2026 U.S. Nationals - St. Louis!

[LKR]

I sent an email tonight asking how all event ticket holders get in to practices. I'll relay the answer here once received.

Any update?

 

[kiss-n-cry]

Any update?

Nothing yet

 

[kiss-n-cry]

Nothing yet

Just noticed that Robert at USFS replied today. He confirmed that all practices are included with an all event ticket. He also shared this in regard to getting in to said practices...

"There is not a separate ticket for practices, just the color denoting all-access tickets. This should be added to all tickets downloaded after the 29th."

I'm not sure what that means, exactly. The color will be added after the 29th?? Or tickets needed to be downloaded after that date?? But anyway, I guess they look different.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Just noticed that Robert at USFS replied today. He confirmed that all practices are included with an all event ticket. He also shared this in regard to getting in to said practices...

"There is not a separate ticket for practices, just the color denoting all-access tickets. This should be added to all tickets downloaded after the 29th."

I'm not sure what that means, exactly. The color will be added after the 29th

I downloaded all my tickets to my Wallet a few weeks ago and they all say “All Session Presale” on them.

 

[kwanfan1818]

It sounds like they decided that color coding them would make entry faster than having staff have to find wording on the tickets.

 

[skipaway]

Did notice the Novice/Junior ticket has been uploaded to the site.

 

[Sylvia]

Many thanks to @Capt. DeSoto for finding and posting (in the 2026 U.S. Nationals subforum in Kiss & Cry) the link to USFS' 29-page PDF of the Championship/Junior/Novice profiles (excerpted from the program book), dated December 19, 2025: https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/...rts.com/documents/2025/12/19/athlete_bios.pdf

 

[peibeck]

I downloaded all my tickets to my Wallet a few weeks ago and they all say “All Session Presale” on them.

Yes, I downloaded my tickets months ago and they also say "All Session Presale"

There were no novice/junior tickets to download at that time, guess I'll venture back to Ticketmaster for the few events I may be able to get to with my work schedule.

 

[Sylvia]

For those attendees who who don't have access to the Kiss & Cry (https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/threads/meet-u-p-s-in-st-louis.113451/), feel free to share your seat number(s) in this thread if you want.

 

[Flip Jump]

For anyone looking we were able to switch our reservation from Drury Inn St. Louis Arch to Drury Inn Union Station this morning after looking daily. A bit of a price increase, but happier with this location.

 

[Sylvia]

12 skaters across five skating clubs will represent St Louis [as sweepers] at this national event (Dec. 23, 2025):

Young St. Louis Skaters Named to the 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships Sweeper Team

One of your neighbors posted in Sports. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

patch.com

The St. Louis Sports Commission, the local organizing committee for the 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships, is pleased to announce the local skaters who have been selected to be ice sweeper volunteers at the Championships in January.
Sweepers are young skaters (aged 8-14) who will collect the stuffed animals and soft gifts thrown on the ice after a skater’s performance during the five-day event. More than 50 skaters from the St. Louis region were chosen for their skating ability, personality, and positive attitude.

USFS' Build-A-Bear partnership press release (Dec. 22, 2025): https://usfigureskating.org/news/20...prevagen-us-figure-skating-championships.aspx

U.S. Figure Skating is thrilled to announce a heartwarming partnership with Build-A-Bear Workshop, the beloved St. Louis–based brand known for "adding a little more heart to life." For the first time ever, Build-A-Bear will serve as the Official Plush and Tossie of the 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships, bringing an iconic tradition to life in an unforgettable way. [...]
As part of the celebration, Build-A-Bear will be on-site at the Championships with a delightful selection of furry friends available for fans to purchase. These exclusive bears offer a fun and memorable way to cheer on athletes — and, in true figure skating tradition, be tossed onto the ice to mark the moment.

 

[Sylvia]

Figure Skating Icon Kristi Yamaguchi To Accept 2025 Stan Musial Lifetime Achievement Award For Sportsmanship

.... Yamaguchi will accept the highest award for sportsmanship at this year’s Musial Awards presented by Maryville University on November 22 at Stifel Theatre in St. Louis. The special award recognizes iconic sports figures who have embodied class, dignity, generosity, integrity, and excellence throughout their lives and careers. Previous recipients include Bob Costas, Bill Bradley, Albert Pujols, Wayne & Janet Gretzky, Hank Aaron, Bart Conner & Nadia Comaneci, Jim Thome, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Cal Ripken, Jr., Arnold Palmer, and Joe Torre.​

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“We are thrilled that Kristi Yamaguchi is receiving the pinnacle honor bestowed at the Musial Awards,” said Marc Schreiber, president of the St. Louis Sports Commission and executive producer of the Musial Awards.​

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... It is named for St. Louis Cardinals legend Stan Musial, a beloved baseball icon and civic ambassador, who was the ultimate good sport. ...​

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The Musial Awards will air throughout the country on CBS on December 28. ...​

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https://stlsports.org/kristi-yamagu...lifetime-achievement-award-for-sportsmanship/ (Oct 6)​

Press release does not mention that St. Louis will host Nats in Jan 2026, but I'm posting in this thread because I'm guessing that one way or another, USFS will find a way to congratulate Kristi and to weave in a plug for Nats.
(Even though awards will air on CBS.)

CBS is showing the Musial Awards now - don't know if Kristi's award presentation has not happened yet (20 mins. to go in Eastern time zone).

ETA: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSpvLS2Aeiw/

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[40yr*sk8fan]

Is anyone else staying at the Magnolia? (Marriott property). I’ve stayed there before and it’s near transit station.
Union station hotels were full & we earn points here.

But I’d love to connect with anyone else staying there.