The Florida Panthers announced their upcoming theme nights for the 2023-24 campaign.
Florida will bgin the regular season with a three-game road trip before returning to Sunrise for the first home on-ice action at FLA Live Arena since the Stanley Cup Final when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, October 19.
The Panthers 2023-24 theme nights include:
- October 19 – Home Opener
- October 21 – Pink in the Rink presented by Promise Fund of Florida & Baptist Health Cancer Care
- October 28 – Halloween Night
- November 10 – Military Appreciation Night presented by CITY Furniture
- November 20 – Hockey Fights Cancer presented by Baptist Health Cancer Care
- December 2 – Cats ‘N Cowboys- A Night for Country Music Fans
- December 21 – Hockey Holidays Game
- January 13 – Pride Night presented by Stoli Vodka
- January 19 – Star Wars Night
- February 10 – ‘Vamos Gatos’ Night presented by Ford
- February 24 – Black History Night
- March 9 – Kids Day presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
- March 16 – St. Patrick’s Day presented by Jameson
- March 21 – White Out Night
- March 30 – Margaritaville Night
- April 11 – Autism Acceptance Night presented by ABA Centers of Florida
- April 13 – Fan Appreciation Night
The Panthers will also have three mini bobblehead giveaway nights:
- January 11, 2024 vs. Los Angeles Kings
- March 7, 2024 vs. Philadelphia Flyers
- March 28, 2024 vs. New York Islanders
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