This winter, one of New York City’s most beloved winter traditions enters a new era. The Rink at Rockefeller Center returns October 10 for its 90th season, blending nine decades of skating history with a reimagined experience. Special programming and anniversary celebrations will be announced throughout the 2026-2027 season. Tickets are now on sale.
Tickets to ice skate start at $22 per person, not including skate rentals.
In celebration of The Rink’s 90th anniversary, Rockefeller Center will introduce new experiences, spaces and programming throughout the season, including:
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Beginning November 14, Rockefeller Center will debut an all-new expanded Skate House and VIP Skate Lounge with onsite seasonal food and beverage.
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A refreshed VIP Skate program will launch November 14, including priority ice access, exclusive lounge areas, complimentary warm beverages & snacks, and seasonal surprises! Tickets are on sale now, for more information visit here.
- The beloved Holiday Chalets presented by Balsam Hill return November 6, offering the ultimate view overlooking the iconic Rink and the world-famous Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center. Ideal for families, the cozy, private Chalets fit parties of up to six guests, with a festive menu from Chef Greg Baxtrom’s 5 Acres. Tickets are on sale now, for more information visit here.
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NEW! To celebrate 90 years of skating, Rockefeller Center will debut The Rink 90th Anniversary Lodges this winter, on November 20. The six new Lodges provide a larger, more celebratory take on the classic chalet experience, accommodating up to eight guests.
- Every menu and concession at the Skate House, chalets, and lodges will be thoughtfully curated by acclaimed Chef Greg Baxtrom and his Rockefeller Center restaurant, 5 Acres, delivering a festive holiday experience to each corner of the Rink.
Together, these new celebratory experiences at The Rink honor what has made skating at Rockefeller Center iconic for generations.
Originally designed as a temporary attraction to draw visitors to Rockefeller Center’s outdoor plaza in 1936, The Rink at Rockefeller Center has lived many lifetimes since its inception 90 years ago. It has been lauded as the most popular ice-skating venue in the world, transformed into tennis courts, soccer fields, fashion shows, and a roller-skating rink. Generations of New Yorkers and visitors from around the world have created memories at The Rink, from skating with friends and family to enjoying hot cocoa in the chalets and capturing unforgettable, quintessential New York City photo moments on the ice. Today, The Rink has evolved into one of the city’s most iconic destinations and most visited sites, hosting more than a quarter of a million skaters annually.
Rockefeller Center is the city’s most dynamic destination to explore, work, shop, dine, and play. This fall, ice skaters can enjoy everything the campus has to offer including Top of the Rock Observation Deck, featuring two experiences: The Beam, recreating the famous 1932 photograph “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper,” and SKYLIFT, elevating visitors three stories on an open-air platform for unrivaled, unobstructed 360-degree views; renowned restaurants including Jupiter, NARO and Le Rock and Under 30 Rock dining options from Shake Shack, Lobel’s, Madras Dosa and more; New York’s top shopping destinations like Catbird and McNally Jackson; and the city’s leading public art program.
THE RINK AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER
DATE: Tickets to ice skate on sale now
Ice Skating begins October 10
LOCATION: The Rink at Rockefeller Center
30 Rockefeller Plaza
Between 49th and 50th Streets
Manhattan, New York
