The Grand Prix figure skating season will determine the Olympic favorites. It begins this week with a duel between the current leading man — Yuzuru Hanyu — and the last skater to beat him in major competition — U.S. champion Nathan Chen.
The Rostelecom Cup in Moscow opens the six-event series of qualifying events for the Grand Prix Final in Japan in December.
The Rostelecom live broadcast schedule on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA (all times Eastern):
Friday
Men’s Short — 7 a.m.
Short Dance — 9 a.