Broadcast Schedule Spans Peacock, NBC, and USA Network The exhibition gala begins live at 2 p.m. Eastern Time on Peacock on Saturday, February 21, 2026 [1][2]. NBC picks up the feed at 2:55 p.m. ET the same day, inserting selected segments into its primetime lineup later that night [1][2]. A repeat airing runs on USA Network at 1:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, providing an additional viewing window for audiences who missed the live broadcast [1][2].

Artistic Freedom Permits Props, Friends, and Unrestricted Choreography The gala is described as a celebration of “pure artistic freedom,” allowing skaters to incorporate props or bring friends onto the ice, a stark contrast to the regulated competitive programs [1][2]. Both outlets note that there are “few restrictions” on program content, encouraging creative expression and personalized storytelling [1][2]. This relaxed format lets medalists showcase personal styles and experimental elements without fear of deduction [1][2].

All‑Disciplines Feature Medalists and Rising Stars Women’s singles include U.S. athletes Alysa Liu and Amber Glenn, Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai, Russia’s Adeliia Petrosian, Estonia’s Niina Petrokina, and South Korea’s Lee Haein [1][2]. Men’s singles feature Ilia Malinin (USA), Yuma Kagiyama (JPN), and Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov among others [1][2]. Pairs present Japan’s Riku Miura/Kyuichi Kihara and Italy’s Sara Conti/Niccolò Macii, while ice‑dance showcases France’s Guillaume Cizeron/Laurence Fournier Beaudry and the USA’s Madison Chock/Evan Bates [1][2]. The lineup reflects the sport’s elite field across every discipline, drawing directly from the medal ceremony roster [1][2].

No Conflicting Details Across Sources Both WBNS and King5 report identical broadcast times, artistic‑freedom policies, and athlete line‑ups, confirming a consistent narrative about the gala’s structure and participants [1][2].