The Waterloo Black Hawks are one week away from the first of 30 home games in 2026/27, and like all of the others, the October 2nd matchup against the Dubuque Fighting Saints will provide value and entertainment that goes beyond 60 minutes of exciting hockey.
The opener against Dubuque is presented by Rydell Auto and will mark the 65 consecutive season of hockey in the Cedar Valley. The first 1,000 fans will receive a commemorative poster, as well as a giveaway from local Kwik Star stores. The Dupaco Cowbell Cup rivalry matchup is also the first of this season's new Chick-fil-A Family 4-Pack nights, where fans can get a remarkable deal with four tickets, four chuck-a-pucks, and 32 Chick-fil-A nuggets for just $68. Before puck drop, The Official Party Town Warm Up begins at 4:30, just a block away at The Taproom @ Wonder Bread.
"Opening night sets the tone for a great home schedule which follows," said Black Hawks President and COO Joe Greene. "The year ahead will include a great combination of traditions and fan favorites, along with new promotions which will be fun for our most loyal fans, as well as bringing new people to Young Arena."
Some of the highlights include:
• Saturday, October 31 – No matter what the weather is like outside, kids in costume can trick-or-treat on the concourse and participate in a costume contest. Puck drop is at 3:05 p.m.
• Saturday, December 12 – Dan Gable Legacy Night salutes USA Wrestling legend and Waterloo native Dan Gable. Sponsored by U.S. Bank, the Hawks' special jerseys will be sold to benefit the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum.
• Sunday, January 3 – The Black Hawks partner with Alive & Running to promote mental health awareness, and after the game, fans are invited to skate with the team.
• Saturday, February 20 – A Night with the Black Hawks, presented by John Deere includes discounts for all John Deere employees, plus the Hawks on ice in green and yellow John Deere colors.
The full list of Black Hawks 2026/27 promotions follows:
| Date |
Opponent |
Promotions |
| October 2 |
Dubuque |
Opening Night pres. by Rydell Auto + 65th season of Hockey in Waterloo Giveaway + Kwik Rewards Giveaway Night + Dupaco Cowbell Cup Game + The Official Party Town Warm Up at The Taproom @ Wonder Bread + Chick-fil-A Family 4-Pack |
| October 10 |
Madison |
9 to 5 Night Dolly Parton Tribute + Poster Schedule Giveaway pres. by Karen's Print Rite + Signature Saturday |
| October 17 |
Des Moines |
Lincoln Savings Bank Night with the Hawks + Magnet Schedule Giveaway pres. by Tyson Fresh Meats + Hawktober Fest + Fantasy Football Night + Grave Corps Night + College Night + Dupaco Cowbell Cup Game + Buffalo Wild Wings Postgame Party + Signature Saturday |
| October 30 |
Sioux City |
Dia de Los Muertos Night + Scary Good Deal + Face Painting on the Concourse |
| October 31 |
Dubuque |
3:05 p.m. game time for Halloween with the Hawks + Trick or Treating on the Concourse + Costume Contest + Scary Good Deal + College Night + Dupaco Cowbell Cup Game + Signature Saturday |
| November 6 |
Lincoln |
Country Night pres. by Texas Roadhouse + Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff + Kwik Rewards Giveaway Night + Educator Appreciation + The Official Party Town Warm Up at The Taproom @ Wonder Bread + Chick-fil-A Family 4-Pack |
| November 20 |
Sioux Falls |
National Kids Day + $10 Kids Tickets (12 and under) + Learn to Play Night + Health Care Appreciation + Youth Jersey Giveaway (first 500 kids) pres. by Christie Door Company |
| November 21 |
Sioux Falls |
Salute to Veterans Night pres. by American Pattern & CNC Works + Complimentary tickets available to all veterans and active service members + Marine Corps Toys for Tots Toy Drive + Health Care Appreciation + Postgame Jersey Auction + Signature Saturday |
| November 26 |
Cedar Rapids |
Thanksgiving in Party Town + Teddy Bear Toss pres. by Lincoln Savings Bank + Dupaco Cowbell Cup Rivalry Game |
| December 11 |
U.S. NTDP |
SantaCon + Dashing Through Party Town + Black Hawks Ornament Giveaway + Holiday Pop-Up in the Cold Zone + Kwik Rewards Giveaway Night + Chick-fil-A Family 4-Pack |
| December 12 |
U.S. NTDP |
Dan Gable Legacy Night pres. by U.S. Bank + Postgame Jersey Auction to benefit the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum + Educator Appreciation + Holiday Pop-Up in the Cold Zone + The Official Party Town Warm Up at The Taproom @ Wonder Bread + Signature Saturday |
| December 29 |
Des Moines |
Tattoo Tuesday + Tattoo Parlor Pop-Up + Temporary Tattoo Giveaway + College Night + Dupaco Cowbell Cup Game |
| December 31 |
Omaha |
New Year's Eve Cosmic Glow Party, pres. by Maple Lanes + Glow Stick Giveaway + Postgame Jersey Auction to benefit Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity |
| January 2 |
Green Bay |
Margaritaville Night + New Year, New Look, pres. by Midwest Blessed + Signature Saturday + Chick-fil-A Family 4-Pack |
| January 3 |
Green Bay |
3:05 p.m. Game Time + Mental Health Awareness Day pres. by Alive & Running Iowa + Mini Cowbell Giveaway (first 250 kids 12 and under) pres. by Chick-fil-A – Free Postgame Skate and Autographs + Bloody Mary Bar & Bottomless Mimosas in the Coors Light Cold Zone |
| January 9 |
Sioux City |
Hockey for Heroes Night pres. by Christie Door Company + National Law Enforcement Day + Complimentary Tickets for First Responders + Kwik Rewards Giveaway Night + Signature Saturday |
| January 16 |
Lincoln |
Hockey Fights Cancer Night pres. by Mike Molstead Motors + Postgame Jersey Auction to benefit American Cancer Society + The Official Party Town Warm Up at The Taproom @ Wonder Bread + Signature Saturday |
| January 22 |
Sioux City |
Tommy Hawk's Birthday Bash pres. by The Courtyard by Marriott + Iowa Chill Night + College Night + Chick-fil-A Family 4-Pack |
| January 30 |
Cedar Rapids |
Cars Night (20th Anniversary of Cars) + Scout Night + Dupaco Cowbell Cup Hat Giveaway (first 500) pres. by Dupaco Community Credit Union + Buffalo Wild Wings Postgame Party + Signature Saturday + Chick-fil-A Family 4-Pack |
| February 2 |
Chicago |
Groundhog Day + The Isle 20th Anniversary Celebration: Twofer Tuesday + Party Town Island Singles Night |
| February 9 |
Dubuque |
Mardi Gras Night + Kwik Rewards Giveaway Night + College Night + Dupaco Cowbell Cup Rivalry Game |
| February 20 |
Omaha |
A Night with the Black Hawks pres. by John Deere + Postgame Jersey Auction + The Official Party Town Warm Up at The Taproom @ Wonder Bread |
| February 26 |
Chicago |
Pokémon Night 30th Anniversary + Trading Card Night + College Night + UAW Weekend |
| February 27 |
Cedar Rapids |
Star Wars Night 50th Anniversary + UAW Weekend + Dupaco Cowbell Cup Game + Signature Saturday |
| March 12 |
Fargo |
Women & Girls in Sports + Learn to Play Night + Health Care Appreciation + Stylish for Springtime pres. by Midwest Blessed + The Official Party Town Warm Up at The Taproom @ Wonder Bread |
| March 13 |
Fargo |
World's Greatest Spring Break + St. Patrick's Day Celebration + Health Care Appreciation + Buffalo Wild Wings Postgame Party + Signature Saturday + Chick-fil-A Family 4-Pack |
| March 26 |
Tri-City |
Golf Night + Golf Giveaway + College Night + Educator Appreciation |
| March 27 |
Tri-City |
Game Show Night + National 'Joe' Day + Complimentary Tickets Available to Anyone Named Joe + Educator Appreciation + Kwik Rewards Giveaway Night + Signature Saturday + Chick-fil-A Family 4-Pack |
| March 30 |
Des Moines |
Book Club Night + Black Hawks Bookmark Giveaway + Dupaco Cowbell Cup Game |
| April 3 |
Des Moines |
Fan Appreciation Night + UNI Panther Pride Night + Dupaco Cowbell Cup Game + The Official Party Town Warm Up at The Taproom @ Wonder Bread + Signature Saturday + Postgame Jersey Auction + Team Photo Giveaway |
All promotions are subject to change.
