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28 Sep 2026, Mon
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Cancun to Host 2026 National Ice Skating Championship

Ice skaters performing at the Happy Arena in Cancun during a preview of the 2026 National Ice Skating Championship

Cancun, Quintana Roo — The 39th National Ice Skating Championship will be held in Cancun from May 18 to 24, marking a historic first for the Caribbean coastal city. The event will take place at the Happy Arena in Plaza Outlet, located on the Cancun-Puerto Morelos highway near the airport.

Officials announced the competition at a press conference Tuesday at the venue. The championship will feature around 400 skaters from across Mexico, including athletes from Estado de Mexico, Mexico City, Puebla, Queretaro, Guanajuato, Nuevo Leon, Jalisco, Tabasco, Yucatan, San Luis Potosi, and Quintana Roo, as well as representatives from the National Polytechnic Institute and Metepec.

Two-time Olympic skater Donovan Carrillo, Mexico’s top figure skater, will participate in the event.

Jacobo Arzate Hop, president of the Quintana Roo Commission for Youth and Sport (CODEQ); Alejandro Luna Lopez, director of the Benito Juarez municipality’s Institute of Physical Culture and Sport; and Jesus Alcantara, director of Happy Arena, attended the announcement.

Organizers highlighted that the championship will boost sports tourism by attracting athletes, coaches, families, and visitors from various states, generating significant economic impact and promoting Cancun as a host city for national and international events.

Activities will run daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the Happy Arena during the championship is free. A preview exhibition featuring local Cancun skaters was held Tuesday.

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By Staff Desk

The Riviera Maya News & Events Staff Desk covers local events, cultural celebrations, community stories, and general news from across the Riviera Maya and Yucatán Peninsula. The Staff Desk produces timely coverage of festivals, municipal announcements, community initiatives, and stories that don't fall under a single specialist beat, ensuring that every corner of the region receives balanced attention.The Staff Desk draws from municipal calendars, event organizers, community submissions, and official announcements to keep English-speaking readers informed about what's happening in their communities — from charity events and school programs to local government services and cultural exhibitions.When individual bylines are not used, the Staff Desk attribution reflects collaborative reporting by the editorial team, with the same editorial standards, fact-checking, and translation review applied to every story.