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Ice Skating Rinks 2026-27: Wollman, Bryant Park, Maggie Daley, Los Angeles, London Dates

Wollman Rink and the Bryant Park rink opened Wed., Oct. 28, 2026; Somerset House opens Nov. 11 and Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon Nov. 13, per each rink's site.

Skaters on the Bryant Park ice skating rink in New York, one of the ice skating rinks open in 2026
File photo of the Bryant Park rink in New York. This season's rink opened Oct. 28, 2026. Photo: Rhododendrites / Wikimedia Commons, cropped, edited · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Key dates

  1. Nov 11Wed Skate at Somerset House opens in London (through Jan. 10) In 9 days + Google
  2. Nov 12Thu Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square opens in Los Angeles (through Jan. 3) In 10 days + Google
  3. Nov 13Fri Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon opens in Chicago In 11 days + Google

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In this article
  1. Ice skating rink dates for the 2026-27 season
  2. What each rink says about its season
  3. Rinks not confirmed yet
  4. Ice rink dates to mark on your calendar

Wollman Rink in New York’s Central Park and the rink at Bryant Park both opened Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, and the next to open are Somerset House in London on Nov. 11, Pershing Square in Los Angeles on Nov. 12 and Chicago’s Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon on Nov. 13, according to each rink’s own website, read Nov. 1-2, 2026. The table below covers six seasons with opening and closing dates, hours and the prices each site lists, with a status computed for Monday, Nov. 2. A one-page printable lists the season dates.

Ice skating rink dates for the 2026-27 season

Status is as of Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. “Not listed” means the page we read did not state it. Hours are local time.

OpensRinkClosesOpen on Nov. 2?HoursAdmission and rental on the rink’s page
Wed., Oct. 28Wollman Rink, Central Park, New YorkTue., Mar. 16, 2027OpenDaily from 10 a.m.; closing time variesNot listed
Wed., Oct. 28The Rink at Bryant Park Winter Village, New YorkSun., Feb. 28, 2027 (Winter Village)Open8 a.m. to 10 p.m.Admission free; skate rental $18.72-$64.48
Wed., Nov. 11Skate at Somerset House, LondonSun., Jan. 10, 2027Opens in 9 daysNot listedAdults £13-28.50, children £11-15, plus £1.50 fee per ticket
Thu., Nov. 12Holiday Ice Rink, Pershing Square, Los AngelesSun., Jan. 3, 2027Opens in 10 daysNot listed yetNot listed yet
Fri., Nov. 13Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon, ChicagoNot listedOpens in 11 daysTo be postedRental $17 online, $19 walk-up Mon.-Thu.; $21 and $23 Fri.-Sun. and holidays; skate aids $11
Fri., Nov. 27Other Chicago Park District outdoor rinksNot listedOpens in 25 daysTo be postedOpen skate free; rental $7

What each rink says about its season

Wollman Rink. The site says “Open daily” from Oct. 28, 2026 to March 16, 2027, with doors at 10 a.m. and a closing time that varies. It lists no prices.

Bryant Park. The homepage says The Rink, Holiday Shops and The Lodge are open for the 2026-2027 Winter Village season. The Winter Village runs Oct. 28, 2026 to Feb. 28, 2027. The Holiday Shops listing on the same page runs Oct. 28 to Jan. 3, 2027, so the shops close earlier than the rink. Rental of $18.72 to $64.48 includes an administrative fee of $0.72 to $2.48. For more New York events, see our NYC holiday calendar for 2026.

Chicago. The Chicago Park District says Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon opens Friday, Nov. 13, and all other outdoor rinks open Friday, Nov. 27. Hours and schedules “will be posted soon.” The page does not print a year; its session dates show 2026.

Los Angeles. Holiday Ice Rink at Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles is open daily from Nov. 12, 2026 until Jan. 3, 2027. Hours and prices are not listed yet.

London. Skate at Somerset House runs 11 Nov 2026 to 10 Jan 2027. The Natural History Museum’s page says its ice rink “has now closed” and lists no 2026-27 season. For other London dates, see our story on London Christmas lights switch-on dates in 2026.

Rinks not confirmed yet

We list no dates or prices for these rinks because their official pages were blocked to us or had no 2026-27 season. Check the official site before you plan a trip.

  • The Rink at Rockefeller Center, New York: the site blocked automated access. Check rockefellercenter.com.
  • National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink, Washington: the site blocked automated access. Check nga.gov.
  • Frog Pond, Boston Common: the city page has no 2026-27 dates yet. Check boston.gov/frogpond.
  • Millennium Park McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, Chicago: the City of Chicago page blocked automated access.
  • Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto: no 2026-27 page was found.

Ice rink dates to mark on your calendar

The printable lists the six season openings with closing dates and a Done column. Add them to the November 2026 printable calendar and the December 2026 printable calendar. Other holiday outings are in our zoo lights 2026 dates list.

Dates, hours and prices can change, so check each rink’s site before you buy tickets.

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Outdoor Ice Rinks 2026-27 Season Dates printables

  • Printable list of 2026-27 opening and closing dates for outdoor ice skating rinks in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and London.

    Outdoor Ice Rinks 2026-27 Season Dates

    A one-page list of the 2026-27 opening and closing dates for six outdoor ice rinks in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and London, with a Done column.

    PDF · 1 page · US Letter

  • Printable list of 2026-27 opening and closing dates for outdoor ice skating rinks in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and London, ink-saver version

    Outdoor Ice Rinks 2026-27 Season Dates (ink saver)

    A one-page list of the 2026-27 opening and closing dates for six outdoor ice rinks in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and London, with a Done column. Ink-saver version.

    PDF · 1 page · US Letter

Frequently asked questions

When does Wollman Rink open in 2026?

Wollman Rink opened Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, and is open daily to Tuesday, March 16, 2027, according to wollmanrinknyc.com. It opens at 10 a.m.; closing time varies.

Is the Bryant Park ice rink free?

Rink admission is free, according to Bryant Park. Skate rental is $18.72 to $64.48, including a $0.72 to $2.48 administrative fee.

When does Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon open in 2026?

Friday, Nov. 13, according to the Chicago Park District. Its other outdoor rinks open Friday, Nov. 27.

When does Skate at Somerset House open in 2026?

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, and it runs to Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027, according to Somerset House.

Is there an ice rink at the Natural History Museum in London this year?

The museum's page says the Natural History Museum Ice Rink has now closed and lists no 2026-27 season.

Sources

  1. Wollman Rink, Central Park (Wollman Rink, 2026-11-02)
  2. Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park (Bryant Park Corporation, 2026-11-02)
  3. Bryant Park (Bryant Park Corporation, 2026-11-02)
  4. Ice Rinks (Chicago Park District, 2026-11-02)
  5. Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square (Holiday Ice Rink Downtown LA, 2026-11-02)
  6. Skate at Somerset House (Somerset House, 2026-11-02)
  7. Ice Rink (Natural History Museum, 2026-11-02)

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