The first leg of the 2026/27 ISU Speed Skating World Cup will take place at the National Speed Skating Oval (the "Ice Ribbon") in Beijing from November 13 to 15. Tickets for the events are now on sale on platforms including Piaoxingqiu and Damai.

Tickets are available in two categories based on the event dates: "Friday" and "Weekend". A single-day ticket grants admission to all races on that day. Prices for the Friday sessions range from 80 to 380 yuan, while the weekend sessions are priced from 100 to 580 yuan. Discounted two-person and family ticket packages are also available.

 This leg is the first one of the new season of the ISU Speed Skating World Cup. It features an exceptional lineup, drawing nearly 250 top athletes from more than 20 countries and regions. There are three competition days, each with two sessions: Group B and Group A. All finals are scheduled within the Group A sessions.

According to the latest entry list, China, as the host, has fielded a powerful, full-strength squad with all leading domestic skaters confirmed to compete. The international field is equally star-studded, boasting multiple champions from the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, including world-class athletes such as Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong, Metoděj Jílek, Marijke Groenewoud, and Jorrit Bergsma.

It is reported that the 2026/27 ISU Speed Skating World Cup will have six legs held across multiple countries throughout the year.

This is your chance to witness first hand a thrilling ice-sports spectacle at the Ice Ribbon!

(Source: Chinese Skating Association)