Note: Fan Fest is a rain or shine event. In the event of inclement weather, programming will be moved inside KeyBank Center.
Due to road closures at South Park and with Hockeyfest taking place on Perry, the KeyBank Center ramp will not be available for parking. *Free parking is available in the Surface Lot which can be accessed at Perry and Baltimore or via Michigan Street.
Event Schedule
Mark your calendars, Sabres fans, for the return of Buffalo Sabres Fan Fest presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will include all of the fun from last year along with some new touches to ring in the 2023-24 season.
The full Sabres roster and general manager Kevyn Adams will make appearances on stage and/or at stations throughout Fan Fest from 12 to 6 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
12:30pm: Keyvn Adams Address Fans
1:30pm: Sabres Logo Drawing with Players
Peyton Krebs, Kyle Okposo, and Devon Levi
2:30pm: Sabres Puckdoku
Jeff Skinner and Owen Power
3:30pm: Sabres Logo Drawing with Players
Tage Thompson, Jacob Bryson and JJ Peterka
4:00pm: Sabres Puckdoku
Dylan Cozens and Casey Mittelstadt
SELECT TIME ACTIVITIES:
Between 2 Stalls Set
Fans can get their photo at the actual set of Between 2 Stalls.
Available 1:00pm – 4:00pm in KeyBank Center
Dunk Tank
Dunk your favorite broadcasters for charity!
$5 for 3 throws. All proceeds benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation
Dunkers: Marty Biron, Brian Duff, Dan Dunleavy
Kids Press Conference
Time: 1:00pm
This Kids Press Conference is open to the public. Located inside the Lexus Club on the 100 level, kids will get a chance to ask Kale Clague and Mattias Samuelsson questions throughout this 45-minute press conference.
Autograph Sessions
3 players and 1 alumni
Times: 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm and 5:00pm
Each session last 45 minutes and will take place at the Blue Zone in the 100 level of the Arena
SEASON TICKET MEMBER PROGRAMMING IN LEXUS CLUB:
12:00pm: Kids Only Press Conference
2:00pm: Sabres Trivia
3:00pm: Blue & Gold Insights
Season Ticket Member Programming will be split between Alex Tuch, Rasmus Dahlin, Kyle Okposo, Connor Clifton, Devon Levi, Zemgus Girgensons and Owen Power.
*All players and times are subject to change
All-Day Activities
Hardest Shot
Show off your hardest slapshot. You may even get pointers from some special guests.
Location: Alumni Plaza
Photo Ops
Take unqiue photos all over Fanfest! Visit the pavilion to check out the historic banners, or the RJ and Ryan MIller photo zones. In alumni plaza take a photo with the 360 Fan Cam, or in front of the Let's Go Buffalo sign, and more.
Location: Multiple Locations
Lawn Games
Challenge your friends to a game or cornhole or the all-new Skeepuck!
Location: Alumni Plaza
Accuracy Shot
How accurate is your shot? You may even have the chance to show off for some special guests.
Location: Alumni Plaza
Kids Combine
Test your skills at stickhandling, broad jump, grip strength, and hardest shot. You will also a trading card with your stats!
Location: Perry Street
Sabres Store
Open: 10:15AM to 6:30PM
Limited quantity of equipment will be available for sale in the pavilion outside of the Sabres store.
Goalie Challenge
Quick glove hand? Hop in net!
Location: Alumni Plaza
Kids Zone
Get decked out with face painting, balloon animals, and Tage's Fishin' in the Dark game.
Location: Alumni Plaza
Parking
Due to road closures at South Park and with Hockeyfest taking place on Perry, the KeyBank Center ramp will not be available for parking. *Free parking is available in the Surface Lot which can be accessed at Perry and Baltimore or via Michigan Street.
