to see skaters - I need a break from my work there, lol)

USA's Ilia Malinin feeling 'comfortable' ahead of Worlds

Ilia Malinin As the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships approach, reigning world champion Ilia Malinin is preparing for the competition with a blend

www.goldenskate.com

Bovas Bakery. And Boston is known for great pastries.

 

[Caniac]

Hi, I'm new to this forum and have already gotten great info from everyone over the past couple of months while I've been lurking. I will be attending this year for the first time with an All Event pass. Feels like forever since I bought the tickets and now it's so close! I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping someone can answer.

1. Where/when can we get the actual skate order for all the sessions? (I just saw the practice schedule above - thanks!) For all events that's a lot of competition and I'm not sure I'll have the stamina for all of it as much as I would like to support all the skaters.
2. I'll be there a couple of days early and will be checking out some different restaurants for dinner in about a 3 mile radius from The Colonade in the Back Bay area. I'm traveling solo and feel more comfortable with taxis at night rather than walking, the T, or Uber. Is it somewhat easy to find cabs?

For the competition, I'll be able to use the shuttle they are providing so that's comforting.

Appreciate any info!

 

[Karen-W]

1. Where/when can we get the actual skate order for all the sessions? (I just saw the practice schedule above - thanks!) For all events that's a lot of competition and I'm not sure I'll have the stamina for all of it as much as I would like to support all the skaters.

The Draws for the Short Programs/Rhythm Dance don't happen until the day before each of those competitions. Usually the starting orders are posted on the live results page within an hour of the completion of the draw. (link should be here when it goes live on Tuesday - https://results.isu.org/results/season2425/wc2025/)

Women's SP draw is Tuesday from 1:15-1:45 pm local, Pairs SP draw is Tuesday from 2:15-2:45pm. Men's SP draw is Wednesday from 2:30-3pm; and the RD draw is Thursday from 12:30-1pm.

 

[Debbie S]

That was the official hotel in 2016. All the officials, skaters and All-Event ticket holders staying at the hotel have access to a shuttle bus.

The shuttle from the Marriott is just for those with credentials, not spectators. The Sheraton and Colonnade are providing spectator shuttles, but I think you have to be a hotel guest there to use it.

RE practice groups...yay, I get to see the USA dance teams on Tuesday at TD! Unless my flight is delayed, which would be a very SW thing to do. Hoping that since it's at 6:30, the plane will be there the night before and had its maintenance checks.

The flip side is i might not be awake for USA men's practice Tuesday night. TBH, I'm not sure they'll show up....it's the only practice in the main arena, but skaters like to stick to a predictable sleep schedule, which means getting to bed early when they are not competing.

 

[Caniac]

The Draws for the Short Programs/Rhythm Dance don't happen until the day before each of those competitions. Usually the starting orders are posted on the live results page within an hour of the completion of the draw. (link should be here when it goes live on Tuesday - https://results.isu.org/results/season2425/wc2025/)

Women's SP draw is Tuesday from 1:15-1:45 pm local, Pairs SP draw is Tuesday from 2:15-2:45pm. Men's SP draw is Wednesday from 2:30-3pm; and the RD draw is Thursday from 12:30-1pm.

Exacty the info I was hoping for - thank you so much!

 

[SueSue]

Any coffee or pastry shop recommendations in the Back Bay area?

 

[YukiNieve]

Thanks those of you for sharing information with me about where to print and where to get sweet stuff!

Copied and pasted in my notes. Much appreciated!

 

[BittyBug]

Any coffee or pastry shop recommendations in the Back Bay area?

Burdick Chocolate on Clarendon between Boylston and Newbury.

Pastries | Freshly Baked Cakes & Cookies Delivered

Combining the best culinary traditions of Switzerland, France, and Austria, our cakes, tortes, and cookies will deliciously grace any table and delight even the most discerning palate.

www.burdickchocolate.com

 

[SaSherka]

The shuttle from the Marriott is just for those with credentials, not spectators. The Sheraton and Colonnade are providing spectator shuttles, but I think you have to be a hotel guest there to use it.

Thanks for the correction. Yes, I meant the hotel guests of the official/spectator hotels. They're all within a few blocks of each other anyway.

 

[AnnM]

For cannoli… Mike’s or Modern
For traditional Italian… see cannoli and add Bova which is 24 hours
For gelato… North End Creamery, Cafe Paradiso, and Cafe Vittoria
You can stuff yourself silly just walking down Salem or Hanover Street

In the Back Bay area, we had several delicious things from Flour Bakery & Cafe. I noticed there is also a Levain Bakery in that area now too; I'd like to see if the hype is real for those cookies.

 

[PRlady]

Feeling grumpy. If any of those wonderful places have gluten free delicacies, please post for the unfortunate.

 

[Coco]

Is the find me gluten free app still a thing? I had good luck with that when I traveled.

 

[peibeck]

I noticed there is also a Levain Bakery in that area now too; I'd like to see if the hype is real for those cookies.

I have their chocolate chip recipe. I'll message it to you. You could bake your own full batch for what one cookie costs at that bakery.

Not to toot my own horn, but I think my own recipe, which you've sampled, are better. The Levain recipe is almost a cross between cookies and cake in texture.

 

[Yo1]

Feeling grumpy. If any of those wonderful places have gluten free delicacies, please post for the unfortunate.

Jennifer Lee’s at Boston Public Market is gluten, vegan and nut free. It’s near Haymarket station. Very walkable from the Garden. Mother Juice is also listed as gluten free.

jennifer lee's shoppe - Boston Public Market

Jennifer Lee’s Allergen-Friendly & Vegan Shoppe is a 100% gluten free, nut free, egg free, and dairy free food shoppe. It was started to provide an option to those with dietary restrictions. Just because someone has an allergy does not mean they should eat something that tastes like cardboard...

bostonpublicmarket.org

 

[PRlady]

Jennifer Lee’s at Boston Public Market is gluten, vegan and nut free. It’s near Haymarket station. Very walkable from the Garden. Mother Juice is also listed as gluten free.

jennifer lee's shoppe - Boston Public Market

Jennifer Lee’s Allergen-Friendly & Vegan Shoppe is a 100% gluten free, nut free, egg free, and dairy free food shoppe. It was started to provide an option to those with dietary restrictions. Just because someone has an allergy does not mean they should eat something that tastes like cardboard...

bostonpublicmarket.org

Thanks. The funny thing is I want my eggs and dairy, GF does not mean vegan! When daughter tries to make pastries both egg free and GF, the results please neither eggless grandkid or me!

 

[Aceon6]

Feeling grumpy. If any of those wonderful places have gluten free delicacies, please post for the unfortunate.

Modern and Bova (next to La Famiglia) both have gluten free cannoli. I imagine Mike's has them too, just to be competitive.

 

[Aceon6]

Ladies, don’t forget to put TP or extra tissues on your packing lists. With an expected attendance 85% female, the restrooms may run out of essentials fairly often. And if you hate waiting for one of those wall mounted air dryers as much as I do, bring hand sanitizer.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Anyone know if Star Market has bags or if I need to bring my own?

 

[Aceon6]

Anyone know if Star Market has bags or if I need to bring my own?

They’ll charge you 10 cents per bag. If you a nylon one that folds small, might as well bring it. And don’t forget a chip clip, a few plastic bags to store opened items, and a baggie or two for your smuggled snacks.

 

[ice coverage]

More information:

Small Medals Ceremonies​

Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30​

No Ticket Needed​

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The Small Medals Ceremony is a chance to see the newly crowned World Champions accept their small medals. On Saturday, March 29 at 5:00 pm and Sunday, March 30 at 1:00 pm, before the athletes receive their medals, local dance troupes will entertain the crowds. The event will be held outside the TD Garden near Banners and will be open to the public (no ticket required).​

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We the Females an all-female dance troupe, will perform on Saturday and Project CXC a hip-hop and street-style collective dance troupe, will perform on Sunday. Both days, DJ Baltazar from JAM’N 94.5 and Hot 96.9 will play tunes to pump up fans.​

[Hyperlinks for these participants are on the page below.]​

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Other Events - ISU World Figure Skating Championships® 2025

Other Events ISU World Figure Skating Championships® 2025

isuworlds2025.com

Even more specific times for Small Medals Ceremonies (also more performers):

Saturday, March 29, 2025
5:00 pm: Performances by We the Females and Phunk Phenomenon
5:25 pm: PAIRS and WOMEN Small Medals Ceremony

Sunday, March 30, 2025
12:50 pm: Performances by Project CXC and Lil’ Phunk
1:15 pm: ICE DANCE and MEN Small Medals Ceremony​

As previously stated: " The event will be held outside the TD Garden near Banners and will be open to the public (no ticket required). "