General Skate
Skate at NYC’s most iconic Rink. General admission tickets include a 60-minute skate session.
The Rink at Rockefeller Center
The Rink
The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Tickets to The Rink are now on sale.
Ice skating on The Rink under the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is one of New York’s quintessential winter activities. The Rink sets the perfect scene for every occasion, from special events to the Après Skate Chalets presented by Balsam Hill. It’s a tradition that has never failed to delight, and you’re always invited to join in on the fun.
Hours
The Rink opens for the season on October 12.
Directions & Contact
The Rink is located at Rockefeller Plaza between 50th and 49th Streets.
New York, NY 10020
212.771.7200[email protected]Ticket Offerings
- Buy Tickets$21 - $114
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- Buy tIckets$47 - $205
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Premium Skate
Enjoy an extended skate time of 90-minutes at The Rink, complimentary skate rental, plus a 20% discount at the gift shop.
- Buy Tickets$550 - $600
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Season Pass
Unlimited access to skate at The Rink all season long.
Group Sales
The more the merrier. We have special rates for groups of 10 or more.
Unique Experiences
at The Rink
Special Moments
Getting engaged? Celebrating a special occasion? We have packages that will help you make memories at The Rink at Rockefeller Center that will last a lifetime.
Events
The Rink is available to host private events with restricted capacity this upcoming winter season. Get in touch with us to begin planning your event.
FAQs
Are tickets refundable?No. All ticket purchases are final sale and cannot be refunded or rescheduled.
No. All ticket purchases are final sale and cannot be refunded or rescheduled.
Are there any weather considerations?The Rink at Rockefeller Center is an outdoor venue, so please dress accordingly for rain and snow. In the unlikely event The Rink closes due to inclement weather, you will be contacted by email and a refund will be automatically processed. You may check our website for updates.
The Rink at Rockefeller Center is an outdoor venue, so please dress accordingly for rain and snow. In the unlikely event The Rink closes due to inclement weather, you will be contacted by email and a refund will be automatically processed. You may check our website for updates.
Where is the entrance to The Rink?The main entrance to The Rink is located on 49th street between 5th and 6th Avenue. There is also a secondary, ADA accessible, entrance, on The Rink level at the southeast side of the plaza through The Rink Shop.
The main entrance to The Rink is located on 49th street between 5th and 6th Avenue. There is also a secondary, ADA accessible, entrance, on The Rink level at the southeast side of the plaza through The Rink Shop.
Where do I go if I have a Tree Photo ticket?If you have a Tree Photo ticket, whether you are skating or not, the entrance is on 49th street between 5th and 6th. If you have both a Tree Photo and skating ticket, please take your tree photo BEFORE skating.
If you have a Tree Photo ticket, whether you are skating or not, the entrance is on 49th street between 5th and 6th. If you have both a Tree Photo and skating ticket, please take your tree photo BEFORE skating.
When should I arrive at The Rink?We suggest you arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled reservation. Ticket holders may queue up in line for entry 10 minutes before their reservation time and will be welcomed into the venue at their scheduled ticket time.
We suggest you arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled reservation. Ticket holders may queue up in line for entry 10 minutes before their reservation time and will be welcomed into the venue at their scheduled ticket time.
What if I’m running late?Your time in the skate house is 60 minutes (90 minutes for the premium package ticket holders) from the arrival time on your ticket. Late entry is permitted within your reserved time, but the total skate time will be reduced for late arrivals. There is no guaranteed entry for late arrivals who have missed the majority of their reservation time. There are no ticket refunds or exchanges for late arrivals.
Your time in the skate house is 60 minutes (90 minutes for the premium package ticket holders) from the arrival time on your ticket. Late entry is permitted within your reserved time, but the total skate time will be reduced for late arrivals. There is no guaranteed entry for late arrivals who have missed the majority of their reservation time. There are no ticket refunds or exchanges for late arrivals.
History
Legend has it that the idea for The Rink was inspired by a Depression-era skate salesman who demonstrated his product by skating on the frozen water of the Rockefeller Center fountain. However the idea came about, The Rink was the perfect fit for the sunken plaza, which was struggling to attract shoppers as the entrance to the high-end retailers in the underground concourse. The Rink, or “skating pond” as it was first known, officially opened on Christmas Day 1936. Originally planned as a temporary exhibit, The Rink was so popular it became a permanent addition, with the Prometheus Statue and the Christmas Tree providing one of the most familiar backdrops in the world.
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