Hockey Halloween comes to Sunrise as the Panthers host the Jets

Hockey Halloween gives this Panthers date a little extra shape on the calendar. The Florida Panthers are scheduled to host the Winnipeg Jets at Amerant Bank Arena on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., and the arena is promoting it as Hockey Halloween. For anyone already headed to Sunrise, the useful details are straightforward: doors are listed at 60 to 90 minutes before puck drop, tickets are on sale, and SeatGeek is the official ticketing partner.

Why this matchup matters

This date stands out because Amerant Bank Arena is framing the Panthers vs. Jets matchup as Hockey Halloween. The official arena listing says doors open 60 to 90 minutes before puck drop, with timing subject to change, so the pregame window matters for anyone building out the night. Tickets are on sale, and the arena page identifies SeatGeek as the official ticketing partner for the Panthers and arena.

Where both teams stand

The Florida Panthers are scheduled to host the Winnipeg Jets on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The NHL Panthers schedule also lists the game for that night, matching the arena’s Hockey Halloween promotion at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.

What to expect in Sunrise, FL

Expect an evening at Amerant Bank Arena, located at 1 Panther Parkway in Sunrise, Florida 33323. The verified event details point to a standard game-night setup with a 7:00 p.m. Puck drop and doors opening 60 to 90 minutes before the game, depending on the arena’s timing.

With the game details set, the rest of the night comes down to how you want to eat, unwind, stay, and stretch the evening around Sunrise.

Know before you go

• Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
• Event time: 7:00 PM
• Venue: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
• Amerant Bank Arena is located at 1 Panther Parkway in Sunrise, Florida 33323.

Where to eat before the show

Use this part of the night for a dinner stop that fits your pace before the arena. The ANDOPO picks below focus on food options around the venue area that work for a game-night table.

After the show

If the night does not end at the final horn, this is the lane for late drinks and postgame energy. The ANDOPO pick below keeps the focus on nightlife options for a hockey night out.

About Amerant Bank Arena

Sources & reporting

• NHL.comOfficial Florida Panthers Website | Florida Panthers. NHL.comOct 15, 2026
• NHL.comGroup ExperiencesOct 15, 2026
• Amerant Bank ArenaHockey Halloween: WPG vs FLAOct 15, 2026
• Amerant Bank ArenaEventsOct 15, 2026
• Amerant Bank ArenaFlorida PanthersOct 15, 2026
• SeatGeekFlorida Panthers Schedule 2026-2027