BUFFALO — With the anticipation of another milestone year in downtown Buffalo, the Bisons today announced all Game Timesfor the 2017 season. Next year, the Bisons and their fans will celebrate the 30th season at Coca-Cola Field starting on Opening Day, Thursday, April 6, 2017 against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (2:05 p.m.).
To commemorate the milestone year, the Bisons today unveiled a ’30 Seasons Logo,’ that will be used by the club throughout 2017. Special season-long and game promotions for next season are to be announced. Today, the team put All Season Tickets, Ticket Packages and Group Party Areason sale, including 4-Packs for the team’s Star Wars Night (June 3rd), the KeyBank Independence Eve Celebration (July 3rd) and Superhero Night (August 19). Fans can take advantage of the best offers the Bisons offer by visiting Bisons.com or by calling (716) 843-HERD.
Game Times
The Bisons will use a 6:05 p.m. start time for most night games in April and May before switching to a 7:05 p.m. start time for most night games starting in June. Every Sunday in 2017 will be a Kids Club Sunday with an afternoon start time of 1:05 p.m. Weekday afternoon start times will also be 1:05 p.m. with the exceptions of Opening Day (2:05 p.m.) and the team’s annual School Kids Day game (10:35 a.m.).
Bisons fans can now begin planning for the 2017 season by purchasing their Season Tickets and Ticket Packages. All group party areas, including the Bully Hill Party Deck, the Labatt Blue Zone, the Centerfield Pavilion and all club level Suites are also available for reservation.
A staple at the ballpark for all 30 seasons since 1988, the fridaynightbash!® Series, presented by Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino, returns with a pair of 6:05 p.m. games on April 7 against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and April 21 against Columbus. Fridaynightbash!® games then shift to 7:05 p.m. start times beginning Friday, May 5 to accommodate the extremely-popular Flying Bison Happy Hours starting at 5:00 p.m. All fridaynightbash! games will be accompanied by the team’s award-winning postgame Fireworks Shows.
Select Bisons promotions will feature a 6:05 p.m. night start, including Star Wars Night (June 3), the KeyBank Independence Eve Celebration with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus (July 3rd) and Superhero Night (August 19).
Season Tickets/Ticket Packages/Group Party Areas On Sale
Season Ticket pricing in 2017 will remain the same for the third consecutive season, offering Bisons fans the absolute best sports and family entertainment value in town. At just $555 for green seating and $515 for red seating, Bisons Season Tickets represent a 49% discount for every seat purchased.
All Bisons Group Party Areas book on a first-come, first-serve basis, with marquee promotional dates as well as weekend dates filling up fast in the offseason.
