List of Buffalo Sabres 2024-2025 Promo Nights

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Fan’s Choice Bobblehead, Bandits T-Shirt & Cookie Cutters among Buffalo Sabres 2024-2025 promo nights & fan giveaways.


Today, we are excited to present the list of promotional nights for the Buffalo Sabres this fall. Let’s get started!


List of Buffalo Sabres 2024-2025 Promo Nights

Are you Going to a Sabres Hockey Game This Season? Looking for a Themed Event to Attend or a Giveaway to Take Home?

Now that the upcoming NHL season has finally arrived, you might think, “Will the Sabres do stadium giveaways and promotional nights this season?” Well, you’re in luck! For the upcoming 2024-2025 season, the Buffalo Sabres will return to the ice with theme days and fun promos for all ticket holders. In addition, the men in blue & yellow have theme nights and fan giveaways in store this fall: Fan’s Choice Bobblehead, Opening Night Rally Towel, Bandits Lacrosse T-Shirt, and many more. 

Make sure to buy tickets at KeyBank Center before it’s too late! Some of the team’s biggest contests, like the Penguins and Flyers, sell out very fast. Catch the Sabres as they try to snap their longest active playoff drought at 14 years (2011). For more information on what fan giveaways or promotional nights to attend for the upcoming season, please refer to the complete schedule below! 

October 2024

Home Opener/Rally Towel Giveaway

  • First game of the season at KeyBank Center. 
  • The “Opening Night” Rally Towel is given to all fans entering the gates. 
  • Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
  • Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
  • Opponent: Los Angeles Kings (Lost Quarterfinals vs. Edmonton)

Halloween Extravaganza/Wearable Flag

  • All ticket holders are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes as the players debut their red & black jerseys. 
  • The first 10,000 fans in attendance will earn a Sabres Wearable Flag. 
  • Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
  • Puck-Drop: 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time
  • Opponent: Detroit Red Wings (Atlantic Division Matchup)

November 2024

Hockey Fights Cancer/Scarf for Fans

  • The men in blue & yellow will wear purple jerseys during pregame warmups to show awareness for fighting cancer. 
  • The HFC Lavender Scarf is available for the first 10,000 fans in attendance. 
  • Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
  • Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
  • Opponent: New York Islanders (Lost First Round vs. Carolina)

Military Appreciation Night

  • This new promotion will pay tribute to the local soldiers and veterans from Western New York. 
  • Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
  • Puck-Drop: 12:30 P.M. Eastern Time
  • Opponent: Montreal Canadiens (#5 Pick in the Draft-RW Ivan Demidov)

Thanksgiving Eve/Gravy Boat Giveaway

  • The stadium will host a hockey game the night before Turkey Day arrives. 
  • The first 10,000 ticket holders upon entry will receive a Sabres Gravy Boat. 
  • Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
  • Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
  • Opponent: Minnesota Wild (Seeking 1st Playoff Series Win Since 2015)

December 2024

Native American Heritage Day

  • The evening will showcase the traditions and cultures of Native Americans in the Empire State. 
  • Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
  • Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
  • Opponent: Colorado Avalanche (Nathan MacKinnon Won MVP)

Banditland On Ice/Buffalo T-Shirt

  • The NHL club will dedicate game day to the reigning back-to-back men’s lacrosse champion Buffalo Bandits. 
  • The Sabres/Bandits T-Shirt is only for the first 10,000 fans entering the gates. 
  • Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
  • Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
  • Opponent: New Jersey Devils (Hired Sheldon Keefe as Head Coach)

Christmas Party

  • KeyBank Center will include holiday tunes and even an appearance from Santa Claus. 
  • Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
  • Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
  • Opponent: Toronto Maple Leafs (Seeking 1st Stanley Cup Since 1967)

Winterfest/Cookie Cutters

  • This annual event will provide winter-themed activities in the concourse as well as on-ice entertainment. 
  • The first 10,000 ticket holders will gain access to the Sabres Cookie Cutters. 
  • Date: Friday, December 27, 2024
  • Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
  • Opponent: Chicago Blackhawks (Connor Bedard Won Rookie of the Year)

January 2025

Kids Takeover/Jersey Lunchbox Giveaway

  • Children 12 and under will get the chance to take on the following roles: In-Arena Host, Junior Reporter, Cheerleader, and more. 
  • The Buffalo Jersey Lunchbox will be awarded to the first 5,000 kids upon entry. 
  • Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
  • Puck-Drop: 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time
  • Opponent: Seattle Kraken (Joined the NHL in 2021)

February 2025

Youth Hockey Event/Wattle Bottle for Fans

  • The afternoon will focus on the growing trend of kids hockey in the Buffalo area. 
  • The first 10,000 fans will receive a Sabres Water Bottle. 
  • Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
  • Puck-Drop: 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time
  • Opponent: New Jersey Devils (Signed G Jacob Markstrom in the Summer)

Women in Sports

  • The venue will acknowledge the female athletes, coaches, and front office employees based in Western New York. 
  • Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
  • Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
  • Opponent: Columbus Blue Jackets (Hired Dean Evason as Head Coach)

Black History Celebration

  • The team will spend the day honoring the legacy of African American players in the hockey industry. 
  • Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
  • Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
  • Opponent: Anaheim Ducks (No Postseason Berth Since 2018)

March 2025

St. Patrick’s Day in Buffalo

  • KeyBank Center will consist of Irish Music and green-filled fun & games. 
  • Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
  • Puck-Drop: 12:30 P.M. Eastern Time
  • Opponent: Vegas Golden Knights (Hosted This Year’s Player Draft)

Pride Night in Buffalo

  • As part of the league’s initiative (Hockey os for Everyone), all 32 clubs will promote inclusivity and professionalism free of racism and hatred. 
  • Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
  • Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
  • Opponent: Pittsburgh Penguins (Re-Signed Crosby to a 2-Year Extension)

April 2025

Fan Appreciation/Mystery Bobblehead

  • The NHL club will welcome longtime and new Sabres fans. 
  • The Fan’s Choice Bobblehead is accessible to the first 10,000 ticket holders. 
  • Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
  • Puck-Drop: 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time
  • Opponent: Philadelphia Flyers (Looking for 1st Playoff Trip Since 2020)

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