Pershing Square ice rink opens for holiday skating season in downtown LA

The Holiday Ice Rink at Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles has officially opened for the 2026 holiday skating season, CBS News Los Angeles reported. This outdoor rink spans 7,200 square feet, making it one of the largest in the city and a long-standing tradition for 25 years.

The rink welcomes skaters daily starting November 12 and will remain open through January 2, 2027, according to KTLA 5. Admission includes a one-hour skating session with skate rental, priced at $22. Additional services such as lockers and skate helpers are available for extra fees.

Program organizers noted that the rink uses professional-quality ice and attracts more than 45,000 skaters and 221,000 spectators annually, CBS News Los Angeles said. The rink is located at 532 South Olive Street and is accessible by car, bus, Metro (Pershing Square stop), or Metrolink.

Several themed events are planned on select nights throughout the season, including DJ Spotlight, Classical Sundays, Latin Holiday Night, and A Country Christmas. The annual celebration event and tree-lighting ceremony is scheduled for November 19 from 5 to 7 p.m., CBS News Los Angeles added.