Lombardy Trophy: the ice that unites the world

Since 2013, the Lombardy Trophy has become a must-attend event for figure skating fans. This international competition is held every September in Bergamo, at theIceLab Arena, and represents one of the most important stages of the circuit ISU Challenger Series.

The story of IceLab: beating heart of the Lombardia Trophy

The main organizer of the Lombardia Trophy is. IceLab Bergamo, a reality that has been able to transform a passion into a center of excellence for skating. Founded by a group of local enthusiasts and technicians, IceLab has grown to become a point of reference for athletes and coaches from all over the world. The facility offers skating classes, competitive training and hosts international events, contributing significantly to the promotion and development of figure skating in Italy.

Past editions: steady growth

The Lombardy Trophy has seen steady growth over the years. The first edition was held in 2013 in Sesto San Giovanni, and then moved to Bergamo in 2016. Since then, the competition has seen the participation of world-caliber athletes and has become increasingly relevant on the international scene.

The competing disciplines: a mix of elegance and technique

During the Lombardia Trophy, medals are awarded in four main disciplines:

• Men's and women's singles: athletes performing free and short programs, combining jumps, pirouettes and choreographed steps.
• Pairs of artistic: two skaters performing synchronized routines together, including lifts, flips and acrobatic solutions.
• Ice dancing: couples performing choreography to music, with emphasis on expression and synchronization.

Each discipline requires years of training and dedication, and the Lombardia Trophy provides a prestigious showcase for athletes from around the world.

International participation: a global event

The Lombardy Trophy attracts athletes each year from over 25 nations, including the United States, Canada, Japan, Russia, France, Germany and many others. This makes the competition a world-class event, where young hopefuls and established champions compete on an international stage.

The value of competition: beyond the medal

Participating in the Lombardia Trophy is not only about competing for a medal, but also about accumulating points for the ISU world ranking, critical for qualifying for events such as the World Championships and the Olympics. In addition, the competition provides an opportunity for athletes to test their programs in a high-level environment before they face their toughest seasonal challenges.

Where to follow the event: streaming and broadcasting

For fans who wish to follow the event, the Lombardia Trophy is broadcast live on Ice-Stars.tv, a platform dedicated to ice sports. In addition, some competitions are broadcast on RaiSport e RaiPlay Sports 1, offering comprehensive coverage of the event.

Program of the 2025 edition

The 2025 edition of the Lombardy Trophy will be held from the Sept. 11 to 14 at the IceLab Arena in Bergamo, Italy. The program includes:

• September 11: Official Training.
• September 12: Short program pairs, women and men.
• September 13: Free skating women and rd ice dance.
• September 14: Free skating pairs, fre skating ice dance, free skating men.

Specific race times will be available on the official IceLab Bergamo website https://www.ice-lab.it/ and on streaming platforms.