First time at Xiaomi Arēna
The world's best synchronized skating teams - in Riga
Cheer your team on in Riga!
Every program counts, and nothing lifts a team like hearing their fans in the stands. Bring your flag, your loudest voice and your friends, and help your team shine at the ISU Challenger Series in Riga.
WHEN
22–23 January 2027
WHERE
Xiaomi Arēna, Skanstes iela 21
WHO
30 teams from 12 countries
Līdz pirmajam startam
Piektdiena, 2027. gada 22. janvāris, 16:30 · Xiaomi Arēna
Schedule for spectators
The detailed timetable comes in January, once entries close.
Friday· 22 January
16:30
Short programs
ISU Junior and Senior teams. A short program lasts no more than 2 minutes 50 seconds and must contain five required elements.
Saturday· 23 January· Main Day
15:30
Free skating and victory ceremonies
ISU Advanced Novice, Junior and Senior, plus the Interclub categories. A senior free program lasts up to 4 minutes. Medals at the end of the day.
Starting orders and results will be published during the event.
Who is coming to Riga
Among the entries are the synchronized skating powers Canada, Finland and USA. As of 5 November 2026, 20 ISU teams from 10 countries have entered - 10 senior and 10 junior ,plus10 interclub teams from 6 countries.
Estonia: ISU Junior, Basic Novice
USA: 2 ISU Senior, ISU Junior
Canada: 2 ISU Senior, ISU Junior
Finland: 2 ISU Senior, 2 ISU Junior, Adults
Sweden: ISU Senior, ISU Junior
Poland: ISU Senior, ISU Junior, Basic Novice, Adults
Germany: ISU Senior
Czechia: ISU Senior
Hungary: ISU Junior, Juvenile
Latvia: Juvenile, Mixed Age, Adults
Australia: Basic Novice, Mixed Age
Tickets
All tickets are seated and sold only through bezrindas.lv. The price depends on the sector.
All event
Both days · 22–23 January
€45–70
Friday, 22 Jan
Short programs · starts 16:30
€25–30
Saturday, 23 Jan
Free skating and victory ceremonies · starts 15:30
€25–30
Venue and travel
Xiaomi Arēna
Skanstes iela 21, Riga - Latvia's largest and most modern multifunctional venue, with a capacity of up to 14,000 spectators, with easy access to the city centre and the partner hotels.
Getting there
City transport routes: Rīgas satiksme; Riga Airport. Routes and travel time from the centre and the airport.
Visit Riga
Have some free time between competitions? Check out our website for recommendations on what to see and do in our beautiful city.