FISHERS, IN. - The Indy Fuel, proud ECHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, announced their promotional schedule for the 2026-27 season. The schedule features themed nights and special events designed to engage fans of all ages throughout the season.

Select games will also feature added fan experiences including Kids Eat Free, postgame skates with Fuel players, and specialty jersey auctions.

OCTOBER

Opening Night | Friday, October 16 vs. Wheeling – 7:15 PM

The wait is finally over! The Indy Fuel are back for Opening Night! All fans will receive a rally towel, and fans can arrive early for a pregame Fan Fest on the plaza. After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

Mossy Oak Camo Night | Saturday, October 17 vs. Cincinnati – 7:00 PM

Blend into the action with your favorite camouflage! The Fuel will wear specialty Mossy Oak jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game, presented by Midway Auctions Co.

Stick it to Cancer | Friday, October 23 vs. Toledo – 7:15 PM

The Indy Fuel honor those who have battled or are currently battling cancer as we celebrate our brave local warriors and the healthcare workers who support them. 100% of ticket proceeds from the game will benefit Community Health Network oncology patients. After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

ZOOperstars! Family Fun Day | Sunday, October 25 vs. Cincinnati – 4:00 PM

Bring the whole family out for a Sunday afternoon full of hockey and entertainment featuring the world-famous ZOOperstars! Kids eat free, and fans can stick around after the game for a postgame skate with the players. Fans are encouraged to bring their own skates, but skates will be provided while supplies last.

NOVEMBER

Halloween Hangover | Sunday, November 1 vs. Fort Wayne – 4:00 PM

Halloween isn’t over yet! Wear your Halloween costume and trick-or-treat around Fishers Event Center before the game. Plus, kids eat free! After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

Education Day | Tuesday, November 3 vs. Cincinnati – 10:30 AM

Rise and shine, it’s Education Day! We welcome thousands of Indianapolis-area students to watch and learn about hockey during the Fuel’s annual morning game.

Military Night | Saturday, November 7 vs. Kalamazoo – 7:00 PM

The Indy Fuel are proud to support our veterans and troops who serve at home and overseas as we celebrate our military community on Military Night. After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

Toy Story Family Fun Day | Sunday, November 8 vs. Cincinnati – 4:00 PM

To infinity and beyond! Enjoy a fun-filled Sunday afternoon featuring specialty Toy Story-themed jerseys and appearances from special guests. Don’t forget, kids eat free! The specialty jerseys will be auctioned off after the game, presented by Midway Auctions Co.

National Family PJ Day | Saturday, November 14 vs. Wheeling – 7:00 PM

Celebrate National Family PJ Day with the Indy Fuel! Wear matching family PJs or the wackiest loungewear you can find. After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

Nitro’s Birthday Bash | Sunday, November 15 vs. Toledo – 4:00 PM

Celebrate Nitro’s birthday with all his mascot friends on Sunday afternoon! Kids eat free, and fans can stick around after the game for a postgame skate with the players. Fans are encouraged to bring their own skates, but skates will be provided while supplies last.

Teddy Bear Toss | Sunday, November 29 vs. Bloomington – 7:00 PM

Join us for one of hockey’s most exciting events! When the Fuel score their first goal, toss a stuffed animal onto the ice to be donated to local children in need. Kids eat free, and select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage after the game, presented by DeFur Voran.

DECEMBER

Where’s Waldo Family Fun Day | Sunday, December 6 vs. Toledo – 4:00 PM

Where’s Waldo? At Fishers Event Center! Fans will receive a red-and-white striped shirt, beanie, and black-frame glasses on the way in as we attempt to break the world record for most Waldos in one place. Fans are encourage to wear blue jeans to complete the outfit. Stick around after the game for a postgame skate with the players. Fans are encouraged to bring their own skates, but skates will be provided while supplies last.

Elf Night | Saturday, December 12 vs. Bloomington – 7:00 PM

Don’t be a cotton-headed ninny-muggins and miss Elf Night! The Fuel will spread holiday cheer in specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game, presented by Midway Auctions Co.

Impossible Pair Night | Saturday, December 26 vs. Bloomington – 7:00 PM

We’re shaking things up as the Fuel and Bison take the ice in specialty inverted jerseys featuring each other’s colors! The Fuel jerseys will be auctioned off after the game, presented by Midway Auctions Co.

Hometown Heroes Night | Wednesday, December 30 vs. Wheeling – 7:15 PM

From firefighters and police officers to doctors and first responders, the Fuel will honor and celebrate our local hometown heroes! After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

JANUARY

New Year’s Celly | Saturday, January 2 vs. Toledo – 7:00 PM

Start the new year off right with the Fuel! After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

Mickey & Friends Family Fun Day | Sunday, January 3 vs. Bloomington – 4:00 PM

Oh boy! Join the Fuel for Mickey & Friends Day featuring specialty Disney jerseys. Get here early for a mouse ears giveaway while supplies last, and don’t forget, kids eat free! The specialty jerseys will be auctioned off after the game, presented by Midway Auctions Co.

Hockey & Hot Dogs Night | Friday, January 15 vs. Florida – 7:15 PM

It’s always a good day for a glizzy! Enjoy a dog or two, take a picture with the Wienermobile and enjoy $1 hot dogs throughout the night. After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

Stick Together for Autism | Saturday, January 16 vs. Florida – 7:15 PM

In 2018, the Indy Fuel became the first Indiana professional sports team to alter its game experience for the autism community. For Stick Together for Autism Night, we’ll once again turn down the noise, pyro and announcements to create a calmer sporting experience. $10 from every ticket sold will be donated to Damar Services. After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

HSEF Legacy Game | Friday, January 22 vs. Kalamazoo – 7:15 PM

Celebrate the historic Mudsock rivalry at our inaugural HSEF Legacy Game! Fans are encouraged to wear red or blue to represent their school colors, with 100% of single-game ticket proceeds directly benefiting students and teachers in the classroom. Stick around after the game for a jersey auction presented by Midway Auctions Co., with 100% of auction proceeds also benefiting HSEF.

Youth Hockey Night | Saturday, January 30 vs. Toledo – 7:00 PM

Don’t miss the 2026-27 alternate jersey debut on Youth Hockey Night! Celebrate players from the Junior Fuel and youth hockey across the country as they take part in the biggest tournament of the year. After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

FEBRUARY

College Night | Friday, February 5 vs. Bloomington – 7:15 PM

Join the Fuel off-campus for College Night as we celebrate local students and alumni from across Indiana! Rep your college, party with local mascots and enjoy beer sampling throughout the night. After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

Undie Sunday Family Fun Day | Sunday, February 7 vs. Trenton – 4:00 PM

Help support local charities during Undie Sunday by bringing new and packaged underwear, socks and bras to toss onto the ice after the Fuel’s first goal. Don’t forget, kids eat free! After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

Office Night Out | Wednesday, February 10 vs. Kalamazoo – 7:15 PM

We’re not superstitious, but we’re a little stitious about you being at Fishers Event Center for Office Night Out! After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

Indy 500 Night | Friday, February 12 vs. Wheeling – 7:15 PM

It’s all about the greatest spectacle in racing on Indy 500 Night, powered by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway! Help us unveil the 2027 Indy 500 ticket with special guests from IMS. After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

Agriculture Night | Friday, February 26 vs. Greenville – 7:15 PM

Farmers are the heart of Indiana, and tonight we celebrate agriculture professionals from across the state! After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

Hockey is for Everyone | Saturday, February 27 vs. Greenville – 7:00 PM

No matter who you are, hockey is for everyone! We’re celebrating inclusivity within the sport we all love as the Fuel take on the Greenville Swamp Rabbits! 

MARCH

Sonic the Hedgehog Family Fun Day | Sunday, March 7 vs. Bloomington – 4:00 PM

Gotta go fast! Join the Fuel for Sonic the Hedgehog Day featuring specialty Sonic jerseys. Don’t forget, kids eat free! The specialty jerseys will be auctioned off after the game, presented by Midway Auctions Co.

Girl’s Night Out | Friday, March 12 vs. Kansas City – 7:15 PM

Who run the world? Girls! Celebrate the women in your life with a Fuel game designed for the ladies. After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

Kid’s Club Takeover | Sunday, March 14 vs. Cincinnati – 4:00 PM

Join us for the last Sunday home game of the season as Nitro’s Kids Club runs the show! From the emcee and DJ to social media and coaching, the kids will take over. Don’t forget, kids eat free! Stick around after the game for a postgame skate with the players. Fans are encouraged to bring their own skates, but skates will be provided while supplies last.

St. Patrick’s Day | Friday, March 19 vs. Fort Wayne – 7:15 PM

Keep the celebration going with St. Patrick’s Day at Fishers Event Center! Don your St. Paddy’s best and enjoy $7 specialty green beer. After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

Blackhawks Night | Saturday, March 20 vs. Toledo – 7:00 PM

Join the Fuel as we celebrate our proud NHL affiliate, the Chicago Blackhawks! Jim Cornelison will kick off the night with his rendition of the National Anthem before special Blackhawks guests watch along with fans. Stick around after the game for a specialty jersey auction presented by Midway Auctions Co.

Faith & Family Night | Friday, March 26 vs. Allen – 7:15 PM

Join the Fuel for Faith & Family Night at Fishers Event Center! Stick around after the game for a specialty jersey auction presented by Midway Auctions Co.

Star Wars Night | Saturday, March 27 vs. Allen – 7:00 PM

May the Fuel be with you! Join the Indy Fuel as they take on the dark side for fan-favorite Star Wars Night. Meet intergalactic characters around the concourse throughout the game! After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

APRIL

Fishers Freight Night | Friday, April 2 vs. Bloomington – 7:15 PM

Sports fans unite as we celebrate our IFL affiliate, the Fishers Freight! Welcome the team back to Fishers as they begin their third season at Fishers Event Center. After the game, select Fuel players will sign autographs outside The Garage, presented by DeFur Voran.

Fan Appreciation Night | Saturday, April 3 vs. Fort Wayne – 7:00 PM

Thank you, fans, for another remarkable Indy Fuel hockey season! We couldn’t do any of this without you. Whether you’ve been to one game or them all, we’re celebrating you! Snag a Fuel bobblehead on your way in and stick around after the game for a specialty jersey auction presented by Midway Auctions Co.

ABOUT THE INDY FUEL:

The Indy Fuel are the proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks and the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs. The Fuel will return to Fishers Event Center for their 13th season in October 2026. Information and tickets can be found HERE.

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