List of Cincinnati Cyclones Promo Nights 2025-2026

Cyclones Promo Nights 2025-2026 Include Teddy Bear Toss, Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway, One Night Rebrand, Pucks N’ Pups & More! 

Welcome to the Cincinnati Cyclones 2025-2026 theme nights reveal! The ECHL farm club for the Toronto Maple Leafs is looking to win the Kelly Cup for the first time since 2010. In fact, the franchise wants to return to the playoffs after not qualifying for the first time since 2017. With about 1.5 months before the puck drops on opening night, the Cincinnati Cyclones officially announced their promotional schedule for the 2025-2026 season. 

Heritage Bank Center plans to give out 15 fan giveaways and over 20 theme nights throughout the upcoming year. Those stadium giveaways will include the Cincinnati Hockey 2025-2026 Calendar (Oct. 18), Halloween Candy Bucket (Oct. 24), Military Camo Hat (Nov. 14), Cyclones Hawaiian Shirt (Jan. 17), Coin Bank (Jan. 30), Cyclones T-Shirt (Feb. 4), Youth Jersey (Feb. 15), Mascot Keychain (Mar. 1), Garden Gnome (Mar. 20), and many more. The franchise will also bring back the fan-favorite Pucks & Pups Showcase (Oct. 30 & Mar. 7), where all ticket holders get to bring their dogs to the game. 

As for the theme nights, the organization will focus on the following: Day of the Dead (Nov. 1), Shutout the Hate & Pride Celebration (Nov. 7), Hockey Night in Cincinnati (Dec. 27), New Year’s Eve Postgame Fireworks (Dec. 31), Teddy Bear Toss (Jan. 24), Mascots Birthday Bash (Feb. 1), One Night Rebrand (Feb. 28), Cyclones Fights Cancer (Mar. 21), and Fan Appreciation Day (Apr. 11). The arena also intends to feature pop culture events such as the Bluey™ Matinee (Nov. 8), National Lampoon’s® Christmas Vacation (Dec. 12), Grateful Dead Tribute (Jan. 16), Star Wars™ Takeover (Jan. 31), and Miracle on Ice (Feb. 13). 

For complete information in terms of each game’s puck-drop times and opponents, please refer to the list below! 

Cincinnati Cyclones Promotional Schedule 2025-2026 by Month

October 2025

Home Opener/Fan Giveaway

• Before the game, Heritage Bank Center is going to host a special ceremony welcoming the coaches and players. 
• The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a Cyclones 2025-2026 Calendar. 
• Date: Saturday, October 18
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Wheeling Nailers (Pittsburgh Penguins)

Peanuts™ 75th Anniversary/Giveaway

• The players plan to wear their “Great Pumpkin” jerseys on game day.  
• The first 5,000 fans entering the gates will get a Cyclones Candy Bucket. 
• Date: Friday, October 24
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Fort Wayne Komets (Edmonton Oilers)

Pucks & Pups Showcase-Part 1

• All fans can bring their four-legged friends for the ECHL hockey showdown. 
• Date: Thursday, October 30
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Indy Fuel (Chicago Blackhawks)

November 2025

Day of the Dead Night

• The athletes will don their “Los Cyclones de Cincinnati” jerseys the day after Halloween. 
• Date: Saturday, November 1
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Bloomington Bison (New York Rangers)

Shutout the Hate Event

• The evening will be an inclusive game for everyone. 
• The players intend to wear their Rainbow Pride jerseys. 
• Date: Friday, November 7
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Iowa Heartlanders (Minnesota Wild)

Bluey™ Matinee

• The afternoon will feature a character meet and greet from one of the best children’s shows on television. 
• Date: Sunday, November 8
• Puck-Drop: 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Iowa Heartlanders (Minnesota Wild)

Military Appreciation Day/Giveaway

• The franchise will pay tribute to the local veterans and soldiers by sporting their Camouflage jerseys. 
• The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a Cyclones Camo Hat. 
• Date: Friday, November 14
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Toledo Walleye (Detroit Red Wings)

December 2025

Home for the Holidays

• The arena will consist of Christmas music and even an appearance from Santa Claus. 
• Also, the players want to wear the National Lampoon’s® Christmas Vacation jerseys to spread holiday cheer. 
• Date: Friday, December 12
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Kalamazoo Wings (Vancouver Canucks)

Hockey Night in Cincinnati

• The organization will celebrate all things hockey throughout the evening. 
• Date: Saturday, December 27
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Kalamazoo Wings (Vancouver Canucks)

New Year’s Eve Postgame Fireworks

• Heritage Bank Center is going to host an indoor fireworks show following the Cyclones’ 2025 finale game. 
• Date: Wednesday, December 31
• Puck-Drop: 6:00 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Indy Fuel (Chicago Blackhawks)

January 2026

Throwback Weekend-Part 1

• The players will wear their vintage uniforms as part of their annual throwback series. 
• Date: Friday, January 2
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Toledo Walleye (Detroit Red Wings)

Throwback Weekend-Part 2

• The ECHL club plans to don throwback jerseys to honor the years’ past. 
• Date: Saturday, January 3
• Puck-Drop: 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Toledo Walleye (Detroit Red Wings)

Grateful Dead Night

• The home venue will showcase 60s rock music from one of the top-performing bands of all time. 
• Date: Friday, January 16
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Rapid City Rush (Calgary Flames)

Stadium Giveaway Day

• The first 5,000 fans entering the gates will get a Cyclones Hawaiian Shirt. 
• Date: Saturday, January 17
• Puck-Drop: 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Rapid City Rush (Calgary Flames)

Teddy Bear Toss Spectacular

• All fans are encouraged to bring their stuffed teddy bears and toss them into the ice as part of the postgame festivities. 
• Date: Saturday, January 24
• Puck-Drop: 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Fort Wayne Komets (Edmonton Oilers)

Fan Giveaway Event

• The first 5,000 fans entering the gates will get a Cyclones Coin Bank. 
• Date: Friday, January 30
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Fort Wayne Komets (Edmonton Oilers)

Star Wars™ Takeover

• The team will provide space adventure music and character appearances. 
• The athletes will also sport their Star Wars™-themed jerseys on game day. 
• Date: Saturday, January 31
• Puck-Drop: 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Bloomington Bison (New York Rangers)

February 2026

Mascot Birthday Bash/Giveaway

• Puckchop and Twister are going to have a party to remember with their mascot friends. 
• The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a Cyclones Team Trading Card Set. 
• Date: Sunday, February 1
• Puck-Drop: 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Toledo Walleye (Detroit Red Wings)

Miracle on Ice Night

• The players will celebrate perhaps the best moment in the U.S. Men’s Olympic Hockey History by wearing special jerseys. 
• Date: Friday, February 13
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Toledo Walleye (Detroit Red Wings)

Kids Giveaway Matinee

• The first 5,000 children ages 2-12 will get a Cyclones Youth Hockey Jersey. 
• Date: Sunday, February 15
• Puck-Drop: 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Indy Fuel (Chicago Blackhawks)

Free Shirt Giveaway

• The first 5,000 fans at the game will receive a Cincinnati Cyclones T-Shirt. 
• Date: Wednesday, February 18
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Kalamazoo Wings (Vancouver Canucks)

Stadium Giveaway Event

• The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a Cyclones Dice Cube. 
• Date: Wednesday, February 25
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Toledo Walleye (Detroit Red Wings)

One Night Rebrand Game

• For one day only, the franchise intends to hit the ice with a different name. 
• Date: Saturday, February 28
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Kalamazoo Wings (Vancouver Canucks)

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March 2026

Mascot Giveaway Matinee

• The first 5,000 fans entering the gates will get a Puckchop Cyclones Keychain. 
• Date: Sunday, March 1
• Puck-Drop: 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Kalamazoo Wings (Vancouver Canucks)

Pucks & Pups Sensation-Part 2

• The stadium is going to host the Weiner Dog Races on the ice level. 
• Date: Saturday, March 7
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Utah Grizzlies (Colorado Avalanche)

Read Across Cincinnati Day

• The team plans to don special uniforms in support for reading education at local schools. 
• Date: Sunday, March 8
• Puck-Drop: 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Utah Grizzlies (Colorado Avalanche)

Fan Giveaway at Heritage Bank Center

• The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a Cyclones Crossbody Bag. 
• Date: Friday, March 13
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Iowa Heartlanders (Minnesota Wild)

Free Toy Giveaway

• The first 5,000 fans entering the gates will get a Hockey Puck Mascot Plushie. 
• Date: Saturday, March 14
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Iowa Heartlanders (Minnesota Wild)

Stadium Giveaway Night

• The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a Cyclones Playing Card Set. 
• Date: Wednesday, March 18
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Bloomington Bison (New York Rangers)

Garden-Themed Giveaway

• The first 5,000 fans entering the gates will get a Cyclones Garden Gnome. 
• Date: Friday, March 20
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Fort Wayne Komets (Edmonton Oilers)

Cyclones Fights Cancer

• The Heritage Bank Center intends to spread awareness for cancer battles in Ohio by having players wear special jerseys. 
• Date: Saturday, March 21
• Puck-Drop: 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Fort Wayne Komets (Edmonton Oilers)

April 2026

Fan Appreciation Celebration

• The arena will spend the home finale giving thanks to the best fans in hockey. 
• Date: Saturday, April 11
• Puck-Drop: 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time
• Opponent: Toledo Walleye (Detroit Red Wings)

Related: Food Guide at Heritage Bank Center

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