San Francisco Fleet Week is one of the city’s most anticipated events, with large crowds gathering to watch the iconic airshow. Due to the government shutdown this year, we won’t be hearing the familiar roar of the Blue Angels overhead, but the airshow will continue. Luckily, the Canadian Snowbirds have agreed to perform this weekend with a nine-jet formation. San Franciscans can also expect the Patriots Jet Team, a civilian-owned jet team known for acrobatic tricks mid-flight. You can also expect return performances from the commercial United plane, which has been a mainstay in past year’s performances.
“Our confirmed lineup is the envy of most Air Shows across North America,” said Jim Breen, chairman and CEO of The Air Show Network. “We’re excited to welcome back Canada’s Snowbirds squadron for the first time since 2017. Their nine-jet formation remains one of the most thrilling demonstrations in aviation.”
San Francisco 2025 Fleet Week airshow schedule
- Opening Ceremonies -12:15 PM
- United Airlines 777 Demo – 12:25 PM
- Jack Aces P-51 Demo Team – 12:37 PM
- Patriots Jet Team – 12:52 PM
- Acemaker T-33 – 1:37 PM
- Jack Aces P-51 Demo Team – 2:09 PM
- Randy Howell/Cory Lovell – 2:26 PM
- United Airlines 777 Demo – 2:36 PM
- Canadian Snowbirds – 2:48 PM
Organizers have stated the schedule is subject to change, but for now, the Fleet Week Air shows are scheduled this weekend, Friday, October 10, through Sunday, October 12. The Marina Green is a prime viewing spot for the show, with tickets available for box seats and flight deck seats. Otherwise, many San Franciscans will view the show from Chrissy Field as the planes fly over the bay by the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. While the government shutdown will also stop Navy ships from participating in the Parade of Ships, the event will still happen on Friday morning.
You can learn more about Fleet Week and the airshow here.