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SUNY Broome Ice Center is Back Open for Skating!

The Ice Center has released schedules for Open Skate, Lunch Skate, and Skate & Shoot sessions

By Kate Fletcher, Macaroni KID Binghamton Publisher October 1, 2025

Lace up your skates and hit the ice at the SUNY Broome Ice Center in Binghamton! The rink is now back open for public skating, including lunch skates and open skates. Rental hockey and figure skates (sizes youth 8 to adult 15) are available as well as skating assist bars for children (no additional fee).

Hours and Pricing:

  • Lunch Skate: 11:30am - 1pm Monday-Friday
    • General Admission: $5
    • SUNY Broome Student/Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $4
    • Skate Rental: $5
  • Open SkateWeekends & Holidays
    • Adult Admission: $7
    • Student Admission (17 & under): $6
    • SUNY Broome Students/Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $5
    • Skate Rental: $5
  • Skate & ShootEvenings 
    • Admission: $10
    • Hockey helmets mandatory
    • Full hockey equipment highly recommended

Skate Sharpening Pricing:

Skate sharpening at the Ice Center is now handled by Hat Trick Hockey of Binghamton through their now pro-shop which is located in the lobby of the Ice Center.

October Open Skate Schedule:

  • Friday, October 3: 8-9:15pm
  • Saturday, October 4: 2:30-3:45pm & 9:15-10:30pm
  • Sunday, October 5: 3:30-4:45pm
  • Friday, October 10: 9-10:15pm
  • Saturday, October 11: 2:30-3:45pm & 10-11:15pm
  • Sunday, October 12: 3:30-4:45pm
  • Friday, October 17: 6-7:15pm
  • Saturday, October 18: 2:30-3:45pm & 9:30-10:45pm

Note: All times and prices are subject to change. Please check the Ice Center website for the most up-to-date information.

Ice Skating Lessons

The Binghamton Figure Skating Club offers a Learn-to-Skate program at the SUNY Broome Ice Center. This program focuses on the general fundamentals of skating and is perfect for ages 4+. The next session will start in November. 

Fore more information, visit sunybroome.edu/icecenter.



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