Astana to Host 2027 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships

Astana will be the center of the figure skating world in February 2027, as the International Skating Union (ISU) has officially chosen the Kazakh capital to host the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships. The competition is slated to run from February 9 to 14, 2027, bringing together elite athletes from across Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania.

This significant selection for Kazakhstan follows a surge in the sport's popularity within the country. The ISU specifically pointed to the gold medal victory of Mikhail Shaidorov in the men's singles event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo as a key factor driving this increased public interest.

Shaidorov's triumph on the Olympic stage has evidently inspired a new generation of skaters and fans in Kazakhstan, contributing to the nation's growing reputation in figure skating. The 2027 Four Continents Championships will mark the largest figure skating event ever hosted by Kazakhstan.

While this is a landmark event for the sport in the country, Kazakhstan has prior experience hosting major international winter competitions. The nation previously hosted the 2011 Asian Winter Games and the 2017 Winter Universiade, both of which included figure skating disciplines, laying the groundwork for successfully managing a large-scale event like the upcoming championships.