Evansville Thunderbolts Announce 2025-26 Theme Night Lineup

Get ready, hockey fans — the Evansville Thunderbolts have officially dropped the schedule of special theme nights for the 2025-26 season (which will be here before you know it, btw). Whether you're a longtime lover of hockey, a first-time fan, or you’re brand new to the rink, the Bolts have something for everyone this season.

Thunderbolts Opening Weekend Kicks Off with a Bang

Opening weekend at the Ford Center starts strong with Champions Night on Saturday, October 25^th, where fans can bid on exclusive specialty jerseys after the game. Celebrate Halloween on October 31^st, put on your boogie shoes/skates for Disco Night on November 1^st, and honor our heroes during Military Appreciation Night on November 7^th.

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Free Kids Friday returns on November 14^th, Toy Story Night skates in on November 22^nd, and the always popular Teddy Bear Toss brings holiday cheer on December 5^th. There’s also A Mickey Mouse Christmas, Jurassic Night, Star Wars Night, and even Princess & Pirates Day!

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The Thunderbolts also have something special for community supporters too, with First Responders Night, Faith Night, and Hockey Fights Cancer — complete with another limited-edition jersey auction! Pucks & Paws on March 21 (bring your furry friend!), and the season wrap-up Fan Appreciation Night on April 4 will keep the good times rolling.

Complete 2025-26 Thunderbolts Theme Night Schedule

• Sat. Oct 25 - Champions Night (Specialty Jersey Auction Post-Game)
• Tues. Oct 28 - Education Day
• Fri. Oct 31 - Halloween
• Sat. Nov 1 - Disco Night
• Fri. Nov 7 - Military Appreciation Night (Specialty Jersey Auction Post-Game)
• Fri. Nov 14 - Free Kids Friday/Mascot Night
• Fri. Nov 21 - First Responders Night
• Sat. Nov 22 - Toy Story Night (Specialty Jersey Auction Post-Game)
• Fri. Dec 5 - Teddy Bear Toss
• Sat. Dec 6 - A Mickey Mouse Christmas (Specialty Jersey Auction Post-Game)
• Sat. Dec 20 - Hockey Holidays
• Wed. Dec 31 - New Year's Eve (Jersey Auction Post-Game)
• Fri. Jan 2 - Rebrand Weekend
• Sat. Jan 3 - Rebrand Weekend (Specialty Jersey Auction Post-Game)
• Wed. Jan 14 - White Out Wednesday
• Fri. Jan 23 - Faith Night
• Sat. Jan 24 - Star Wars Night (Specialty Jersey Auction Post-Game)
• Wed. Feb 4 - White Out Wednesday
• Fri. Feb 13 - Jurassic Night
• Sat. Feb 21 - Hockey Fights Cancer (Specialty Jersey Auction Post-Game)
• Sun. Feb 22 - Sunday Funday
• Fri. Feb 27 - $3 Tallboys
• Sun. Mar 8 - Princess & Pirates
• Fri. Mar 13 - Lilo & Stitch (Specialty Jersey Auction Post-Game)
• Sun. Mar 15 - Sunday Funday
• Sat. Mar 21 - Pucks & Paws
• Fri. Mar 27 - Superhero Night
• Fri. Apr 3 - Country Night
• Sat. Apr 4 - Fan Appreciation Night (Jersey Auction Post-Game)

See You at the Ford Center!

So grab your friends, your kids, your coworkers - heck, even your dog - and join the Thunderbolts for another unforgettable season! Call 812-422-BOLT or visit evansvillethunderbolts.com to lock in your tickets.