2020-21 Russian & Japanese National Championships: Info & Streaming
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RUSSIAN NATIONALS
Russian Nationals will take place in Chelyabinsk from Dec. 24-27.
Results (EN) | Results (RUS) | Entries | Schedule | Website
SCHEDULE (UTC+5)
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Dec. 24: Men’s SP 14:00; Rhythm Dance 16:50; Pairs’ SP 20:00
Dec. 25: Free Dance 13:30; Men’s FS 16:15; Ladies’ SP 19:20
Dec. 26: Pairs’ FS 16:30; Ladies’ FS 19:00
Dec. 27: Medal Ceremonies 13:00; Gala 14:00
HOW TO WATCH
Russia:Channel 1 will stream the entire competition live. This stream is blocked outside of Russia.
International: The Channel 1 Youtube will livestream the entire competition with commentary by Ted Barton. These streams are available worldwide.
12/24: Men’s SP, Rhythm Dance, Pairs’ SP
12/25: Free Dance, Men’s FS, Ladies’ SP
12/26: Pairs’ FS, Ladies’ FS
12/27: Medal Ceremonies, Gala
On demand: The 1tv Youtube channel will archive its livestreams (playlist). Videos will also be uploaded online by fans. Search skaters’ names on Youtube and filter by upload date for the latest videos.
JAPANESE NATIONALS
Japanese Nationals will take place in Nagano from Dec. 25-28.
Results & Entries (JP) | Results & Entries (EN) | Schedule | Fuji TV | MOI
SCHEDULE (UTC+9)
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Dec. 25: Men’s SP 12:30; Ladies’ SP 17:00
Dec. 26: Rhythm Dance 15:30; Men’s FS 17:04
Dec. 27: Free Dance 15:30; Ladies’ FS 17:04
Dec. 28: Gala 15:00
HOW TO WATCH
A subscription to a TV package (eg. iSakura, Japan TV) is usually the most reliable way to access Japanese TV channels outside of Japan.
Fan streams: The following fan streams might show the competition; check the streams when events are on. The streams are available worldwide. (Stream 1, Stream 2)
Fuji On Demand: Viewers with FOD Premium (paid) can stream the entire competition and gala live online. A 2-week trial period is available for FOD Premium. Regular FOD (free) will only livestream the earlier groups of the singles competitions. These services are only available in Japan.
BS Fuji, CS Fuji ONE: BS Fuji and Fuji ONE will air ice dance and the earlier groups of the singles competitions live on TV. Broadcast schedule in JST:
12/25: Men’s SP Grp 1-5 12:30-16:40 (live, Fuji ONE); Ladies’ SP Grp 1-3 17:00-19:30 (live, Fuji ONE)
12/26: Rhythm Dance 15:30-16:15 (live, Fuji ONE); Men’s FS Grp 1-2 17:00-19:00 (live, BS Fuji & Fuji ONE)
12/27: Free Dance 15:30-16:20 (live, Fuji ONE); Ladies’ FS Grp 1-2 17:00-19:00 (live, BS Fuji & Fuji ONE)
Fuji TV: Regular Fuji TV will air the later groups of the singles competitions and the gala live on TV. Broadcast schedule in JST:
12/25: Ladies’ SP Grp 4-5 19:00-22:52 (live + some taped men’s SPs)
12/26: Men’s FS Grp 3-4 19:00-21:15 (live)
12/27: Ladies’ FS Grp 3-4 19:00-21:15 (live)
12/28: Gala 15:45-17:43 (live)
Free Fuji TV stream (unblocked)
Backstage: The Fuji TV Sports Youtube will livestream some backstage events. These streams are blocked outside of Japan.
12/24: Opening ceremony & SP order draws 18:30-19:30
12/26: Warmup area during RD & men’s FS; Men’s press conference 22:00-23:00
12/27: Warmup area during FD & ladies’ FS; Ladies’ press conference 22:00-22:30; World team announcement 22:30-23:00
On demand: The Fuji TV Sports Youtube may upload some performances. Videos may also be uploaded online by fans. Search skaters’ names on Youtube and filter by upload date for the latest videos.