In April of 2024, it was announced that, for the first time ever, the United States Figure Skating’s pinnacle event, the 2025 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships, will take place in Wichita in January 2025 at Intrust Bank Arena. Running from January 20–26, this event marks a truly historic moment for the city. While Wichita has played host to other minor skating events, this is the first time that the U.S. Championships will be held both in Wichita and in Kansas. 

This competition will feature the best-of-the-best skaters in the United States. This includes the following returning competitors: 2024 World Champion Ilia Malinin in the Men’s Division, 2024 U.S. Champion Amber Glenn in the Women’s Division, 2024 Ice Dance World Champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and 2024 U.S. Pairs Champions Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea. And of course, there will be plenty of newcomers to this magnificent sport, competing for the U.S. Champion titles of Women’s, Men’s, and Ice Dance events at both the junior and senior levels. This display of athleticism by these truly talented individuals will make this weeklong event unmissable, especially when it is so accessible. 

All ticket sales are expected to go live in November, starting as low as $15 for single day passes. Pricing for passes for boxes for the whole week is available at visitwichita.com/usfs-championships. The all-sessions tickets are a great opportunity for corporate offices to purchase and host their employees and customers at their choice of event. 

This prestigious and well-publicized event is likely to create a tremendous impact on Wichita, both economically and through the media. In previous years, the U.S. Figure Skating Championships have received at least 40 hours of coverage from NBC, and it can be expected that these championships will receive similar coverage. U.S. Figure Skating CEO Tracy Marek said in a press release from Visit Wichita: “As the top figure skaters from across the country look to win the biggest title in the U.S., Wichita’s Intrust Bank Arena, walkable downtown and strong community support is the perfect host for our competitors, coaches, officials, families and fans.” Many eyes in the United States will be upon Wichita, whether it’s through the continuous coverage throughout the trials, or through the many who will flock to the city and experience the true charm that Wichita has to offer for the first time. 

Wichita locals get the unique chance to discover how incredible this sport is in a live setting. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will have an undeniable and lasting impact upon the city. Whether it is through viewing the competition in person, or in getting to meet and entertain the many curious newcomers who will want to know more about this underrated Midwest city. In a press release from Visit Wichita, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said: “While these elite athletes showcase their talent on the ice, Kansas will be on full display to the skating community around the world.” Now is the time to ramp up Wichita and Kansas pride. It’s time for the rest of the world to see how amazing Wichita can be, and when future Olympians come to Wichita in January, everyone will get to see just how this city can show up and show out!