| 1998 Skate America | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Grand Prix |
| Date: | October 29 – November 1 |
| Season: | 1998–99 |
| Location: | Detroit, Michigan |
| Host: | U.S. Figure Skating |
| Venue: | Joe Louis Arena |
| Champions | |
Men's singles:  Alexei Yagudin | |
| Ladies' singles: Maria Butyrskaya | |
| Pairs: Elena Berezhnaya / Anton Sikharulidze | |
Ice dance:  Marina Anissina / Gwendal Peizerat | |
| Previous: 1997 Skate America | |
| Next: 1999 Skate America | |
| Next GP: 1998 Skate Canada International | |
The 1998 Skate America was the first event of six in the 1998–99 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition series. It was held at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on October 29 – November 1. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Skaters earned points toward qualifying for the 1998–99 Grand Prix Final.