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id: c1ffd4777b
section: business
first_reported: 2026-11-06 15:08 PST
updated: 2026-11-07 19:28 PST
status: reported
outlets: 4
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# California's Great America to close after 2027 season

Six Flags said California's Great America will close after its 2027 season, with final day September 6. Officials cited a land lease expiring June 2028 that won't be renewed.

Section: [Business & Economy](/san-jose/section/business.md) · Entities: [Six Flags Entertainment Corporation](/san-jose/wiki/six-flags-entertainment-corporation.md), [California's Great America](/san-jose/wiki/california-s-great-america.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS News Bay Area (KPIX)](https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/great-america-theme-park-santa-clara-2027-farewell-season-six-flags/), 2026-11-06 15:08 PST: Great America theme park in Santa Clara confirms farewell season in 2027
- [KQED News](https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2026/11/06/californias-great-america-closing-for-good-in-2027/), 2026-11-06 16:18 PST: California’s Great America Closing for Good in 2027
- [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/californias-great-america-in-santa-clara-announces-final-season-what-guests-need-to-know/), 2026-11-06 17:22 PST: California's Great America in Santa Clara announces final season: What guests need to know
- [ABC7 News (KGO)](https://abc7news.com/post/californias-great-america-santa-clara-will-close-labor-day-2027-theme-park-announces/20023189/), 2026-11-07 19:28 PST: CA's Great America in Santa Clara announces when it will shut down

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