Ed Appleby to Compete at ISU Olympic Qualifier - GB Seeks Men’s Spot for Milano-Cortina 2026

British Ice Skating is delighted to confirm that Ed Appleby will represent Great Britain at the upcoming ISU Skate to Milano Figure Skating Qualifier 2025 - Beijing, taking place 18-21 September 2025. Ed will be competing in the Men’s Singles event in his bid to help Great Britain secure one of the men’s Olympic spots still available for the 2026 Winter Games in Milano-Cortina.

This Qualifier is the last chance for skaters to earn Olympic berths in each discipline for their nation. Places still to be claimed are:

• 5 Men’s Singles

• 5 Women’s Singles

• 3 Pairs

• 4 Ice Dance teams

  
  

Skaters do not themselves qualify the spot personally; rather the spot is earned for their national federation, similar to the spots already qualified at the 2025 World Championships earlier this year in Boston.

Alongside Ed, Great Britain will also be represented on the judging panel by Mary Chapman, who will officiate at the event. Having a British Official on the panel is a mark of the respect and expertise of our officials within the international skating community.

Event Details & Schedule

When: 18-21 September 2025

Where: Beijing, China (Beijing National Indoor Stadium)

How to Watch Live

British audiences and international fans can watch through the ISU’s YouTube channel, which will carry free live streaming of all segments, with archived replays available following the event. 

Full Schedule (UK Times – BST, UTC+1)

Date	Segment
Fri 19 Sept	Rhythm Dance – 5:15am • Pairs Short Program – 8:30am • Women’s Short Program – 11:00am
Sat 20 Sept	Men’s Short Program – 3:00am • Pairs Free Skate – 7:30am • Women’s Free Skate – 10:15am
Sun 21 Sept	Free Dance – 3:00am • Men’s Free Skate – 6:45am

(All times subject to final confirmation from the ISU.)

The entire BIS community will be watching and rooting for Ed to deliver his best. Should he secure a men’s quota place for Team GB, it would mark a significant achievement for British figure skating ahead of Milano-Cortina 2026!

We will be sharing updates, results, and commentary throughout the event via BIS channels. Please follow our social media and website for live links, recaps, and all the latest.