The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Ice skating in New York, New York • A classic New York skating experience beneath Rockefeller Center’s celebrated holiday setting.
The Rink at Rockefeller Center at Christmas, December 2008. Photo: Gabriel Rodríguez (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons. Resized from the original; image shared under CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Plan your visit
Consider a weekday or earlier session for a less crowded visit. Allow time to find the Rink Level entrance.
What makes this rink distinctive
Skating at the sunken Rink Level of Rockefeller Center, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, beneath the plaza and its celebrated holiday setting. The season starts early, in October, and runs through March.
Tickets and official details
Hours, tickets, and weather conditions can change. Always confirm with the venue before visiting.
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Season information: 2026–27 dates published.
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