Griffins Announce 2025-26 Promotional Schedule

Photo Credit: Grand Rapids Griffins/Nicolas Carrillo

Earlier this week, the Grand Rapids Griffins announced their promotional schedule for the 2025-26 season. The slate features two player bobblehead giveaways, six post-game jersey auctions, and multiple theme night character appearances.

You can see the schedule broken down by month below.

All Season

Every Friday
$2 beers and $2 hot dogs from 6-8 pm

Winning Wednesdays
When the Griffins win at home on Wednesdays, every fan gets a free ticket tot he next Wednesday game. This does not include New Year’s Eve.

October

Home Opener
Friday, October 17, 2025 vs Manitoba Moose
LED rally towel and magnet schedule giveaway
presented by Huntington Bank
*post-game open skate

Calendar Giveaway
Saturday, October 18, 2025 vs Manitoba Moose
presented by Fox Motors

November

Jake Engel Memorial Dog Game
Sunday, November 2, 2025 vs Rockford IceHogs
Dog leash giveaway
presented by Nestle Purina

School Day Game
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 vs Toronto Marlies
presented by Consumers Credit Union

Military Appreciation Night
Friday, November 14, 2025 vs Toronto Marlies
presented by DTE
*post-game jersey auction

Super Squad Night
Saturday, November 22, 2025 vs Charlotte Checkers
Super Squad Hero appearances
Dominik Shine bobblehead giveaway
presented by Michigan First Credit Union

Teddy Bear Toss
Friday, November 28, 2025 vs Iowa Wild
presented by J&H Family Stores

30th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, November 30, 2025 vs Iowa Wild
$1 Pepsi drink & $1 ice cream from 3-5 pm
Commemorative poster giveaway
presented by Centennial Securities

December

Red Kettle Game
Saturday, December 13, 2025 vs Rockford IceHogs
presented by The Salvation Army
*Post-game jersey auction

Hat Tricks and Hoops Night
Sunday, December 21, 2025 vs Cleveland Monsters
$1 Pepsi drinks & $1 ice cream
Tank Top giveaway
presented by Hope Network
*Post-game jersey auction

New Year Eve Celebration
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 vs Milwaukee Admirals
Post-game Fireworks
presented by Macatawa Bank
*Post-game open skate

January

Old Time Hockey Night
Saturday, January 17, 2026 vs Milwaukee Admirals
Vintage hat giveaway
presented by Acrisure
*Post-game jersey auction

This is also "Winged Wheel Podcast Night.” If you buy the special “Winged Wheel Podcast Night” tickets, you will receive admission to an exclusive live recording of the Winged Wheel Podcast (5:15 pm), an exclusive co-branded Winged Wheel x Griffins puck that is signed by a mystery Griffins player, and admission to the Griffins vs Admirals game. On top of that, for every ticket sold, $3 will be donated to the Jamie Daniels Foundation.

The link for tickets is here.

February

Sensory and Support Night
Sunday, February 15, 2026 vs Texas Stars
Sensory friendly
Wall Flag giveaway
presented by Comerica Bank
*Post-game jersey auction

Princess Night
Saturday, February 28, 2026 vs Iowa Wild
Character appearances
presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union

March

Purple Community Game
Friday, March 13, 2026 vs Milwaukee Admirals
presented by Van Andel Institute
*Post-game jersey auction

Star Wars Night
Saturday, March 14, 2026 vs Milwaukee Admirals
Character appearances
presented by DTE

Top Gun Night
Saturday, March 28, 2026 vs Chicago Wolves
Austin Watson Aviator bobblehead giveaway
presented by Adventure Credit Union

April

Fan Appreciation Night
Saturday, April 11, 2026 vs Rockford IceHogs
presented by Huntington Bank