I talked to Ilia Malinin. He told us what you can expect at ‘Stars On Ice’

If you saw Ilia Malinin skate at the 2026 Winter Olympics and thought you got the full “Quad God” experience, think again.

“You get such a different feeling, such a different rush when you see us live,” Malinin, 21, told The Post in an exclusive interview.

“When you’re watching through a TV, you don’t understand how fast we’re flying by and how high we’re actually jumping.”

Thankfully, that can be rectified when the Gold Medalist and his Stars On Ice teammates (and fellow Winter Olympians) Alysa Liu, Madison Chock, Evan Bates, Amber Glenn, Ellie Kam and more glide into a frosty arena near you on their ongoing ‘Stars On Ice Tour.’

That includes three huge upcoming New York and New Jersey stops. The titular stars are slated to skate at:

At the time of publication, they have 21 shows all over the States remaining on their schedule.

As a bonus, should you attend, you’ll get to see a brand new Ilia program that’s even more in line with his personality.

“A lot of it is music I want to skate to,” he explained. “I actually often do my own show program choreography now so it’s more fun for me and I feel more intimate with it. Hopefully, that can grow into me choreographing my own competitive programs, too.”

More than anything though, you’ll get to see these Olympians have a blast without any pressure tied to winning gold.

“It’s so fun for us to be around other Olympic-level athletes and enjoy the beauty of skating without having the expectations of a competition. I’m just so happy to be a part of this team.”

Now, that sounds even better than witnessing the highest jump up close and personal.

For more information, our team has everything you need to know and mre about seeing ‘Stars On Ice’ live below plus an in-depth interview with Ilia.

Stars On Ice ticket prices

A complete calendar including all U.S. tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:

Stars On Ice U.S. dates

April 28 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA
April 29 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI
May 1 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ
May 2 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA
May 3 at the UBS Arena in Elmont, NY
May 5 at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY
May 7 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO
May 8 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL
May 10 at the Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, MN
May 12 at the Blue FCU Arena in Loveland, CO
May 14 at the Maverik Center in West Valley City, UT
May 16 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA
May 17 at the SAP Center in San Jose, CA
May 21 at the Numerica Veterans Arena in Spokane, WA
May 22 at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee, WA
May 23 at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA
May 24 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, OR
May 27 at the Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ
May 29 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, TX
May 30 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, TX
May 31 at the Landers Center in Southaven, MS

Canada Stars On Ice

The U.S. isn’t the only country putting on a Stars On Ice Tour after the Olympics this spring.

Our friends up north are doing the same starting in late April.

Notable names set to dazzle include Elvis Stojko, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps, Katelyn Osmond and Madeline Schizas among others.

To see if there’s a show headed to your neck of the woods, you can find all Canada Stars On Ice shows below:

Canada Stars On Ice dates

April 23 at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, NS, CA
April 24 at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, NB, CA
April 26 at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, CA
April 30 at Place Bell in Laval, QC, CA
May 1 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, CA
May 2 at the TD Coliseum in Hamilton, ON, CA
May 3 at the Canada Life Place in London, ON, CA
May 6 at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB, CA
May 8 at the Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, CA
May 10 at the Prospera Place in Kelowna, BC, CA
May 12 at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, CA
May 14 at the Save on Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, BC, CA
May 16 at the Chilliwack Coliseum in Chilliwack, BC, CA

U.S. Stars On Ice 2026 skaters

To make sure you’re familiar with all of the skaters taking the ice at this year’s festivities, here are their most impressive achievements:

Madison Chock & Evan Bates
Olympic Team Gold and Ice Dance Silver Medalists, three-time reigning World Champions, and seven-time reigning U.S. Champions.

Emily Chan and Spencer Howe
2026 Olympians.

As noted above, more skated will be announced at a later date.

Ilia Malinin interview

We spoke to Ilia Malinin at length ahead of his Prudential Center and UBS Arena ‘Stars On Ice Tour’ shows. Here’s what the elite skater had to say.

What are some of the most valuable things you learned from your parents and Raf?

One of the most important lessons is taking everything one step at a time and going with the flow.

That’s something that’s helped me achieve what I want to do in the sport. I also recently learned it’s okay to be different and stay authentic to yourself. You don’t need to live up to other people’s expectations.

Which skaters inspire you?

There’s a few that stick with me. Yuzuru Hanyu is one of the my favorites. He’s like a God to me. He helped me find my style with his technical abilities and passion on the ice.

Nathan Chen, too. He’s really been an inspiration for me. He’s so consistent. Kurt Browning’s another one. The way he presents himself ice on the ice is so amazing.

Any crazy stories from the tour you can share?

Not necessarily crazy stories but we’ve been to a few cool places. We went to Universal and that was amazing. We went with pretty much the whole cast and had quick access to all of the rides and all the attractions.

Even being on the tour busses and going from city to city is always so fun.

Have you started working on next season’s programs?

I have not, because I am still not sure what I want to do next season. I will have to see how I feel after Stars on Ice. So I’m still taking things one step at a time.

Since you’ve landed the quad axle many times, how do you keep pushing the envelope with your skating?

It’s more about finding things I can work on. That might not always be technical elements- it could also be improving my skating skills, improving my spins, finding new ways to be more creative and finding new concepts and programs.

I always come from a mindset of wanting to improve more and more, and that’s how it helps me push my limits every time, just to keep one-upping myself.

Who are you most proud of on the tour?

Alyssa Liu. I’m very proud of her because of everything she’s had to deal with after the Olympics. She’s a huge name in skating now and is the inspiration for all of us.

What’s a typical training day like when you’re on the road with Stars on Ice?

Usually we just get to the next city and have little time to rest. Then, we head to the rink halfway through the day to set everything up, check out the group numbers and see how the show is looking. After that, we have our individual practices to get us ready for the shows and then it’s showtime.

Which musical artists would you like to see live?

I would love to see NF live again but I’d also love to see Falling In Reverse, Babymetal, Skrillex, Ray Volpe or Sullivan King.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Huge family-friendly shows

Looking for even more entertainment that will be fun for the kids and grandparents?

We’ve got you covered.

Here are just five shows you won’t want to miss with the whole family.

• Disney On Ice

• “The Return of the Jedi” in concert

• The Price Is Right Live

• Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus

• Monster Jam

Prefer a concert? Check out our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the show of your dreams.

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This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.

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