The U.S. Navy Blue Angels conduct a practice demonstration at NAS Pensacola as non-mission essential personnel from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay watch on after being displaced by Hurricane Melissa.

Naval Air Station Pensacola officially cancelled the 2025 Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow Friday morning, signaling the end of the Blue Angels’ 2025 show season. NAS Pensacola released the following statement:

“The Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola 2025 Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow scheduled Nov. 14 and 15 has been cancelled. One of the largest events in northwest Florida, the annual two-day NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow has been cancelled due to ongoing uncertainty regarding government funding. “Due to the current funding situation and the lead time required to secure and execute the necessary contracts for performers and support services, cancellation of the 2025 Homecoming Airshow is unavoidable,” NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer Capt. Chandra ‘Mamasan’ Newman said. “This decision was not made lightly, and we recognize the impact it will have on the community.” Newman added that event organizers made the decision after careful consideration of the financial requirements associated with executing the large-scale two-day event, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Pensacola area. “The NAS Pensacola staff is devastated they’re unable to bring the community the Airshow they love,” Newman said. “The Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow is a cherished tradition celebrating the military presence and relationship with the wonderful City of Pensacola, the Gulf Coast community and the aviation enthusiasts we look forward to hosting each year.” The air station’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department said individuals who purchased Preferred Premium Seating tickets will be automatically refunded by Attendstar, the contracted vendor for sales, and should see the refund within a week. NAS Pensacola remains committed to its relationship with the local community and will evaluate the feasibility of hosting future public events as circumstances allow.”

The Blue Angels’ last two scheduled shows of the season were the Florida International Air Show, this weekend In Punta Gorda, Florida, and the NAS Pensacola Homecoming Airshow November 14-15. The Blue Angels performed last at the MCAS Miramar Air Show September 27-28, with the entire October and November schedule cancelled due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.

However, this past week, the Blue Angels hosted nearly 300 Naval Station Guantanamo Bay non-mission essential personnel temporarily displaced by Hurricane Melissa for the team’s Oct. 30 practice at the air station's Sherman Field. The team has continued to practice in an effort to maintain proficiency so that they were ready to perform if the government reopened.

Over the next two weeks, outgoing members of the Blue Angels will leave the team as incoming members arrive in anticipation of the 2026 show season. The 2026 team will begin winter training in Pensacola, Florida in November before heading to Naval Air Facility El Centro, California in January for the remainder of winter training. The 2026 show season is scheduled to kick off March 14 at NAF El Centro, California.

For the latest regarding the 2026 air show season and the ongoing effects of the U.S. government shutdown, be sure to stay tuned to our website and social media.

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