ABC's 'GMA' Plans Live Shot Atop Pikes Peak

Viewers invited to join broadcast celebrating Colorado's 150th statehood anniversary

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:05pm

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A bold, geometric illustration in the Art Deco style depicting the sweeping, towering silhouette of Pikes Peak against a vibrant sky, capturing the grand scale and celebratory spirit of the live broadcast event.Good Morning America's live broadcast from the summit of Pikes Peak will showcase Colorado's natural splendor to a national audience.Colorado Springs Today

ABC's Good Morning America is planning a live broadcast from the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado on Friday as part of its 'America the Beautiful, 50 states in 50 weeks' series. Visitors are invited to gather in the background of the shot, which will celebrate Colorado's 150th anniversary of statehood.

Why it matters

The live shot from Pikes Peak's summit will highlight the natural beauty of Colorado and the state's rich history, as the peak's vista inspired the poem 'America the Beautiful.' The broadcast is part of GMA's yearlong series visiting all 50 states, providing national exposure for Colorado as a travel destination.

The details

GMA will broadcast live from the Pikes Peak summit on Friday morning, with visitors able to register online to appear in the background of the shot. The Gateway entrance to the peak will open at 3:30 a.m., with no one admitted after 4 a.m. All-wheel or 4-wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended, and one ticket per group is required.

  • The live shot is planned for Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • Sunrise on Pikes Peak will occur at 6:30 a.m. on the day of the broadcast.

The players

Good Morning America

A popular morning news and talk show broadcast on the ABC television network.

Pikes Peak America's Mountain

The official website for Pikes Peak, a 14,115-foot mountain in Colorado that inspired the poem 'America the Beautiful.'

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What’s next

Viewers interested in appearing in the live broadcast from Pikes Peak must register on the Pikes Peak America's Mountain website. The registration is free, but all-wheel or 4-wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended, and one ticket per group is required.

The takeaway

GMA's live broadcast from the summit of Pikes Peak will showcase Colorado's natural beauty and rich history to a national audience, providing valuable exposure for the state as a travel destination while celebrating its 150th anniversary of statehood.