2023 Japanese & Italian National Championships: Info & Streaming
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World Championship spots are on the line as the Japanese National Championships kicks off this week in Nagano! More information will be added to this post when available.
See also: 2023-24 Japanese Domestic Competitions; 2023-24 Minor National Championships
Results (JP) | Results (EN) | Schedule | Website | Fuji TV | Medalists on Ice
SCHEDULE
Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Subscribe to our Google calendar to get all competition times in your own time zone.
Dec. 21: Pairs’ SP 15:00; Men’s SP 15:52
Dec. 22: Rhythm Dance 14:30; Women’s SP 15:52
Dec. 23: Pairs’ FS 15:00; Men’s FS 16:35
Dec. 24: Free Dance 14:30; Women’s FS 17:00
Dec. 25: Medalists on Ice (Gala) 15:00
TV SCHEDULE
Fuji TV: Fuji TV and related channels will broadcast the competition live. Pairs, ice dance, and earlier groups of singles will air on CS Fuji and BS Fuji, while later groups of singles will air on Fuji TV. See “How to Watch” section for more info. Schedule in JST:
12/21: Pairs’ SP 15:00 (CS Fuji TWO, live); Men’s SP Group 1-3 15:50 (CS Fuji TWO, live); Men’s SP Group 4-5 19:00 (Fuji TV, delayed?)
12/22: Rhythm Dance 14:30 (CS Fuji TWO, live); Women’s SP Group 1-3 15:50 (CS Fuji TWO, live; BS Fuji live from 16:55); Women’s SP Group 4-5 19:00 (Fuji TV, delayed?)
12/23: Pairs’ FS 15:00 (CS Fuji TWO, live); Men’s FS Group 1-2 16:30 (CS Fuji TWO, live; BS Fuji live from 17:00); Men’s FS Group 3-4 18:30 (Fuji TV, delayed?)
12/24: Free Dance 14:30 (CS Fuji TWO, live); Women’s FS Group 1-2 17:00 (CS Fuji TWO & BS Fuji, live); Women’s FS Group 3-4 19:00 (Fuji TV, delayed?)
12/25: Medalists on Ice 15:00 (CS Fuji TWO, live; Fuji TV from 15:45)
HOW TO WATCH
To access streams and videos that are region-restricted to Japan, please try to use a VPN set to a Japanese server location.
Fan streams: The following fan streams may show the competition; check when the events are on. There are no regional restrictions.
Fuji on Demand: Fuji on Demand (FOD) is the official streaming service of Fuji TV. It will livestream and archive the entire competition and gala for subscribers (200¥ for the first month, 976¥/mo afterwards). FOD is blocked outside of Japan but can be accessed with a VPN.
TVer: TVer will show the later groups of the singles competitions. The broadcast may be delayed. The streams are free but blocked outside of Japan. They can be accessed with a VPN. Schedule and links:
12/21: Men’s SP Group 4-5 19:00
12/22: Women’s SP Group 4-5 19:00
12/23: Men’s FS Group 3-4 19:06
12/24: Women’s FS Group 3-4 19:08
IPTV services: Various IPTV services are available for watching Japanese TV outside of Japan. You will need to download and install software on your computer, phone or TV. All options require a subscription, though some services offer a free trial. Videos are temporarily archived for 2-4 weeks.
Japan TV (lowest tier offers Fuji TV, highest tier offers CS Fuji. 3-day test subscription)
Himawari (lowest tier offers Fuji TV, highest tier offers CS Fuji. 3-day and 7-day test subscriptions)
Muji TV (lowest tier offers Fuji TV, highest tier offers BS Fuji, CS Fuji not available. 3-day test subscription)
Nozomi (lowest tier offers Fuji TV, middle tier offers CS Fuji. 3-day test subscription)
Kaeri TV (lowest tier offers Fuji TV, highest tier offers CS Fuji. 3-day free trial)
YoiTV (offers Fuji TV and CS Fuji. 1-day free trial)
Other streams: See this website for possible Fuji TV streams.
Extras: The Fuji TV Sports Youtube channel will livestream backstage events such as order draws and interviews. The channel also uploads some skaters’ performances. Streams and videos are blocked outside of Japan but can be accessed with a VPN.
12/20: Opening Ceremony & SP Order Draw 18:30
12/25: World Team Press Conference 09:00
On demand: Videos may be uploaded online by fans. Search skaters' names on Youtube and filter by upload date for the latest videos.
ITALIAN NATIONALS
Type: National championships
When: Dec. 22-23
Where: Pinerolo, Italy
Level & disciplines: senior men, women, ice dance, pairs; junior ice dance
Senior Schedule (UTC+1)
12/22: Rhythm Dance 17:00; Men’s SP 17:40; Women’s SP 18:30; Pairs’ SP 19:55
12/23: Free Dance 16:30; Men’s FS 17:20; Women’s FS 18:25; Pairs’ FS 20:10
Notable entries: Corey Circelli, Gabriele Frangipani, Nikolaj Memola, Lara Naki Gutmann, Sarina Joos, Anna Pezzetta, Lucrezia Beccari/Matteo Guarise, Rebecca Ghilardi/Filippo Ambrosini, Charlene Guignard/Marco Fabbri
How to watch: Italian Eurosport will livestream the entire competition for subscribers in Italy.