Blue Angels Homecoming Holds Ticket Prices

The Blue Angels’ annual Homecoming Air Show in Pensacola will maintain its current ticket pricing structure for 2026, officials announced this week, despite rising operational costs and record demand for the beloved event.

General admission tickets will remain at $25 for adults, with premium reserved seating holding steady at $75-150 depending on location. The decision comes as welcome news to fans who’ve watched airshow ticket prices climb sharply across the industry.

Why Prices Aren’t Rising

“This is the community’s show,” said Commander Alex Armatas, the Blue Angels’ commanding officer. “Pensacola has supported this team since 1946. The last thing we want is to price out the families who’ve made coming to Homecoming a tradition passed down through generations.”

The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce, which co-organizes the event, worked with sponsors to offset increased security, fuel, and logistics costs that have forced other major airshows to raise prices by 15-30% in recent years.

What to Expect at Homecoming 2026

The November event marks the Blue Angels’ final performance of the 2026 season and traditionally draws over 150,000 spectators to Pensacola Beach over two days. This year’s show features:

• Full Blue Angels demonstration in F/A-18 Super Hornets
• Fat Albert C-130J cargo demonstration
• Heritage flight pairing Super Hornets with WWII-era warbirds
• Civilian aerobatic performers including several world champions
• Static displays featuring aircraft from all military branches
• Meet-and-greet opportunities with Blue Angel pilots (limited availability)

Tickets Already Moving Fast

Despite the price freeze, premium seating options are already 40% sold for the November 8-9 event, according to organizers. The “Flight Line Club” packages, which include catered food, premium parking, and guaranteed pilot autograph sessions, sold out within 72 hours of release.

“We’d encourage anyone wanting reserved seating to book soon,” said event coordinator Maria Santos. “General admission is unlimited, but the premium experiences go fast. Homecoming has become a bucket-list event.”

The Homecoming Tradition

Homecoming holds special significance in the Blue Angels’ calendar. Pensacola Naval Air Station serves as the team’s home base and winter training facility. The November show marks the culmination of a season that typically includes 60+ performances across North America.

“Coming home to Pensacola after a full season is emotional every year,” said Lt. Amanda Lee, the first female pilot to fly as a Blue Angel demonstration pilot. “The energy from this crowd is different. These are our neighbors, our friends, the people who wave at us during training flights. It’s personal.”

Planning Your Visit

Organizers recommend arriving early—gates open at 8 AM, with aerial demonstrations typically beginning around 11 AM. Key tips for attendees:

• Bring sunscreen and ear protection (especially for children)
• Coolers with non-alcoholic beverages are permitted in general admission
• Free parking is available at designated lots with shuttle service
• Friday practice shows offer the same demonstrations with smaller crowds

Tickets are available now at BlueAngels.navy.mil and through the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce.