Six Flags Final Season 2027: What Great America Passholders Need to Know

Verified and updated: November 11, 2026, 10:36 p.m. UTC (2:36 p.m. Pacific Standard Time).

California’s Great America in Santa Clara will operate for one final season in 2027, opening in March and ending on Labor Day, Six Flags has announced. For visitors, the biggest practical point is that the full operating calendar—including exact opening days and hours—has not yet been released. For passholders, Six Flags says a 2027 Gold or Prestige Pass includes unlimited visits during the farewell season; those tiers also include access to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo.

Highlights

• California’s Great America’s final season is scheduled for March through Labor Day 2027.
• Six Flags has not yet published the full 2027 calendar or individual operating dates.
• The company says 2027 Gold and Prestige Passes include unlimited visits to the park during its final season.
• Passholders should check product-specific terms and confirm dates, benefits, and add-ons before making plans.

When will California’s Great America close?

Six Flags says the Santa Clara park will open for its Farewell Season in March 2027 and conclude operations on Labor Day 2027. That establishes the broad season window, but not the last day each attraction will run or the exact date the gates will close. Labor Day is September 6 in 2027, but the park’s announcement describes the end of operations as “Labor Day 2027”; visitors should use the official operating calendar when it is published to confirm the final public operating date and hours.

The park opened in 1976, and Six Flags says the 2027 season will be its final year of operation. The company has also said group outings, corporate events, and student and youth visits are expected to continue during the farewell season. Details about events, attraction operations, and the South Bay Shores waterpark should be checked as the park releases more information.

What does the final season mean for season pass holders?

Six Flags says 2027 Gold and Prestige Passes offer unlimited visits to California’s Great America throughout the final season. Both tiers also include access to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, according to the park’s announcement. That gives Bay Area guests a nearby alternative for future visits, but it does not mean the two parks are interchangeable: they are separate destinations with different attractions and operating calendars.

Before buying, open the specific pass terms and confirm the parks included, the validity period, and whether the product requires a first visit to the issuing “home park.” Six Flags’ general terms say that, unless a product says otherwise, a passholder may need to use the pass at its home park before using it at another participating park. The 2027 pass FAQ also separates Silver, Gold, and Prestige access and addresses add-ons, so do not assume that every pass tier or benefit works identically across parks.

Check add-ons individually as well. Six Flags’ pass terms say that benefits such as dining, drinks, parking, or line-skipping products follow their own conditions and can vary by product or park. A pass that covers admission does not automatically guarantee a particular ride, event, operating day, or amenity.

Should visitors book a trip now?

Travelers who want to visit during the final season can start planning around the announced March-to-Labor-Day window, but should avoid locking in nonrefundable travel around an assumed park day. The calendar is still pending. Wait for the official schedule before choosing a date, then check ticket availability, park hours, ride and waterpark status, and any special farewell events directly with the park.

As the season approaches, demand for popular weekends could increase because guests have a limited time to visit. That is a reasonable planning possibility, not a confirmed forecast from Six Flags. If you have flexibility, compare several dates once the operating calendar is available. If your plans depend on a particular coaster, show, or waterpark, verify its status close to the visit: the company’s general pass terms state that attractions and services may change or be unavailable and that admission does not guarantee access to any particular ride or amenity.

What is still unknown about the farewell season?

As of this update, Six Flags has not published the detailed 2027 operating calendar, including precise open days and hours. The park’s announcement also points readers to later updates for further information. Visitors should treat unscheduled farewell programming, ride availability, final-day assumptions, and any changes to pass benefits as unconfirmed until the company posts specifics.

For the most useful updates, check the official California’s Great America Farewell Season announcement, the 2027 Season Pass FAQs, and the Season Pass Terms and Conditions. Save confirmation emails and review the terms attached to your own purchase if you need to understand a specific ticket or membership.

FAQ

Is California’s Great America closing in 2027?

Yes. Six Flags says the 2027 season will be the park’s final year of operation, ending on Labor Day.

Do 2027 Gold and Prestige Passes include the final season?

Six Flags says those passes include unlimited visits to California’s Great America throughout the 2027 farewell season. Check the terms for your specific product and benefits.

Has Six Flags announced the exact 2027 schedule?

No. The company says operating days and hours will be announced later. Confirm the calendar before booking a date-specific trip.