{"id":740689,"date":"2026-06-16T14:49:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T14:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/740689\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T14:49:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T14:49:09","slug":"sabres-announce-details-for-nhl-draft-fan-fest-on-june-26-and-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/740689\/","title":{"rendered":"Sabres announce details for NHL Draft Fan Fest on June 26 and 27"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The next generation of NHL stars are coming to Bufalo.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re hosting the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft at KeyBank Center on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27. Both days will feature a Fan Fest in Ticketmaster Alumni Plaza with food and beverage, entertainment, and activities for the whole family.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, we\u2019ll be welcoming this year\u2019s top prospects into the draft with a red-carpet arrival prior to Round 1 on June 26.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a rundown of each day\u2019s schedule of events.<\/p>\n<p>Day 1 \u2013 Friday, June 26<\/p>\n<p>Schedule:<\/p>\n<p>4 p.m. to 7 p.m. \u2013 Fan Fest in Ticketmaster Alumni Plaza (free and open to public)<br \/>\n5:15 p.m. \u2013 Top prospects walk the red carpet into KeyBank Center<br \/>\n6 p.m. &#8211; KeyBank Center doors open<br \/>\n7 p.m. \u2013 Round 1 of the NHL Draft<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/2026-upper-deck-nhl-draft-round-buffalo-new-york-06-26-2026\/event\/0000649DEB92E90C\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tickets for Day 1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Details:<\/p>\n<p>All fans in attendance for Round 1 will receive a commemorative hockey card giveaway courtesy of Upper Deck.<\/p>\n<p>Fan Fest will include entertainment from DJ Milk, food and beverage stands, plus the following programming:<\/p>\n<p>Red Carpet Arrivals (Friday at 5:15 p.m.) \u2013 Fans will have the opportunity to greet the NHL\u2019s top prospects as they walk the red carpet into KeyBank Center ahead of Round 1.<br \/>\nNHL STREET: We\u2019ll have two street hockey rinks set up on Perry Street as part of the league&#8217;s \u201cNHL STREET\u201d initiative. One rink will showcase local youth teams; the other will be open to the public for pickup games and skills competitions!<br \/>\nKids Combine: Put your skills to the test! Our Kids Combine will allow participants to measure their grip strength, broad jump, rapid shot and more inside an inflatable rink.<br \/>\nAccuracy Shot Drills: Are you the next Tage Thompson? We\u2019ll have two shooting booths set up for fans to show off their skills.<br \/>\nPhoto Opportunities: Commemorate the moment with multiple NHL Draft-themed photo backdrops.<\/p>\n<p>Day 2 \u2013 Saturday, June 27<\/p>\n<p>Schedule:<\/p>\n<p>10 a.m. &#8211; KeyBank Center Doors open<br \/>\n10 a.m. to 4 p.m. \u2013 Fan Fest in Ticketmaster Alumni Plaza (free and open to public)<br \/>\n11 a.m. \u2013 Rounds 2-7 of the NHL Draft<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/2026-upper-deck-nhl-draft-rounds-buffalo-new-york-06-27-2026\/event\/0000649DEC6FEBA7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tickets for Day 2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Details<\/p>\n<p>Fan Fest will include entertainment from DJ Milk, food and beverage stands, plus fun the following fun activities: two NHL STREET rinks, Kids Combine skills tests, photo opportunities and more!<br \/>\nNote \u2013 fans with tickets may enter and exit the building as they wish throughout the day on Saturday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The next generation of NHL stars are coming to Bufalo. 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