CBC Sports: The Canadian Exclusive Broadcaster Of 2024 ISU World Figure Skating Championships

The excitement is palpable as CBC Sports gears up to bring the ISU WORLD FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS to Canadian audiences, marking the first time in over a decade that this prestigious event will take place on home soil. From March 20 to March 24, fans across the country can immerse themselves in more than 40 hours of exclusive coverage, accessible via broadcast and streaming platforms.

With Montreal as the backdrop, every thrilling moment of the championships will be available live. Fans can tune into the free CBC Gem streaming service, cbcsports.ca/figureskating, and the CBC Sports app on both iOS and Android devices to catch all the action. CBC SPORTS PRESENTS will also offer extensive coverage throughout the week on CBC TV and CBC Gem, starting with primetime coverage on Thursday, March 21 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

The broadcast team in Montreal includes host Andi Petrillo and Scott Russell, with Brenda Irving providing play-by-play commentary. They are joined by a stellar lineup of experts including Olympian and four-time World Champion Kurt Browning, three-time Olympic medallist Meagan Duhamel for men’s, women’s and pairs events, and Canadian ice dancer Asher Hill for ice dance and the gala event.

In addition to live coverage, CBC Sports' digital series THAT FIGURE SKATING SHOW will offer fans a special preview episode from Montreal. Hosted by Asher Hill, the episode will cover Canada’s top skaters, international stars to watch, and Asher’s Podium Picks. Exclusive digital content will continue throughout the competition, culminating in a recap episode that breaks down key winners, storylines, and moments. Fans can access this content on CBC Sports’ YouTube page and CBC Olympics’ social media channels.

This year’s ISU WORLD FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS will showcase 200 of the world’s best figure skaters from over 40 countries competing in men’s singles, women’s singles, pairs, and ice dance. Among those vying for podium spots are Canadian athletes Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps in pairs, currently ranked second globally, and last year’s ice dance bronze medallists Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier.

For all things figure skating, cbcsports.ca/figureskating is the go-to destination. The site will feature the latest news, highlights, and analysis from the World Championships, along with daily live streams. Fans can also catch major Canadian medal moments live on CBC Olympics and CBC Sports social feeds.

About CBC Sports: As Canada's Olympic Network through 2032 and Canada's Paralympic Network through 2024, CBC/Radio-Canada is dedicated to showcasing Canadian and international athletes and sports across all platforms. Under the CBC Sports and Hockey Night in Canada brands, coverage spans television, online at cbcsports.ca, and through the CBC Sports app for iOS and Android devices. CBC Sports is committed to telling the journey of high-performance athletes every step of the way, ensuring Canadians recognize their national representatives long before they see them on the podium.

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