In Episode 11 of The Skating Session, Tony Wheeler and Thomas Vu dive deep into the 2025–2026 Grand Prix assignments for men and women. They walk through the ISU grids event by event, analyzing key matchups, surprise omissions, and the stakes for Olympic qualification. From comeback skaters like Sui and Han to high-stakes U.S. men's rivalries and the crowded Japanese women's field, they break down what to expect across each Grand Prix stop.

They explore the implications of the ISU's assignment rules, the strategic use of TBD slots, and how federations may be angling for second spots or holding back for summer monitoring. Key themes include the unpredictability of fields, internal national battles for Olympic berths, and how consistency and fall season performances could shape the Grand Prix Final lineup.

This episode is packed with te ...