Welcome the U.S. Figure Skating Championships to St. Louis

St. Louis, MO — November, 2025 — St. Louis will shine on the national stage January 4 to 11, 2026, when the U.S. Figure Skating Championships return to our city.

U.S. Figure Skating Local Organizing Committee and St. Louis Sports Commission Invite Local Businesses to Join the Celebration for the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships

As we prepare to welcome elite athletes, coaches, families, fans, and media from across the country, the U.S. Figure Skating Local Organizing Committee and the St. Louis Sports Commission are calling on local attractions, hotels, restaurants, retailers, and cultural institutions to help roll out the red carpet for our visitors.

Regional businesses are invited to participate by offering special promotions, themed experiences, fan-focused activations, and creative programming throughout the week of the championships. From skating-inspired menu items and retail specials to limited-time exhibits, entertainment, and community events, we encourage partners to showcase the vibrant culture and hospitality that define St. Louis.

Participating businesses will have the opportunity to be featured in visitor communications, the event website, hospitality materials, and select promotional platforms designed to help guests explore the best of the region. Businesses may submit their offers and experiences using the online form.

“The U.S. Figure Skating Championships will bring incredible energy, national attention, and thousands of visitors to St. Louis,” said Tim Ryan, the director of communications at the St. Louis Sports Commission. “This is a unique opportunity to connect with this major event while showing fans visiting from across the country how St. Louis steps up to provide a welcoming, creative, and memorable experience.”

Additionally, the St. Louis Sports Commission will distribute 11×17 posters promoting the U.S. Figure Skating Championships to display in local businesses, dining establishments, and attractions. If you wish to request a poster directly, you may do so by contacting Kristen Otto at kotto@stlsports.org.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

• Submit offerings and activation details via the online form.

• Submission Deadline: December 19, 2025

EXAMPLES OF OPPORTUNITIES

• Special menus, cocktails, or retail promotions

• Themed displays, window installations, or public art

• Family-friendly activities and fan photo opportunities

• Group-friendly attraction packages

• Behind-the-scenes tours or cultural experiences

• Skating-inspired merchandise or giveaways Whether you’re a beloved local café, a signature museum, a boutique retailer, or a flagship attraction,

We invite you to join us in showcasing the excitement, creativity, and hospitality that make St. Louis a standout host city. Together, we will create an unforgettable championship week and inspire visitors to return again and again.

For questions or more information, please contact:

Karen Krispin – LOC Member/Visit Maryland Heights karen@visitmarylandheights.org (314) 803-7100

Jen Hollenkamp – LOC Member/Explore St. Louis Jhollenkamp@explorestlouis.com (314) 992-0642

2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Business Participation Form

CLICK THIS LINK TO ACCESS THE FORM