
General Skate
Skate on the world-famous Rink at Rockefeller Center — a New York tradition since 1936. General Skate includes a 60-minute session in this iconic setting.
The Rink is now open for the season! 
Skate beneath the world-famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and become part of one of New York City’s most cherished traditions. From first-time visitors to lifelong New Yorkers, The Rink remains the city’s most enchanting winter experience.
The more the merrier. We have special rates for groups of 10 or more.
*Please note, The Rink does not offer discounts during peak season.
The Rink will be open for the 2025-2026 Season on October 11, 2025. For any updates on opening and closing dates, and for information about events at The Rink throughout the season, join our newsletter, The Center.
Your time in the skate house is 60 minutes 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.
Yes. All guests entering the Rink area—whether skating or accompanying someone—must hold a valid ticket. Non-skating chaperone tickets are available.
The Rink operates outdoors in most weather conditions. In case of heavy snow, rain, or extreme temperatures, sessions may be delayed or canceled. Guests will be notified by email if their session is canceled and will receive a refund.
Day lockers are available free of charge to store personal items while you skate. Large bags, strollers, and oversized items are not permitted inside The Rink area.
For safety reasons, guests will be refused entry if they are in possession of any prohibited items. If found inside the venue with a prohibited item, the item will be confiscated, and the guest may be ejected. The following items are not permitted:
Food and beverages are not permitted inside the venue or on the ice. You will be asked to dispose of any food and drink before entering.
Yes. The Rink is ADA-compliant. Wheelchair users are welcome and may enter with assistance from staff. Electric wheelchairs must be placed in manual mode while on the ice.
Only trained and licensed service animals are permitted on-site. Service animals are not allowed on the ice and must remain under control at all times.
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.


