BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Bloomington Bison President Andy Zilch announced today details for Opening Night Fan Fest beginning at 3:30PM on Saturday, October 17 outside of Grossinger Motors Arena.
The event is free of charge for all and will take place in the Major Butler Parking Lot across from the arena on Front Street. Fans can enjoy music, cornhole, interactive vendor booths including face painting from Wild Style Design and take part in a hardest shot contest. Abe will also be present!
Food trucks will be in attendance and adult beverages, sodas and waters will all be available for purchase. Select lucky fans will receive giveaways from the team, including a signed Bison jersey. The winners will be announced promptly at 5:15 p.m. and Head Coach Phillip Barski and Zilch are expected to address fans beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The third season in Bison history will begin at 7 p.m. inside the arena against the Kalamazoo Wings and all fans through the doors will receive a rally towel courtesy of Leman’s Chevy City.
Limited single-game tickets remain for Opening Night 2026 on Saturday, October 17 at 7 p.m.! Secure your seat while you still can for the best season of Bison Hockey yet by visiting bloomingtonbisonhockey.com or call (309) 965-HERD for more information on ticket memberships and group hospitality opportunities.
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