Six Flags Sweeps the 2026 Golden Ticket Awards

If you needed proof that Six Flags is raising the bar on thrills, family fun, and live entertainment, the 2026 Golden Ticket Awards just delivered it. Our parks and attractions landed 25 top 10 rankings, including five No. 1 honors, and swept the top four spots in both the Best New Roller Coaster and Best New Show categories.

Presented every year by Amusement Today, the Golden Ticket Awards are one of the amusement industry's most respected honors, recognizing excellence in roller coasters, attractions, entertainment, guest experience, and innovation. This year's results reflect just how much our teams across the portfolio have poured into creating unforgettable guest experiences.

The Highlights

Two wins stood out above the rest. Falcons Flight at Six Flags Qiddiya City captured both Best New Attraction Installation and Best New Roller Coaster, while Fury 325 at Carowinds claimed the title of Best Steel Coaster for a record-setting 10th time.

And in one of the most impressive showings of the year, Six Flags attractions took all four top spots in both the Best New Roller Coaster and Best New Show categories — a testament to the strength of our coaster lineup and our commitment to delivering groundbreaking new experiences every season.

"These awards reflect the extraordinary experiences our teams create every day across the Six Flags portfolio," said John Reilly, CEO of Six Flags. "From breakthrough new attractions and record-setting roller coasters to immersive entertainment and family experiences, we're continuously raising the bar for what guests can expect when they visit our parks. We're honored to be recognized by the passionate enthusiasts and industry experts who participate in the Golden Ticket Awards, and even more proud of the millions of guests who make these experiences part of their memories each year."

Top 2026 Golden Ticket Award Honors

Best New Attraction Installation

· #1 Falcons Flight – Six Flags Qiddiya City

· #2 Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare – Kings Island

Best New Roller Coaster

· #1 Falcons Flight – Six Flags Qiddiya City

· #2 Tormenta: Rampaging Run – Six Flags Over Texas

· #3 Quantum Accelerator – Six Flags New England

· #4 Colossus – Six Flags Qiddiya City

Best New Family Attraction

· #1 Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare – Kings Island

· #3 Enchanted Greenhouse – Six Flags Qiddiya City

Best New Theme Concept

· #3 Enchanted Greenhouse – Six Flags Qiddiya City

Best Kids Area

· #2 Kings Island

· #4 Knott's Berry Farm

· #5 Canada's Wonderland

Best Water Park

· #3 Schlitterbahn New Braunfels

Best New Show

· #1 Monster Mash Bash – Six Flags Fiesta Texas

· #2 Vinyl to Viral – Cedar Point

· #3 Memories in Motion – Six Flags Great America

· #4 Hollywood Hits – Kings Island

Leadership Award

· #2 Ryan Eldredge – Six Flags Great Adventure

Home to Some of the World's Best Roller Coasters

Six Flags is home to North America’s largest collection of roller coasters with more than 250 across its portfolio, including some of the most iconic roller coasters in the world. Six Flags' unmatched coaster collection also earned widespread recognition among the world's top steel and wooden roller coasters in this year’s awards:

Best Steel Coaster

· #1 Fury 325 – Carowinds (11-time winner)

· #3 Steel Vengeance – Cedar Point

· #6 Millennium Force – Cedar Point

Best Wood Coaster

· #3 El Toro – Six Flags Great Adventure

· #4 The Beast – Kings Island

· #5 Mystic Timbers – Kings Island

· #8 GhostRider – Knott's Berry Far

What These Awards Mean for Guests

From record-breaking steel coasters to brand-new family attractions and live shows, this year's Golden Ticket Awards results are a reflection of our continued investment in innovation and unforgettable guest experiences. Whether you're chasing the next big thrill, planning a family day out, or looking for can't-miss live entertainment, there's an award-winning experience waiting at a Six Flags park near you.

Ready to see what all the buzz is about? Plan your visit at your local Six Flags park.