American Gold Live at Penn Ice Rink to Feature Champion Skaters Malinin, Liu

As the countdown to the 2026 Winter Olympics begins, premier figure skaters will gather at the Class of 1923 Ice Skating Rink in West Philadelphia for the holiday event, American Gold Live. Scheduled for December 13, 2023, at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., the show promises an exciting lineup of athletes, including reigning world champions Ilia Malinin and Alysa Liu, along with world silver medalist Isabeau Levito.

Star-Studded Lineup at American Gold Live

The event will also feature 1988 Olympic champion Brian Boitano as the host. Malinin, known as the “Quad God,” expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “It’s my first time skating at that rink, and I think it’s going to be a fun event.”

Road to Milano-Cortina 2026

American Gold Live sets the stage for the U.S. Figure Skating National Championships, which will occur from January 4 to January 11, 2026. These championships will serve as a critical selection process for the U.S. team competing at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics in February 2026.

Achievements of Featured Skaters

• Ilia Malinin: Aged 21, Malinin has two world championship titles and three U.S. titles. He is notable for executing the quadruple Axel in competition.
• Alysa Liu: A 2022 Olympian, Liu also recently secured her second career title at the Grand Prix Final.
• Isabeau Levito: The reigning world silver medalist completes this impressive lineup of champions.

Malinin’s Record-Breaking Performance

Recently, Malinin made headlines by landing seven quadruple jumps at the Grand Prix Final in Japan, earning him a world record in the free skate segment. His self-curated program for American Gold Live will allow him to express more creativity on the ice.

Live Experience and Ticket Information

Malinin believes that witnessing figure skating live offers a completely different perspective compared to watching online. “People often don’t understand how difficult it is unless they see it live,” he noted.

• Ticket Options:
  • On-Ice VIP Experience
  • Penn Community Tier (discounted for students, faculty, staff, and alumni)

Tickets for American Gold Live are available on the event’s website. Attendees can look forward to a dazzling display of talent and artistry as the Olympics approach.