BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres are bringing back their popular black and red uniforms for 15 games this coming season, including each of their Thursday night home dates.
The retro sweaters with the distinctive white bison logo, commonly known as the “goat head” make their 2025-26 season debut Oct. 24 when the Sabres host their rival Toronto Maple Leafs. See the full schedule below.
For the seven home games the Sabres play on Thursday nights, a throwback theme promotion will feature music, entertainment, alumni appearances and giveaways.
• Friday, Oct. 24 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
• Thursday, Nov. 6 vs. St. Louis Blues
• Wednesday, Nov. 19 vs. Calgary Flames
• Friday, Nov. 28 vs. New Jersey Devils
• Thursday, Dec. 18 vs. Philadelphia Flyers
• Saturday, Dec. 27 vs. Boston Bruins
• Saturday, Jan. 10 vs. Anaheim Ducks
• Thursday, Jan. 15 vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Thursday, Jan. 29 vs. Los Angeles Kings
• Thursday, Feb. 5 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
• Sunday, March 8 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Thursday, March 12 vs. Washington Capitals
• Saturday, March 28 vs. Seattle Kraken
• Monday, April 6 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Thursday, April 9 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
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Jonah Bronstein joined the WIVB squad in 2022 as a digital sports reporter. The Buffalonian has covered the Bills, Sabres, Bandits, Bisons, colleges, high schools and other notable sporting events in Western New York since 2005, for publications including The Associated Press, The Buffalo News, and Niagara Gazette. Read more of his work here.