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New York City's Most Iconic Ice Skating Tradition

Skating returns to Rockefeller Center on October 10. Reserve your spot at The Rink and experience one of New York City’s most beloved winter traditions.

Hours

The Rink opens for the 2026–2027 season on October 10. Seasonal hours will be available soon.

Directions

Entrance located on the Rink Level via 49th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.

The Rink Tickets

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Ice Skating

Skate on the world-famous Rink at Rockefeller Center — a New York tradition since 1936.Show More

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Admission to The Rink at Rockefeller Center

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From $22

The Rink

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VIP Skate

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Premium Access

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Ice Skating

Enjoy a 60-minute session on the ice, priority Rink entry, access to our heated VIP lounge with warm beverages,Show More

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Priority Rink Entry

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From $131

The Rink

90 Years Of History

The First Tree

In December 1931, construction workers raised a modest 20-foot tree on the site of Rockefeller Center. Decorated with strings of cranberries and paper garlands on Christmas Eve, it marked the beginning of a tradition that continues today.
Black-and-white photo of construction workers gathered around the first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in 1931, decorated with simple garlands.
Vintage poster for “Icetime of 1948” featuring a figure skater, representing performances at Center Theatre in Rockefeller Center.
Black-and-white photo of Rockefeller Center’s sunken plaza in 1934 before the skating rink was built, showing stairs and open space between buildings.
Black-and-white photo of skaters on the Rockefeller Center rink in 1936, with two Christmas trees and falling snow in the background.
Black-and-white photo of figure skater Sonja Henie performing on the ice at Rockefeller Center in the 1930s.
Black-and-white photo of a trained seal performing beside roller-skating performers at Rockefeller Center in 1940, with a fountain in the background.
Overhead black-and-white photo of a crowded Rockefeller Center skating rink on New Year’s Day 1956, surrounded by spectators.
Black-and-white photo of Robert F. Kennedy skating with a group of children at Rockefeller Center during a holiday skating party in the 1960s.
Color photo of skaters at Rockefeller Center rink in 1988, with flags and surrounding buildings visible above the plaza.
Color photo of a large group of tuba players performing in front of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in 1997.
Nighttime photo of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree towering above the rink in 1999, illuminated with lights and surrounded by crowds.
Color photo of a group of young skaters posing with Olympic ice dancers Meryl Davis and Charlie White on the Rockefeller Center rink.
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Holiday Chalets presented by Balsam Hill

Cozy up rinkside in your own private Holiday Chalet presented by Balsam Hill. Take in views of The Rink and Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree while enjoying seasonal food and drinks in the heart of the holiday action.

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Celebrate the Holidays at Rockefeller Center

The holidays come to life at Rockefeller Center. From the glow of the iconic Christmas Tree to the energy of the Plaza, experience one of New York City’s most celebrated traditions in the heart of Midtown.

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