Theme Nights
View all of the upcoming home games with their corresponding events.
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Saturday, October 17 | 7:05PM10 Year Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate a decade of Thunderbolts hockey as we kick off our 10th Anniversary Season on Opening Night against the Knoxville Ice Bears! Join us as we honor 10 years of unforgettable memories, legendary players, the best fans in the SPHL, and back-to-back championships! Be there for a night filled with special celebrations, commemorative moments, and the exciting start to the 10th season of Thunderbolts hockey. Stick around after the final horn for a postgame jersey auction and take home a game-worn piece of the night!
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Saturday, October 24 | 7:05PMHocktoberfest
Grab your lederhosen and join us for Hocktoberfest as the Thunderbolts take on the Quad City Storm! Celebrate with a night of Oktoberfest-inspired fun, festive games, themed entertainment, and great hockey. Enjoy an alcoholic beverage at the Ford Center Plaza beer garden hosted before the doors open starting at 4:00 pm! Raise a stein and cheer on the Thunderbolts in one of the season's most festive theme nights!
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Friday, October 30 | 7:05PMHalloween
Get ready for a frightfully fun night as the Thunderbolts take on the Huntsville Havoc for our Halloween Game! Wear your favorite costume and enjoy a night packed with spooky fun, themed entertainment, and thrilling hockey action. It's the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with the whole family!
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Tuesday, November 10 | 10:00AMEducation Day Presented by Amcor
Calling all K-12 kids and teachers! Our annual Education Day presented by Amcor is back and better than ever. All student/chaperone tickets are $7, which includes your game ticket and an Education Day Booklet! We will have educational booths across the concourse for the students to interact with! Doors open at 9:00 am and puck drop is at 10:00 am. Click here to sign your school up: bit.ly/BoltsEDG26
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Friday, November 13 | 7:05PMJurassic Night
Travel back in time for Jurassic Night as the Thunderbolts take on the Peoria Rivermen! Experience a prehistoric evening filled with dinosaur-themed fun, exciting in-game entertainment, and hard-hitting hockey action. It's a roar-some night the whole family won't want to miss! Stick around after the final horn for a postgame jersey auction and take home a game-worn piece of the night!
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Saturday, November 21 | 7:05PMMilitary Appreciation Night Presented by National Vet Help
Military Appreciation Night presented by National Vet Help is our way to say THANK YOU to all the men and women out there who have served for our great country. All current and former military personnel will receive $13 tickets for them and up to 5 people in their party with valid identification! Purchase your military tickets here: https://bit.ly/BoltsMilitaryDiscount26
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Sunday, November 22 | 3:00PMSunday Funday
It’s Sunday Funday! Come celebrate your Sunday with us for all the fun at the Thunderbolts game including $3 hot dogs, popcorn and soda! Doors open at 2:00 for season ticket holders and 2:15 for the general public. Puck drop at 3:00.
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Saturday, December 5 | 7:05PMTeddy Bear Toss Presented by Kasey Fuquay - State Farm Agent
One of hockey’s best traditions is the Teddy Bear Toss presented by Kasey Fuquay – State Farm Agent. Bring your Teddy Bears to throw on the ice when the Thunderbolts score their first goal of the game! All teddy bears will be donated to various charities around the tri-state to bring some holiday cheer! Stick around after the final horn for a postgame jersey auction and take home a game-worn piece of the night.
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Friday, December 11 | 7:05PMWhite Out Friday
Bundle up and wear your white as the Thunderbolts host the Fayetteville Marksmen for White Out Friday! Help turn the arena into a sea of white while cheering on the Thunderbolts in an exciting Friday night matchup. Don't miss one of the coolest atmospheres before the year ends!
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Saturday, December 12 | 7:05PM90's Night
Break out the flannel, neon, and nostalgia for 90's Night as the Thunderbolts take on the Fayetteville Marksmen! Relive the decade with throwback music, retro entertainment, and plenty of 90s-themed fun while cheering on the Thunderbolts. It's going to be all that and a bag of chips!
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Friday, December 18 | 7:05PMGrinch Night/Free Kids Friday
Don't be a Grinch—join the Thunderbolts for Grinch Night as we take on the Peoria Rivermen! Enjoy a festive evening filled with holiday fun, themed entertainment, and exciting hockey action for the whole family. Plus, it's a Free Kids Friday—with every adult ticket purchased, receive one free kids ticket. Offer is valid only at the Ford Center Box Office. Stick around after the final horn for a postgame jersey auction and take home a game-worn piece of the night!
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Wednesday, December 23 | 7:05PMHockey Holidays
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Hockey Holidays as the Thunderbolts take on the Birmingham Bulls! Bring the whole family for a night of holiday cheer featuring photos with Santa, cookie decorating, festive entertainment, and exciting Thunderbolts hockey. Make unforgettable memories and get into the holiday spirit at the Ford Center!
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Thursday, December 31 | 7:05PMNew Year's Eve
Ring in the New Year with the Thunderbolts as we take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers in our annual New Year's Eve celebration! Enjoy an exciting night of hockey before capping off the evening with a spectacular postgame fireworks show on the ice. There's no better place to celebrate and welcome the new year with family, friends, and Thunderbolts hockey!
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Friday, January 1 | 7:05PMNew Year, New Gift
It may be the season of giving, but not every gift is a winner! Join the Thunderbolts as we take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers for our Bad Gift Exchange. Bring your funniest, strangest, or most unwanted gift to take part in the exchange—but remember, you must bring a gift to receive one. Stay tuned for more details and official exchange rules!
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Saturday, January 2 | 7:05PMBlackout Saturday
Lights down, game on! Join the Thunderbolts for Blackout Saturday as we take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers. Wear your black and help create an electric atmosphere while the team hits the ice in specialty black jerseys that you may have seen before. Stick around after the final horn for a postgame jersey auction and take home a game-worn piece of the night!
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Friday, January 22 | 7:05PMFaith Night
Join us for Faith Night as the Thunderbolts take on the Macon Mayhem! Bring your family, friends, church group, or youth group for an evening of community and exciting Thunderbolts hockey. It's a special night celebrating and cheering on your hometown team!
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Saturday, January 23 | 7:05PMStar Wars Night
A galaxy far, far away comes to the Ford Center for Star Wars Night as the Eville Empire battles the Macon Mayhem! Whether you cheer for the Jedi or the Sith, enjoy a night of themed entertainment, out-of-this-world fun, and exciting hockey action. Star Wars characters will be available for photos in the lobby before the game and throughout the evening, so grab your lightsaber, dress as your favorite character, and join us for one of the most popular nights of the season! Stick around after the final horn for a postgame jersey auction and take home a game-worn piece of the night!
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Friday, January 29 | 7:05PMMascot Night/Free Kids Friday Presented by Meijer
Get ready for a night full of fun, energy, and furry friends as the Thunderbolts host Mascot Night presented by Meijer against the Huntsville Havoc! Meet some of your favorite mascots, enjoy family-friendly entertainment, and cheer on the Thunderbolts during an action-packed night of hockey. Bring the whole family for a game night experience that’s bigger than ever! Plus, it's a Free Kids Friday—with every adult ticket purchased, receive one free kids ticket. Offer is valid only at the Ford Center Box Office.
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Saturday, January 30 | 7:05PMFirst Responders Night
Join the Thunderbolts as we honor the heroes who serve our community during First Responders Night against the Huntsville Havoc! We’ll celebrate the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of our local first responders with a special night of recognition, community, and exciting Thunderbolts hockey. Come out and show your support for the men and women who keep our community safe! All current and former First Responders will receive $13 tickets for them and up to 5 people by clicking here: https://bit.ly/BoltsFirstRespondersDiscount27
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Friday, February 5 | 7:05PMMardi Gras
Let the good times roll for Mardi Gras as the Thunderbolts take on the Quad City Storm! Celebrate with a night full of festive fun, colorful entertainment, and exciting hockey action. Grab your beads, bring your crew, and join us for a party on the ice you won’t want to miss! After the game, fans will have the opportunity to paint the ice and leave their mark by writing the names of loved ones affected by cancer. Together, we’ll create a powerful tribute and show that our hockey family fights together.
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Saturday, February 6 | 7:05PMHockey Fights Cancer
Join the Thunderbolts for Hockey Fights Cancer Night as we take on the Quad City Storm in a special evening dedicated to supporting those impacted by cancer. Help us honor survivors, fighters, and loved ones while coming together as a community for a meaningful night of hockey. Fans can help make the night even more special by adding the name of a loved one affected by cancer to the Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys worn during the game here: https://bit.ly/HFCJerseyPreOrder27. Names will be accepted through December 1. Stick around after the final horn for a postgame jersey auction and take home a game-worn piece of the night!
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Friday, February 12 | 7:05PM$3 Tall Boys
Cheers to a great night of hockey! Join the Thunderbolts as we take on the Peoria Rivermen for $3 Tall Boys Night. Enjoy an affordable night out with ice-cold drinks, exciting hockey action, and all the fun of a Thunderbolts game day. Grab your friends and don’t miss this fan-favorite deal! All groups of 10 or more receive a discounted ticket when you call us at 812-422-BOLT!
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Sunday, February 21 | 3:00PMPrincess & Pirates
Set sail for a magical night of hockey during Princess & Pirates Night as the Thunderbolts take on the Knoxville Ice Bears! Join us for a family-friendly adventure featuring princesses and pirates roaming the concourse before and during the game for photo opportunities. Grab your crew, dress up as your favorite character, and enjoy a night of unforgettable fun and Thunderbolts hockey! Doors open at 2:00 for season ticket holders and 2:15 for the general public. Puck drop at 3:00.
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Friday, February 26 | 7:05PMSuperhero Night
Heroes assemble for Superhero Night as the Thunderbolts take on the Peoria Rivermen! Join us for an action-packed evening featuring superhero-themed entertainment, heroic fun, and exciting Thunderbolts hockey. Wear your favorite superhero gear and bring the whole family for a night where everyone can be a hero! Stick around after the final horn for a postgame jersey auction and take home a game-worn piece of the night!
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Sunday, March 7 | 5:00PMWizards Night
Grab your robes and wands for Wizards Night as the Thunderbolts take on the Huntsville Havoc! Step into a world of magic with spellbinding entertainment, enchanting activities, and exciting Thunderbolts hockey. Gather your house, bring your friends, and join us for a night full of wizarding fun at the Ford Center! Stick around after the final horn for a postgame jersey auction and take home a game-worn piece of the night! Doors open at 4:00 for season ticket holders and 4:15 for the general public. Puck drop at 5:00.
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Friday, March 19 | 7:05PMSt. Patrick's Day
Get ready to celebrate the luck of the Irish for St. Patrick’s Day as the Thunderbolts take on the Quad City Storm! Enjoy a festive night filled with green-themed fun, exciting entertainment, and hard-hitting hockey action. Grab your friends, wear your green, and join us for a St. Patty’s celebration you won’t want to miss!
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Saturday, March 20 | 7:05PMScooby Doo/ Pucks & Paws
Scooby-Doo and your four-legged friends are taking over the Ford Center for Pucks & Paws Night as the Thunderbolts take on the Quad City Storm! Bring your pup to the game for a night of hockey, fun, and furry friends. Enjoy Scooby-Doo themed entertainment, dog-friendly activities, and a chance to cheer on the Thunderbolts alongside your best buddy! More information on how to bring your dog to the game will be announced soon. Stick around after the final horn for a postgame jersey auction and take home a game-worn piece of the night!
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Friday, March 26 | 7:05PMCountry Night
Yeehaw! Saddle up and join the Thunderbolts for Country Night as we take on the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs! Put on your boots, grab your cowboy hat, and enjoy a night full of country-themed entertainment, great music, and exciting Thunderbolts hockey. It’s going to be a rootin’ tootin’ good time at the Ford Center!
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Saturday, March 27 | 7:05PMHawaiian Night
Aloha! Escape the winter chill and join the Thunderbolts for Hawaiian Night as we take on the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs! Break out your leis, Hawaiian shirts, and island spirit for a tropical night filled with themed entertainment, fun activities, and exciting Thunderbolts hockey. Grab your friends and enjoy a beachside vibe right here at the Ford Center!
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Saturday, April 3 | 7:05PMFan Appreciation Night
It’s time to celebrate the best fans in hockey! Join the Thunderbolts for Fan Appreciation Night as we take on the Peoria Rivermen. We’ll show our gratitude for the incredible support you’ve given us all season long with a night filled with special moments, exciting hockey action, and plenty of appreciation for the fans who make Thunderbolts hockey possible! Stick around after the final horn for a postgame jersey auction and take home a game-worn piece of the night!
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