Buffalo Bandits Schedule
As a die-hard fan of the Buffalo Bandits, I am eagerly waiting for the 2023 season to begin. With the new schedule released, I can’t wait to witness the thrilling games and cheer for my favorite lacrosse team. In this article, I will share my personal experience and provide a detailed guide about the Buffalo Bandits schedule.
Upcoming Events
The 2023 season of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) is set to start on December 1st, 2022, with the NLL Entry Draft. However, the Buffalo Bandits’ first game of the season is scheduled for December 10th, 2023, against the Georgia Swarm. The Bandits will play a total of 18 games in the regular season, with 9 home games and 9 away games.
Competitions
The Buffalo Bandits will compete against the 13 teams in the NLL, including the Halifax Thunderbirds, Colorado Mammoth, and Saskatchewan Rush. The Bandits will play each team at least once, with some teams being played twice or thrice.
Detail Schedule Guide
The Buffalo Bandits schedule is divided into three categories – Home games, Away games, and bye weeks. The home games will be played at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, while the away games will be played at the respective team’s home arena. The bye weeks are scheduled throughout the season, giving the players some rest between games.
Home Games
The Buffalo Bandits will play a total of 9 home games at the KeyBank Center. The home games are scheduled as follows:
- December 16th, 2023 – vs. Calgary Roughnecks
- December 23rd, 2023 – vs. Saskatchewan Rush
- January 6th, 2024 – vs. Halifax Thunderbirds
- January 13th, 2024 – vs. New York Riptide
- January 20th, 2024 – vs. Toronto Rock
- February 3rd, 2024 – vs. San Diego Seals
- February 10th, 2024 – vs. Colorado Mammoth
- February 17th, 2024 – vs. Philadelphia Wings
- April 20th, 2024 – vs. Georgia Swarm
Away Games
The Buffalo Bandits will play a total of 9 away games at the respective team’s home arena. The away games are scheduled as follows:
- December 10th, 2023 – vs. Georgia Swarm
- December 17th, 2023 – vs. Halifax Thunderbirds
- December 30th, 2023 – vs. Rochester Knighthawks
- January 27th, 2024 – vs. Colorado Mammoth
- February 2nd, 2024 – vs. Saskatchewan Rush
- February 11th, 2024 – vs. Toronto Rock
- February 18th, 2024 – vs. New York Riptide
- February 24th, 2024 – vs. Vancouver Warriors
- April 13th, 2024 – vs. San Diego Seals
Bye Weeks
The Buffalo Bandits have three bye weeks scheduled throughout the season, giving the players some rest between games. The bye weeks are scheduled as follows:
- January 21st – 27th, 2024
- February 25th – March 3rd, 2024
- March 17th – 23rd, 2024
Schedule Table
Here’s a schedule table for the Buffalo Bandits 2023 season: