2026 Skate America in Everett, WA; Salt Lake City for 2027 U.S. Nationals - info/planning thread

[Capt. DeSoto]

I had never looked into FOFS before, but I just read benefits page about it and I'm a little confused... it says that FOFS members get advanced ticket sales to Skate America, but not U.S. Championships. Yet everyone seems to be buying tickets to U.S. Championships this morning, right?

 

[Skaterbob]

I still haven’t received an email for these events.

 

[Skaterbob]

What is the link to purchase? I was forwarded the email by Robert but the link/button doesn't work. The championship website doesn't load. I can't find anything on Ticketmaster. This shouldn't be like this.

Edit: resolved

 

[Skaterbob]

I had never looked into FOFS before, but I just read benefits page about it and I'm a little confused... it says that FOFS members get advanced ticket sales to Skate America, but not U.S. Championships. Yet everyone seems to be buying tickets to U.S. Championships this morning, right?

Yes they have given discounts like for worlds and things not listed on that site.

 

[acraven]

I got past the presale-code entry process right away, but my credit card (the one I use every year for Nationals tickets) was declined for no good reason. By the time I got that figured out, the shopping cart had expired. At that point (around 12:20 PM EDT), neither code would work. But a couple of minutes later, one of them did.

I've found in the past Chrome works better than Edge for TicketMaster purchases. I have no idea how other browsers perform.

 

[overedge]

I got past the presale-code entry process right away, but my credit card (the one I use every year for Nationals tickets) was declined for no good reason. By the time I got that figured out, the shopping cart had expired. At that point (around 12:20 PM EDT), neither code would work. But a couple of minutes later, one of them did.

I've found in the past Chrome works better than Edge for TicketMaster purchases. I have no idea how other browsers perform.

Chrome works better than Firefox as well, for TicketMaster.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

The promo codes didn’t start working for me until about five or six minutes after the supposed start. I refreshed a bazillion times lol. It’s nerve wracking when you’re buying for six people which is a big chunk o’ change!

All the rows below 15 in sections 101 and 126 behind the judges are blocked out. I got row 15 in 101 on the center aisle.

In sections 102 and 125 the $600 seats start in row 7.

 

[Carolla5501]

Thank you @Sylvia, I wish they'd just come out and say that from the beginning. I don't know how they expect to grow a fan base when they only ever dole out half of the information. Why keep it secret? Just come right out and say "Per-event ticket sales, if available, will go on sale in the Fall of 2026" or something similar.

Whatever gave you the impression they were trying to grow a fan base?

 

[Debbie S]

Just got an email from USFS that the "fan presale" starts tomorrow at noon ET. Code is FNAS27.

There is also a note that SA tix will not go on sale this week. They will send an email when the sale is scheduled.

 

[MacMadame]

I got it too. Way too expensive for me!

 

[Firedancer]

@Lanie and I will be in Section 102, row 8

 

[A.H.Black]

The announcement on US Figure Skating says - All-session tickets for championship-level competition.

Not only does it not say anything about junior, it does not say anything about practice either. Did someone mention "growing a fan base"?

 

[ice coverage]

The announcement on US Figure Skating says - All-session tickets for championship-level competition.

Not only does it not say anything about junior (which we now know it does not include), it does not say anything about practice either. ...

Happy to say that all-session tickets for Nats do include senior practices, per e-mail reply from USFS to me today.

TBH, I forgot to ask for confirmation that all-session tickets exclude 2027 junior competition -- the exclusion implied by the press release.
I was not eligible for FOFS presale. Was it clear at the time of ticket purchase that junior competition definitely is excluded? Thanks.

 

[A.H.Black]

TBH, I forgot to ask for confirmation that all-session tickets exclude 2027 junior competition -- the exclusion implied by the press release.
I was not eligible for FOFS presale. Was it clear at the time of ticket purchase that junior competition definitely is excluded? Thanks.

I don't know any more than you do. I corrected my post accordingly. Good to hear about the practices. Thanks

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Happy to say that all-session tickets for Nats do include senior practices, per e-mail reply from USFS to me today.

TBH, I forgot to ask for confirmation that all-session tickets exclude 2027 junior competition -- the exclusion implied by the press release.
I was not eligible for FOFS presale. Was it clear at the time of ticket purchase that junior competition definitely is excluded? Thanks.

The email for the FOFS presale said:

U.S. Figure Skating Championships all-session tickets will only provide access to the championship-level events at the Maverik Center. Tickets for the junior competition and the U.S. Figure Skating Development Team Championships that will take place at the Salt Lake City Sports Complex will go on sale in the fall. The junior competition and the U.S. Figure Skating Development Team Championships will have general admission seating.

 

[john3lutz]

When will Skate America 2026 tickets go on sale? I signed up for the "Fan page" but I don't see a link for the ticket purchase?

 

[skatfan]

Got my US National tix. Was able to get 10th row at the P2 price point. Whew!

 

[Skaterbob]

When will Skate America 2026 tickets go on sale? I signed up for the "Fan page" but I don't see a link for the ticket purchase?

Unknown date at this point. The only email I got said it just wouldn't happen this week with the U.S. national tickets anymore.

 

[Skaterbob]

Section 102 row 10 for me, I hope nothing blocking my view like the last two nationals....

 

[paskatefan]

Section 114, Row 5 for us!

 

[HeatherC]

There are too many expensive things happening for mom and I this year so we are passing on US Nats in SLC (she went through cancer treatment, all good now, and I have to have shoulder surgery next month among other financial and work things we both have going on this year). It was a tough decision since we love attending Nats so much but it's the right decision and as long as things calm down, we should be able to get back to Nats in 2028. I will miss seeing everyone there!

 

[Debbie S]

There are too many expensive things happening for mom and I this year so we are passing on US Nats in SLC (she went through cancer treatment, all good now, and I have to have shoulder surgery next month among other financial and work things we both have going on this year). It was a tough decision since we love attending Nats so much but it's the right decision and as long as things calm down, we should be able to get back to Nats in 2028. I will miss seeing everyone there!

I'm glad that your mom is OK! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for a successful surgery and quick recovery for you.

Looking forward to seeing you in 2028 (if not before)!

 

[TanithandBenFan]

There are too many expensive things happening for mom and I this year so we are passing on US Nats in SLC (she went through cancer treatment, all good now, and I have to have shoulder surgery next month among other financial and work things we both have going on this year). It was a tough decision since we love attending Nats so much but it's the right decision and as long as things calm down, we should be able to get back to Nats in 2028. I will miss seeing everyone there!

Sending hugs and prayers of thanks that your mom is ok! My mom beat cancer this past year too Nats won’t be the same without you!

 

[Lanie]

Okay, I'll be at the Best Western Cascadia, I booked my flight ages ago and now have the hotel and car too!

I'm going to miss you at Nationals @HeatherC <3

 

[purple skates]

Still no announcement for sectionals for synchro

I don’t know about the other sections, but Mids is going back to Wichita.

 

[Debbie S]

I don’t know about the other sections, but Mids is going back to Wichita.

Granted, the plane crash wasn't Wichita's fault, but I assumed it would be a long time before USFS went back there, due to the memories/association. But I think Wichita hosted synchro Sectionals before, right? So if they did a good job, then good for them for getting it again.

 

[purple skates]

Granted, the plane crash wasn't Wichita's fault, but I assumed it would be a long time before USFS went back there, due to the memories/association. But I think Wichita hosted synchro Sectionals before, right? So if they did a good job, then good for them for getting it again.

The wasn’t for the plane crash. It was more about the fact that we are stuck going there yet again. Wichita is hard and expensive to get to. There’s no direct flights and most going there route through Chicago which can be a nightmare in January due to weather.

USFS is at the mercy of the clubs who will bid. I’m sure other synchro skaters have the same reaction to it being in Kalamazoo Michigan as it has been multiple times. That’s drivable for my team, but it does generally involve at least one white-out snow condition on the freeway (in either direction) and possibly airport delays.