IceHogs Release 2026-27 Promo Schedule

Sep 01, 2026

Written By: Dana Grey

The Rockford IceHogs have unveiled the promotional schedule for the 2026-27 season and it is full of fan favorite promos, new and exciting theme nights, must-have giveaways, and season-long promotions.

For the fifth year in a row, the season will begin with an Opening Night Block Party, presented by Hard Rock Casino-Rockford on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 4-6:30 p.m. outside the BMO Center. The season kick-off celebration will feature live music by Chicagoland based group, That 70’s Band, plus local food trucks, a free craft beer tasting presented by Lamonica Beverages, kids’ activities, a “White-Out” T-shirt giveaway, and a red-carpet walk by IceHogs players prior to the team's home opener against the Milwaukee Admirals inside the BMO at 7 p.m.

Here is a look at this year's promo schedule highlights.

LOCAL ARTISTS HAT SERIES

The IceHogs are thrilled to bring back this fan-favorite collaboration with the Rockford Area Arts Council. Over 40 local artists submitted hat designs this year and three artists' designs have been selected for this year's hat giveaways, presented by BMO on:

Friday, Nov. 27
Saturday, Feb. 6
Saturday, Apr. 10

Check out the history of the Local Artist Hat series promotion and stay tuned for the announcement of this year's three winning artists and hat designs!

ADDITIONAL GIVEAWAYS

Saturday, Oct. 3: Opening Night Screw City T-Shirts presented by Hard Rock Casino - Rockford
Saturday, Nov. 7: Hammy Sugar Skull Bobbleheads on Day of the Dead Night
Saturday, Nov. 14: Screw City Light-up Rally Towels presented by Bud Light (21+)
Sunday, Dec. 27: Screw City Youth Jerseys presented by Westside Children's Therapy (14 & under)
Thursday, Dec. 31: McDonald’s LED Foam Batons
Friday, Jan. 22: Screw City Beanies presented by Bud Light (21+)
Saturday, Feb. 27: Brett Seney Bobblehead Night

WHITE OUT SCREW CITY GAMES

The Screw City IceHogs are back for a handful of games this season with the IceHogs adopting the Screw City identity and wearing the brand-new White Out Screw City jerseys. Five of the six nights bring with them Screw City themed giveaways. New additions to Screw City Nights this season include drink specials and a progressive 50/50 raffle available only on Screw City Nights.

Saturday, Oct. 3 (White Out T-Shirt Giveaway)
Saturday, Nov. 14 (Light Up Rally Towel Giveaway)
Sunday, Dec. 27 (Youth Jersey Giveaway)
Friday, Jan. 22 (White Out Beanie Giveaway)
Saturday, Feb. 27 (Seney Bobblehead Giveaway)
Saturday, April 10 (Artist Hat Giveaway)

Screw City games are presented by Hennig with media partners 95.3 The Bull & The X.

THEME NIGHTS

Friday, Oct. 16: 90’s Night
Saturday, Oct. 17: Book Club Night
Friday, Oct. 30: Pink in the Rink
Saturday, Nov. 1: Postgame Trick-or-Treat with IceHogs Players
Saturday, Nov. 7: Day of the Dead
Sunday, Nov. 8: Toy Story Night
Friday, Nov. 13: 2000’s Night
Wednesday, Nov. 25: First Responders Appreciation presented by Country Financial
Friday, Nov. 27: Teddy Bear Toss
Sunday, Dec. 20: Home for the Holidays
Sunday, Jan. 24: Hammy’s Birthday
Saturday, Jan. 30: Star Wars/Autism Awareness Night
Friday, Feb. 5: Margaritaville Night
Friday, Feb. 12: Pride Night
Saturday, Feb. 13: IceHogs Heritage Night/Ring of Honor Induction
Sunday, Feb. 21: Military Appreciation Night
Friday, Feb. 26: Country Night/Agriculture Night
Saturday, Mar. 13: St. Paddy’s Celebration
Wednesday, Mar. 31: Craft Beer Tasting

JERSEY AUCTION NIGHTS

Saturday, Nov. 1: Day of the Dead Night
Saturday, Jan. 30: Autism Awareness/Star Wars presented by LawnCare by Walter and benefiting The Autism Program at Easterseals
Saturday, Feb. 13: IceHogs Heritage Night
Saturday, Mar. 20: Live Jersey Auction benefiting IceHogs Community Fund

SEASON-LONG PROMOS

Postgame Skates: Skate on the BMO Center ice with the IceHogs players after select Sunday home games on Nov. 8, Dec. 6, Jan. 24, and Feb. 21 (bring your own skates).

Two for Tuesdays: Buy one ticket, get one ticket free! Offer limited to select sections and seat types.

Wet Your Whistle Wednesdays: Get a ticket and two drink tickets (good for beer, soft drinks, or water) for just $20.

$3 Beer Fridays: Enjoy 16 oz. Bud Light, Budweiser, Busch Light or Michelob Ultra for just $3 presented by Bud Light, or 20oz. soft drinks for $3 every Friday this season.

Pizza Hut Family Pack Days: Pizza Hut Family Packs start at just $50 +fees (a 50% savings off normal prices) for a minimum of two (2) people and include: 2 tickets, 2 slices of pizza, 2 sodas, Pizza Hut coupons and 1 IceHogs/Pizza Hut co-branded pizza cutter. Family Pack games are proudly presented by Pizza Hut with media partner B103!