Buffalo Bandits Tickets

The Buffalo Bandits were founded in 1991 and originally played as part of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League, which was the predecessor of the National Lacrosse League. The Bandits have assembled a solid and stable core of long-term members, who have played a key role in leading the team to a total of four National Lacrosse League titles and nine Eastern Division trophies. Nine of the team’s players and personnel, including two of its head coaches and a general manager, have been inducted into the National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame over the years. The Bandit’s success on the field and in the box office served to spark the NLL’s expansion throughout upstate New York and into Canada. The Buffalo Bandits serve as an inspiration for other NLL teams, delighting fans of all ages with seasoned performances that have earned the team multiple league and division titles. You will not want to miss a live game so get your tickets at StubHub today to secure the best seats available.

Where are the Buffalo Bandits games held?

The Bandits will play the Vancouver Warriors, Toronto Rock and Halifax Thunderbirds in Vancouver, Toronto and Halifax, Canada. Home games will be played against the Philadelphia Wings, Halifax Thunderbirds, New England Black Wolves, Saskatchewan Rush and New York Riptide. The Bandits will also play two games at the

Blue Cross Arena

, the home stadium of the Rochester Knighthawks in Rochester, N.Y.

What is it like to attend a Buffalo Bandits game?

As an attendee at a Buffalo Bandits game, you will be treated to one of the best-performing teams in lacrosse history. You will be among the thousands of fans who cheer this tenured team through another exciting event. A team that has inspired the NLL with numerous field and box office successes, the Buffalo Bandits are the flagship National Lacrosse League team and consistently offer fans of all ages a high level of athletic skill and team play.

How would you describe the KeyBank Center?

The KeyBank Center is located at I Seymour H. Knox III Plaza in Buffalo, N.Y., and is a popular venue for concerts and sporting events. The stadium, which opened in 1996, has a seating capacity of 19,070. Over the years, multiple renovations have added seating, LED lighting, upgraded entrances, closed captioning capacity and assisted listening devices to the many amenities offered by this upstate New York venue. The arena offers premium seating in the 200-Level KeyBank Club, the Mercedes-Benz Suite, the Lexus Club and private luxury suites, and is equipped with several ATMs, concession stands, coat checks and the 100-Level Labatt Blue Zone bar. The stadium’s proximity to Niagara Falls, Buffalo Niagara International Airport and multiple points of interest make this arena accessible and popular among tourists and locals alike.

Have the Bandits won any major championships?

The Bandits won three NLL trophies in the 1990s for a total of four NLL victories. The Bandits also earned nine Eastern Division titles. Individual players have won multiple league titles and several players have been inducted into the NLL Hall of Fame.

Which Bandits players are considered the most valuable?

John Tavares, who helped the Bandits to achieve three of the four NLL titles, is the League’s all-time top scorer, three-time MVP award winner and NLL Hall of Fame inductee. Once he stopped playing for the team, Tavares returned to the Bandits as one of its head coaches. Other NLL Hall of Fame members include head coach Darris Kilgour, Jim Veltman, Rich Kilgour and Steve Dietrich. Rich Kilgour served as team captain for 12 seasons and was the team’s Assistant Coach in 1993. Johnny Mouradian was inducted into the NLL Hall of Fame in 2008 for his work as the team’s general manager. Throughout his 19-year career with the Bandits, forward Chris Driscoll recorded 618 points in a total of 234 regular-season games. He played in four championship games, and emerged a winner three times. He won the 2003 National Lacrosse League Sportsmanship Award and was inducted into the NLL Hall of Fame in 2012. Back to Top