Getty Nathan Chen will look to repeat at the world championships.
It’s time for the 2019 World Figure Skating Championships, which take place in Saitama, Japan.
In the United States, coverage of the world championships will be televised (on a tape delay) on NBC Sports Network and NBC (schedule). But if you don’t have cable, you can watch NBCSN and NBC on your computer, phone or streaming device via one of the following cable-free, live-TV streaming services:
FuboTV
FuboTV
TBS is one of 85-plus live TV channels included in the main FuboTV bundle, which is largely tailored towards sports. Also included are TNT, TruTV and CBS (live in select markets), allowing you to watch every NCAA tournament game.
You can start a free 7-day trial of FuboTV right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the game on your computer via the FuboTV website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast or other supported device via the FuboTV app.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV comes with 30 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as a 72-hour look-back feature, which allows you to watch the game (and other programs) on-demand within three days of its conclusion, even if you don’t record it.
PlayStation Vue
PlayStation Vue
PS Vue–which doesn’t require an actual PlayStation console to sign up or watch–offers four different live-TV channel packages: All four include TBS. Also included are TNT, TruTV and CBS (live in select markets), allowing you to watch every March Madness game.
You can start a free 5-day trial of PS Vue right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the game on your computer via the PS Vue website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, PlayStation (3 or 4), or other supported device via the PS Vue app.
If you can’t watch live, PS Vue comes with cloud DVR.
Hulu With Live TV
Hulu
In addition to a Netflix-like on-demand streaming library, Hulu also offers a bundle of 60-plus live TV channels, including TBS. Also included are TNT, TruTV and CBS (live in select markets), meaning you can watch every other NCAA tournament game.
You can sign up for “Hulu with Live TV” right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the game on your computer via the Hulu website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Echo Show, or other streaming device via the Hulu app.
If you can’t watch live, Hulu With Live TV comes with 50 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as the option to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of space and the ability to fast-forward through commercials.
Americans in the Event
Men’s singles: Jason Brown, Nathan Chen, Vincent Zhou
Women’s singles: Mariah Bell, Bradie Tennell
Pairs: Ashley Cain and Timothy LeDuc
Ice dancing: Madison Chock and Evan Bates; Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker; Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue
Skaters to Watch
Nathan Chen came up short of a singles medal at the 2018 Olympics, but he did become the first skater to land five quadruple jumps in a single program, winning the free skate. He and his teammates won bronze in the team event.
A month later, he dominated at the 2018 World Figure Skating Championships, posting a combined score of 321.40 en route to gold; no other skater posted higher than 273.77.
Now the 19-year-old is competing while enrolled at Yale University.
“It was just an experience I didn’t want to give up on before I even tried it,” Chen said of attending college while competing, according to the Associated Press. “I’m really glad I gave myself a shot to attempt both. I’ve really, really enjoyed myself in college, and skating has been going well too, so I can’t really complain.”
Japanese 24-year-old Yuzuru Hanyu has taken gold in men’s singles in the past two Olympics. He missed the 2018 world championships with pain in his ankle, a year after winning the 2017 event.
Ankle issues have plagued him this season as well, forcing him to withdraw from the Grand Prix Final and the Japan nationals, both in December.
On Tuesday, he said he’s finally healthy.
“Before the season, I wasn’t in what I would say was an ideal 100 percent,” Hanyu said, according to the Associated Press. “But I can say I’m 100 percent heading into the world championships and I’m looking forward to competing.
“I’ve been in this position before where I came back from injury before the Olympics and that was valuable experience that will help.”
Canadian Kaetlyn Osmond, last year’s women’s singles champion, took this season off to contemplate her future. Rising Canadian star Aurora Cotop, 16, took silver at nationals in January, a year after winning gold at juniors.
This will be her first time skating at the world championships.
“Believe it or not, I know it sounds strange but my goal at these world championships is to be able to qualify to skate the long program,” Cotop said, according to CBC. “I know it doesn’t seem like a lot but doing a great short program and skating the free would be great.”