September 14, 2024 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Alumni Plaza at KeyBank Center - Free Admission

Note: Fan Fest is a rain or shine event.

Due to road closures at South Park and with HockeyFest taking place on Perry, free parking will be available in the Surface Lot which can be accessed at Perry and Baltimore or via Michigan Street.

Fan Fest Map

Event Schedule

The Buffalo Sabres will once again be hosting Fan Fest, presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, on Saturday, Sept. 14 in Ticketmaster Alumni Plaza and KeyBank Center.

The Sabres roster, general manager Kevyn Adams, and head coach Lindy Ruff will make appearances on stage and/or at stations throughout Fan Fest from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fans can take part in hockey skills activations, kids zone activities and watch Sabres players participate in on-stage programming throughout the day.

MAIN STAGE EVENT SCHEDULE - ALUMNI PLAZA

11:30am: Welcome with Kevyn Adams and Lindy Ruff

12:30pm: Sabres Logo Drawing with Players

1:30pm: Jenga with players

2:30pm: Sabres Logo Drawing with Players

3:30pm: Jenga with players

SELECT TIME ACTIVITIES:

Kids Press Conference

  • Time: 1:00 p.m.
  • This Kids Press Conference is open to the public. Located inside the 1970 Club (formally known as the Lexus Club) on the 100 level
  • Limited availability. First come, first served

Autograph Sessions

  • Featuring current Sabres players
  • Times: 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
  • Each session will take place in the 100-level concourse at aisles 1 and 12
  • Autograph lines will open 30 minutes prior to each session. Tickets are limited will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Each ticketed participant will receive at least two player autographs

Special Viewing of Episode 1 of “The Blue & Gold Standard: Lindy Ruff - Arena Bowl

  • 12:00 pm (Member Exclusive)
  • 4:00 p.m (General Public)

MEMBER PROGRAMMING IN 1970 CLUB:

  • 2:00pm: Blue & Gold Insights (Member Exclusive)
  • 3:00pm: Kids Only Press Conference (Member Exclusive)

*All players and times are subject to change

FEATURED PLAYERS:

AUBE-KUBEL, NICOLAS
LUUKKONEN, UKKO-PEKKA
BENSON, ZACH
MALENSTYN, BECK
BRYSON, JACOB
MCLEOD, RYAN
BYRAM, BOWEN
MURRAY, BRETT
CLAGUE, KALE
PETERKA, JOHN-JASON
CLIFTON, CONNOR
POWER, OWEN
COZENS, DYLAN
QUINN, JACK
DAHLIN, RASMUS
REIMER, JAMES
GILBERT, DENNIS
ROUSEK, LUKAS
GREENWAY, JORDAN
SAMUELSSON, MATTIAS
JOKIHARJU, HENRI
THOMPSON, TAGE
KREBS, PEYTON
TUCH, ALEX
LAFFERTY, SAM
ZUCKER, JASON
LEVI, DEVON

*Player availability subject to change

All-Day Activities

Hockey Skills

Skills Street

Show off your hardest slapshot, pinpoint accuracy, or try your hand at Skee Puck. You may even get pointers from some special guests.

Location: Ticketmaster Alumni Plaza (Along Parking Ramp)

Community Art Piece

Coca-Cola Court

Make your mark on our community art piece, sample some special Coca-Cola flavors and snag some free giveaways.

Location: Ticketmaster Alumni Plaza

Carnival Zone

Benson Boulevard

Includes fun carnival games, a goat petting zoo and special themed food items.

Location: Ticketmaster Alumni Plaza Breezeway

Biergarten

Peterka Place

Enjoy a German Biergarten themed Blue Zone in honor of Global Series, German food, and more!

Location: Blue Zone (100-level)

Photo Ops

Visit locations all around Fan Fest for unique photo opportunities.

Location: Multiple Locations

HockeyFest

HockeyFest Rinks

Watch the HockeyFest teams battle it out for the tournament championship. Note: This is a registered event.

Location: Perry Street

Kids Zone

Sabretooth Square

Get decked out with face painting, balloon animals, create your own trading cards, make friendship bracelets, and more.

Location: KeyBank Center Pavilion

Video Game Zone

Gaming Grounds

Challenge your friends to a game of 'Chel or join the Sabres BUF Gaming community to participate in upcoming tournaments.

Location: 100-level

Sabres Store

Open: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Parking

Due to road closures at South Park and with HockeyFest taking place on Perry, free parking will be available in the Surface Lot which can be accessed at Perry and Baltimore or via Michigan Street.

Prospects Challenge

Sabres Prospects Challenge

Saturday, Sept. 14

  • Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa, 12 p.m.
  • Columbus vs. Boston, 3:30 p.m.
  • New Jersey vs. Buffalo, 7 p.m. (Sold Out)

Monday, Sept. 16

  • Boston vs. New Jersey, 10 a.m.
  • Ottawa vs. Columbus, 1:30 p.m.
  • Pittsburgh vs. Buffalo, 5 p.m.