POPULAR THEME NIGHTS RETURN IN MARCH
Irish Night, Bills Day, Hometown Heroes Night and Wrestling Day among popular March theme nights
Mar 9, 2026The Rochester Americans are scheduled for six home games during a busy month of March, with each one representing the return of a popular theme night over the next several weeks.
Wednesday, March 11 vs. Utica: Sensory and Accessibility Night, presented by Stellar Roofing supporting EVERYTREE
Join the Amerks for this season’s final Sensory and Accessibility Night, presented Stellar Roofing supporting EVERYTREE on Wednesday, March 11 when Rochester hosts the intrastate rival Utica Comets at The Blue Cross Arena.
The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a co-branded koozie, courtesy of Stellar Roofing.
Wednesday’s game will include lower music levels, no goal horn, no flashing lights, and dimmer lighting throughout the arena bowl. Noisemakers of any kind will not be permitted inside Blue Cross Arena or sold at the team store.
There will also be a sensory-friendly area available, which will include blue light coverings, a white noise machine, LED lightcubes, lava lamps, large, weighted sloth lap covering, sensory body sack, bouncing ball with handle, a caterpillar tunnel, various sensory and fidget toys, and sensory bags.
Sensory bags, consisting of over-the-ear headphones, ear plugs, sunglasses, fidget toy, coloring book and crayons, sanitizing wipes, tissues, and communication cards, are available for use at all sporting and live events at Blue Cross Arena. Bags can be borrowed from the first aid room on the upper concourse of the venue.
Friday, March 13 vs. Toronto: Irish Night, presented by Rohrbach Brewing Company supporting C.U.R.E Childhood Cancer Association
Start your St. Patrick’s Day celebration off right at The Blue Cross Arena for the ever-popular Irish Night, presented by Rohrbach Brewing Company supporting C.U.R.E Childhood Cancer Association on Friday, March 13.
The Irish Night festivities begin with an Amerks Happy Hour from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for fans 21 and older in The Hall of Fame in the Genesee Brew House and live music from Rochester based Irish band Gavin Barry and the Banjo Circus.
Rohrbach’s will also be offering samples of the Patty’s Irish Ale, Cosmic Krush IPA and their infamous Scotch Ale at select locations throughout the arena concourse. A special 20-ounce Irish Night draft special will also be available for just $8.
The game will also feature an Irish-themed giveaway, music, and dancers.
Tickets for the Irish Night game are available at www.amerks.com/cure with $3 of every ticket purchased being donated back to C.U.R.E Childhood Cancer Association.
Friday, March 20 vs. Syracuse: World Down Syndrome Day, presented by UR Medicine | Wilmot Cancer Institute supporting Gigi’s Playhouse of Rochester
The Amerks are celebrating World Down Syndrome Day, presented by UR Medicine | Wilmot Cancer Institute in partnership with Gigi’s Playhouse of Rochester on Friday, March 20 when they host the Syracuse Crunch at Blue Cross Arena.
The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive pom poms courtesy of UR Medicine | Wilmot Cancer Institute.
Recognized globally each year on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day has been officially observed since 2012 with an emphasis on raising awareness for the Down syndrome community and fostering a better understanding for those living with it.
The date being the 21st day of the third month was chosen to represent the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome.
Since 2017, Gigi’s Playhouse of Rochester has been offering free, direct educational, therapeutic, and career-building programs to individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. The positive and uplifting environment of GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester will empower those individuals with Down syndrome and their families to reach their highest potential.
In the days leading up the game, Amerks players and their significant others will prepare meals at Gigi’s Playhouse, challenge kids and their families in a spirited game of broom ball, and skate at Tim Hortons Ice Plex.
Tickets for the World Down Syndrome Day game are available for just $18 and can be purchased at www.amerks.com/gigisplayhouse. A portion of each ticket purchased through the online offer will be donated back to Gigi’s Playhouse of Rochester.
Sunday, March 22 vs. Hartford: Bills Day, presented by UR Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital
The hockey rink meets the gridiron on Sunday, March 22 for the fifth annual Bills Day, presented by UR Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Select fans will also have the chance to win autographed Bills merchandise and other team apparel throughout the game.
For the fifth straight year, the Amerks players will sport new specialty Bills-inspired jerseys for the game against the Hartford Wolf Pack that will be auctioned off on DASH, a sport-focused online auction platform and partner of the Amerks, to benefit UR Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Additionally, custom pennant banners designed by pediatric patients will also be available in the auction.
The Amerks will again incorporate several elements of Buffalo’s game presentation, including the legendary “Shout” song that has become a staple of Bills games, as well as the train horn. Fans will also have the opportunity to tailgate pregame as well as put their skills to the test in a mini-NFL combine in the Hall of Fame area.
The day’s festivities begin with a 3-2-1 Weekend special, where 8-ounce domestic draft beers, hot dogs and small popcorn are all available for purchase at a special price of $3, $2 and $1, respectively.
Tickets for the Bills Day game are available at www.amerks.com/gchdonate with $3 of every ticket purchased being donated back to UR Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Friday, March 27 vs. Toronto: Hometown Heroes Night, presented by Advantage Federal Credit Union
The Amerks are celebrating their annual “Hometown Heroes Night,” presented by Advantage Federal Credit Union, on Friday, March 27 as the Toronto Marlies make a return visit to The Blue Cross Arena.
The Amerks are honoring all the brave first responders and frontline workers, including police officers, fire fighters, doctors, nurses, and emergency medical technicians, as well as military members and veterans. Prior to the Amerks-Marlies matchup that night, the Rochester Police Department will face-off against members of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Jail Bureau in an exhibition hockey game starting at 4 p.m.
As part of the night, the Amerks are offering all of Rochester’s Hometown Heroes and military personnel one complimentary ticket to their game against the Marlies with additional tickets for family and friends available for up to 25% off the box office rate.
Eligible Hometown Heroes can claim their complimentary tickets online by visiting www.amerks.com/hero and entering in passcode “HERO”.
As a prelude to Hometown Heroes Night, Amerks players and alumni along with members of the front office will deliver lunch to local law enforcement agencies, firehouses, hospitals, and call centers in the weeks leading up to the game. The month-long campaign began last week with players visiting the emergency communications center in downtown Rochester.
Sunday, March 29 vs. Syracuse: Wrestling Day, presented by Pepsi supporting 13Thirty Cancer Connect.
The Amerks clash with the Syracuse Crunch for the second time in nine days in the squared circle for the return of Wrestling Day, presented by Pepsi supporting 13Thirty Cancer Connect, on Sunday, March 29 at The Blue Cross Arena.
Members of Ground Zero Wrestling, Rochester’s premier wrestling training facility owned and operated by former WWE superstar Colin Delaney, will host a series of matches in the Amerks Hall of Fame pregame. The game will also feature appearances by TNA wrestlers and other personalities.
The day’s festivities begin with a 3-2-1 Weekend special, where 8-ounce domestic draft beers, hot dogs and small popcorn are all available for purchase at a special price of $3, $2 and $1, respectively.
Tickets for the Wrestling Day game are available at www.amerks.com/13thirty with $3 of every ticket purchased being donated back to 13Thirty Cancer Connect.