The 2016 Skate America was the first event of six in the 2016–17 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition series.

It was held at the Sears Centre in Chicago, Illinois, on October 21–23.

Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.

Skaters earned points toward qualifying for the 2016–17 Grand Prix Final.

The ISU published the preliminary assignments on June 30, 2016.