Springfield Thunderbirds vs Bridgeport Islanders
Opening Night presented by MGM Springfield
Springfield Thunderbirds vs Bridgeport Islanders
Opening Night presented by MGM Springfield
Opening Night presented by MGM Springfield
- Pregame Block Party presented by Community Bank N.A from 4-6 PM with support from the Springfield BID
- Eastern Conference Championship Replica Banner and Magnet Schedule Giveaway
- Fans encouraged to be in seats by 6:50 P.M. for full team introductions and to see the Eastern Conference Championship Banner Unveiling
Children two years or older must have a ticket for admittance. Children under two must sit on a parent's lap.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds announced that they will open their home-ice schedule on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7:05 p.m. against the Bridgeport Islanders on Opening Night at the MassMutual Center.
The Thunderbirds captured the Eastern Conference championship this past June by defeating the Laval Rocket in a thrilling seven-game series. Full details for Opening Night, including the Eastern Conference Champions banner-raising ceremony, will be released at a later date.
***Parking Advisory***
The Civic Center Parking Garage is currently closed and under construction on Bruce Landon Way. Free parking is available at the MGM Springfield Parking Garage. Other alternative paid parking options are available with the Springfield Parking Authority. To contact SPA, call 413-787-6118 or email info@parkspa.com.
ADA PARKING
The Springfield Thunderbirds have announced that, for the month of October, the team has secured complimentary handicapped parking across from the MassMutual Center box office at the ProPark surface lot (East Court Lot - 22 Bruce Landon Way). If you require handicap-accessible parking, a limited number of spaces will be available in this lot. You will be required to show your hanging tag to gain access to the lot.
Should the East Court Lot reach full capacity by your time of arrival to a Thunderbirds game and you still require accessible parking, city street handicap spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on the corner of Bruce Landon Way and Dwight Street, as well as on Court Street across from the MassMutual Center. For a visual representation, please refer to the map below.
VIP Suite
Looking for the perfect private area to entertain your clients, friends or family?
The VIP Suite, situated with a center-ice view on the upper level of the MassMutual Center might just fit your wishes!
With space for groups of 12, a big-screen HDTV, and a center-ice vantage point, this intimate setting is the perfect space for hosting your next small group outing. Food and drink service options are available in the suite for an additional rate.
For more information on pricing and options, contact the Thunderbirds at (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or email tickets@springfieldthunderbirds.com.
Terms and Conditions
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ:
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: The Venue operates and maintains its premises to protect against the exposure of the COVID-19 virus in accordance with federal and state guidelines. As noted by government health officials, complete isolation from the virus is impossible. Accordingly, the Venue cannot and does not promise to eliminate the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and cannot and does not promise that the Ticket Holder will not contract COVID-19. The Ticket Holder acknowledges that the Venue has informed him/her that the Venue is not risk-free, that it is possible that the Ticket Holder may contract COVID-19 during his/her presence at the Venue, and that Ticket Holder freely chooses to enter and/or reside in the Venue with awareness of the associated risks.
Prohibited Items
- No Bags, backpacks, or brief cases except for:
1. Clutch/Purse no larger than 5"x 7"
2. Medical Bag
3. Diaper Bag (with child in attendance) - Cameras with interchangeable/detachable lens or external flash (No Professional Photography)
- Audio/Visual Recording Devices (includes GoPro, Google Glass, Spectacles, etc.)
- Selfie Sticks, Tripods, Monopods
- Outside Food, Beverage, or Alcohol
- Cans, Metal/Glass/Plastic Containers, Bottles, or Flasks (empty or sealed bottles included)
- Laptops, Tablets, Personal Computers, or Two-Way Radios
- Weapons, Firearms, Pepper Spray, Pocket Knives or Mace
- Illegal Drugs or Substances
- Flammable Liquids, Aerosol Cans, or Permanent Markers
- Flashlights, Laser Pointers, Flares, or Fireworks
- Noise Making Devices (i.e. Air Horns, whistles, bells, vuvuzelas, etc.)
- Balloons, Balls, Projectiles, or Optical Illusions
- Skateboards, Segways, Scooters, Rollerblades, Bicycles, Hover boards, and Helmets
- Coolers, Ice Chests, Folding Chairs, or Pointed-Tip Umbrellas
- Flowers (unless otherwise permitted by Tour Production)
- Seat Cushions or Booster Seats
- Patrons Without Shoes or Shirt
- Masks, Chains, or Studded Belts/Bracelets
- Drones (without prior written consent from MassMutual Center Management)
- Animals or Pets (accommodations made for trained, harnessed, and housebroken service animals)
- Unapproved Pamphlets, Handouts, Ads, or Flyers without prior consent from Arena Management
- Clothing, garments, or signs displaying explicit language, profanity, or derogatory characterization toward any person(s)
- Signs, Flags, or Banners exceeding 11” x 17” or attached to a pole/stick. Signs must be relevant to event. Signs may not contain or display obscene or offensive language and/or pictures as determined by MassMutual Center Management. Management reserves the right to prohibit or remove a sign or banner at any time.
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