1996 Skate America
| 1996 Skate America | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Champions Series | 
| Date: | October 31 – November 3 | 
| Season: | 1996–97 | 
| Location: | Springfield, Massachusetts | 
| Host: | U.S. Figure Skating | 
| Venue: | Springfield Civic Center | 
| Champions | |
| Men's singles:  Todd Eldredge  | |
| Ladies' singles:  Michelle Kwan  | |
| Pairs:  Oksana Kazakova / Artur Dmitriev  | |
| Ice dance:  Anjelika Krylova / Oleg Ovsiannikov  | |
| Previous:  1995 Skate America  | |
| Next:  1997 Skate America  | |
| Next Grand Prix:  1996 Skate Canada International  | |
The 1996 Skate America was the first event of six in the 1996–97 ISU Champions Series, a senior-level international invitational competition series. It was held at the Springfield Civic Center in Springfield, Massachusetts on October 31 – November 3. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Skaters earned points towards qualifying for the 1996–97 Champions Series Final.