The World Figure Cup 2025 will land in the Americas for the very first time. Buenos Aires will host the competition from Friday to Sunday at the Parque Olímpico de la Juventud, where the world’s best compulsory figures specialists will take to the floor.
Organized by World Skate, this marks the first time the event has been staged outside Europe. In just three editions, the Cup had previously been held in Italy, reflecting the traditional concentration of venues in the Old Continent and in Asia within the international calendar. The arrival in Buenos Aires now opens the door to a stronger presence of artistic skating across the Americas.
A landmark step for compulsory figures
The choice of Buenos Aires as host city underlines the international federation’s commitment to expanding the visibility of compulsory figures throughout the continent. For Argentina and South America, the appointment represents recognition of a growing base of clubs and athletes dedicated to a discipline often overshadowed by Free Skating.
The Parque Olímpico de la Juventud, a legacy of the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, will stage the competition in its dedicated artistic skating arena. With capacity for thousands of spectators, the venue has been adapted to host an event that not only brings together the world’s top skaters but also aims to leave a lasting technical and developmental impact in the region.
Leading names in Buenos Aires
The entry list features European champions such as Federico Buracchi, reigning winner in 2024, Andrea Zazzaroni, and Ilaria Beretti, who will defend her women’s title. Brazil will be represented by Felipe Werle, a leading figure in South America, while the United States brings Sean Folstein and several promising younger skaters.
Among these emerging names is Madison Gray, a 17-year-old American skater, who said in a recent interview: “Being here today, knowing that I am going to compete at the World Championships, is incredible. I have had some setbacks along the way, but I always come back stronger.” Her presence in Buenos Aires highlights the focus on the next generation in a discipline of immense technical demand.
Competition schedule and international coverage
The Cup will unfold across three days. Friday will feature the youth and cadet events, with the opening ceremony scheduled for the evening. Saturday promises the highest anticipation with the senior women’s and men’s categories, while Sunday will be reserved for the junior finals.
World Skate has confirmed that the entire event will be streamed live on its official website, ensuring global access to the competition. The federation expects that digital broadcasting will help increase interest in compulsory figures and strengthen the discipline’s presence within the international calendar. In addition, Buenos Aires has also been chosen to host the International Artistic Seminar & Camp 2025 in December, with the Seminar for judges, coaches and officials from 5 to 7 December, alongside Free Skating and Dance camps at the Parque Olímpico de la Juventud.
