The ISU European Figure Skating Championships return to the UK for the first time in over a decade, and there’s no better place to host this iconic event than Sheffield— home to a rich skating heritage and a vibrant sporting spirit.
Over one electrifying week 13 -18 January 2026, the continent’s finest skaters will captivate audiences with breathtaking performances, all vying for the ultimate glory on ice.
Utilita Arena Sheffield, renowned for hosting major sporting and entertainment events, will provide a spectacular stage for this world-class competition, with its modern facilities and capacity for large audiences making it the perfect setting for an event of this scale.
We can't wait to witness Europe’s Best take centre stage in Sheffield - the first round of tickets Go On Sale Tuesday 28 January, visit www.europeans2026.com for the latest information.
SUPERTRAM: The Arena has its very own stop - Arena / Olympic Legacy Park. This tram stop is served by the Yellow Route and Tram Train, both of which bypass the traffic giving you a fast, smooth and reliable way to get to your event. Tram tickets can be bought on board from the conductor, but for better value, buy ahead through the TSY Mobile app
Visit the Supertram website to plan your journey
BUS: The Arena is served by several bus routes click here to visit the Travel South Yorkshire website. You can also view a full list of route maps for the whole region - just click here.
Walk: head along the River Don on the five weirs walk or head along the canal towpath from Victoria Quays.
Looking for somewhere convenient to stay close to the action but near enough to experience the rest of our vibrant city? Sheffield is home to some fantastic hotels ready to provide a relaxing and comfortable stay.
Better still, we've worked with some of our key hotel partners in the city to help secure some exclusive rates especially for those attending the ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2026.
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Our compact city centre makes walking the natural option. For access to attractions, hotels and the Utilita Arena Sheffield, our state-of-the-art Supertram is visitor friendly and better still, its kind to our environment.
For unlimited travel across Sheffield, all public transport offers day tickets which can be purchased on board buses (from the driver) or on the trams (from the conductor). There'll be week long tickets available to purchase online and you'll find the details for the buses via this link www.sytravelmaster.com or here for trams.
Sheffield City Council operates several surface level car parks and on street parking – parking charges and maximum parking times vary – details can be found here. Privately operated multi storey and surface level car parking is also available across the city centre to give motorists lots of choice. Details (including up to date availability) can be found at en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/Sheffield/. If you are staying overnight, ask your accommodation provider if they have a discount parking offer with a preferred car parking site. Remember you'll need to validate your parking ticket for the discount to apply.
There are new rapid electric vehicle chargers in a range of locations across the city. You can find the SCC charge sites here or look at sites such as ZapMap for other locations of most publicly available chargers.
Sheffield now has a Clean Air Zone in Sheffield city centre to help lower emissions and improve air quality. This means that taxis, coaches and goods vehicles that don't meet the emissions standards will have to pay to drive in the city centre. Private cars and motorbikes will not be charged.
For anyone cycling into Sheffield, the city offers cycling stands, lockers and pumps across the city centre. Further details can be found here.