2018 GP Helsinki: Info & Streaming
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The 2018 Grand Prix Series hits its third stop this week in Helsinki, Finland! Here’s a guide on how to watch. Keep an eye on this post for updates as more info appears.
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SCHEDULE
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Nov. 2: Pairs’ SP 15:00; Ladies’ SP 16:54; Rhythm Dance 18:47
Nov. 3: Men’s SP 12:45; Pairs’ FS 14:37; Ladies’ FS 17:30; Free Dance 19:40
HOW TO WATCH
Be careful of popups and ads on free streaming sites. We are not responsible for the quality of the streams; we only provide the links. This post focuses on live broadcasts. Other TV channels not mentioned here might show the competition in delayed broadcasts. Please check your local TV channels for more skating broadcasts.
Many streams for major figure skating events have geographical restrictions. In order to unblock streams, consider using a VPN (Virtual Private Network). Free VPN services are available online (eg. Setup VPN), but the most reliable ones usually require a fee.
Fan streams: These fan-run streams may livestream part or all of the event: QQ Live, FS Live. Check the streams when the events are on. The streams should be available worldwide.
ISU: The ISU will stream the entire competition and gala live in countries that have not purchased broadcasting rights for the event.
NBC Gold: Subscribers in the USA can watch the entire competition live on NBC Gold. NBC Gold subscriptions include most major competitions in the skating season.
CBC Sports: Canada’s CBC Sports will stream the entire competition and gala live. CBC will also air the competition on TV in delayed broadcasts; see their website for more info. Streaming schedule in Eastern Time:
11/2: Pairs’ SP 9:00AM; Ladies’ SP 10:50AM; Rhythm Dance 12:45PM
11/3: Mens’ SP 6:45AM; Pairs’ FS 8:35AM; Ladies’ FS 11:30AM; Free Dance 1:40PM
11/4: Men’s FS 7:00AM; Gala 10:30AM
Official streams (blocked outside of Canada)
Match Arena: Russia’s Match Arena will air most of the competition and gala live. Broadcast schedule in Moscow Time:
11/2: Pair’s SP 16:00 (live); Ladies’ SP 17:50 (live); Rhythm Dance 19:45 (live)
11/3: Men’s SP 13:45 (live); Ladies’ FS 19:30 (live); Free Dance 20:40 (live); Pairs’ FS 22:15 (taped)
11/4: Men’s FS 15:00 (live); Gala 18:30 (live)
Unblocked streams: Stream 1, Stream 2, Stream 3, Stream 4, Stream 5, Stream 6
Sportbox: Russia’s Sportbox.ru will stream the entire competition and gala live, except for the pairs’ free skate. The streams are blocked outside of Russia. Broadcast schedule in Moscow Time:
11/2:Pair’s SP 16:00; Ladies’ SP 17:50; Rhythm Dance 19:45
11/3:Men’s SP 13:45; Ladies’ FS 19:30; Free Dance 20:40
Eurosport Player: Subscribers to Eurosport Player can stream the competition and gala live online. Eurosport Player is only available in Europe. Please check the schedule in your own respective countries.
Russian Eurosport: Russian Eurosport 2 will air most of the competition live. Other Eurosport channels may have slightly different schedules; check your local TV listings to make sure. Broadcast schedule in Moscow Time:
11/2: Pair’s SP 16:00 (live); Ladies’ SP 18:00 (live); Rhythm Dance 19:30 (live)
11/3: Men’s SP 13:45 (live); Pairs’ FS 15:15 (live); Ladies’ FS 18:30 (live); Free Dance 20:45 (live)
11/4: Men’s FS 18:00 (taped)
British Eurosport: British Eurosport 2 will air most of the competition live. Other Eurosport channels may have slightly different schedules; check your local TV listings to make sure. Broadcast schedule in GMT:
11/2: Pairs’ SP 13:00 (live); Ladies’ SP 15:00 (live); Rhythm Dance 16:30 (live)
11/3: Men’s SP 10:45 (live); Pairs’ FS 12:15 (live); Ladies’ FS 13:30 (live); Free Dance 17:45 (live)
11/4: TBA
YLE: Finland’s YLE Areena and YLE TV2 will stream the entire competition and gala live. The streams are blocked outside of Finland. Schedule in EET:
11/2:Pair’s SP 14:55; Ladies’ SP 16:50; Rhythm Dance 18:40
11/3:Men’s SP 12:40; Pairs’ FS 14:30; Ladies’ FS 17:25; Free Dance 19:35
RaiSport: Italy’s RaiSport and RaiSport+HD will air parts of the competition live. Broadcast schedule in CET:
11/2: Pairs’ SP 14:55 (live); Ladies’ SP 16:45 (live)
11/3: Pairs’ FS 14:40 (live); Ladies’ FS 22:30 (taped)
11/4: Free Dance 00:00 (taped)
ELTA Sports: Taiwan’s ELTA Sports 3 will air the entire competition and gala live. Schedule in China Standard Time:
11/2: Pairs’ SP 21:00; Ladies’ SP 23:30
11/3: Rhythm Dance 00:30; Men’s SP 18:30; Pairs’ FS 20:30; Ladies’ FS 23:30
11/4: Free Dance 01:30; Men’s FS 20:00; Gala 23:30
Official stream (blocked outside of Taiwan)
Other TV channels: Other TV channels such as TV Asahi and SBS Sports will also air parts of the competition in taped broadcasts. Check your local TV channels for other skating broadcasts.
On demand: If you can’t watch live, videos from the competition will be uploaded online very quickly, so you can always catch up later. Search skaters’ names on Youtube and filter by upload date for the latest videos.