ISU World Cup 2025
The Pettit National Ice Center is excited to be hosting ISU World Cup #4 in Milwaukee January 31- February 2, 2025. It has been nearly 20 years since the last World Cup was held in Milwaukee. Top speed skaters from across the world will compete in the 500m, 1000m, 1500m, 3000m (women) and 5000m (men), as well as the Mass Start, Team Pursuit and Team Sprint.
Included in the athletes competing will be Jordan Stolz, Milwaukee native, current World Record holder in the 1000m and 6x World Champion. At only 18, he became the first male to ever win 3 Golds in the 500m, 1000m and 1500m at a World Championships and then defied the odds to win all three again this past season.
Also in attendance will be 500 Meter Olympic Champion Erin Jackson, 1000 Meter & Team Pursuit Olympic Bronze Medalist Brittany Bowe, Team Pursuit Bronze Medalist Mia Manganello, Team Pursuit Olympic Bronze Medalists Emery Lehman, Ethan Cepuran, and Casey Dawson are all expected to compete.
Many foreign Olympic medalists from all over the globe will be in competing.
World Cup #4 will be a unique opportunity for community members to cheer on all of Team USA on home ice.
Complete details below:
Schedule
***SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
Friday January 31, 2025– Women 3000m, Men 5000m, Women/Men 1000m: A Group 5:00pm-8:14pm
Saturday February 1, 2025– Women/Men 500m #1, Women/Men 1500m: A Group 1:30pm-4:35pm
Sunday February 2, 2025– Team Pursuit, Women/Men 500m, Mass Start, A Group 1:30pm-5:00pm
“A Group” races are Internationally televised and include the top 20 ranked athletes in the World in that respective distance category. Doors open one (1) hour before racing starts.
(As of 1/10/2025)
General Admission Tickets
On Sale Now!
The cost for each day’s “A Session” is $30 per ticket, plus taxes and service fees. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis, with additional standing room being available in the arena area as well. Tickets are non-refundable.
All tickets are day/session specific and are non-transferable to other days. Tickets purchased that are “General Admission” grant access to arena bleachers and standing room only areas. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis and is limited. Doors open one (1) hour before racing starts.
To purchase General Admission tickets click here.
Please Note: Children 3 & Under do not need an admission ticket as long as they sit on the lap of a person they come with. If they cannot or will not sit on that persons lap, a seperate admission ticket is required… Professional and/or commercial cameras with interchangeable or detachable lenses are prohibited. Flash photography and using still photos or video for commercial purposes without approval is also prohibited.
VIP Tickets
Tickets purchased that are “VIP” are tickets with special access to exclusive viewing areas, heavy appetizers and beverages (beer, wine, soda) on the second floor, in addition to general admission access in the arena. VIP tickets are name specific. Please submit the name(s) of attendees when purchasing. Photo ID required for VIP check in. Doors open one (1) hour before racing starts.
To purchase VIP tickets click here.
ISU World Cup Merchandise
The Pettit Center is offering official ISU World Cup merchandise for sale. All sales MUST be made online by February 3rd at 11:59pm. Orders will ship shortly thereafter.
Click Here to view the online store (hosted by Burghardt Sporting Goods)
Spectator Hotel
Embassy Suites Milwaukee Brookfield
1200 South Moorland Road Brookfield, WI 53005
Only 5.8 miles/9 minutes from the Pettit Center!
Available Dates: January 27, 2025 – February 3, 2025
Group code: 91R
Reservations must be made by December 27, 2024, 11:59pm
Click Here to Book Online OR call # 844-738-3913
All room reservations at this hotel include: free parking, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and complimentary evening reception
Media
To gain access as an official member of the media, you are required to apply via the ISU website by clicking here.
Please note, it will ask the following:
- Endorsement letter from the editor-in-chief – Mandatory
- Copy of current professional media or journalist card – if available
- Copy of ID + portrait photo – Mandatory
- Examples of published work / portfolios (past articles, photographs, etc.) – Mandatory
Applications MUST be in by January 17th, 2025. Questions? Please contact Kevin Butler at kbutler@thepettit.com.