Event Ticket Giveaways in Buffalo, NY: Updated 2026 List for Local Winners
Enter Buffalo concert, football and hockey drawings, then reserve the free Oct. 25 family-film seat.
Buffalo readers have four verified event-ticket options in late October 2026. The current options cover a Nickelback concert, Bills football, Sabres hockey and a free family film. A sweepstakes is a drawing where entry gives a chance to win.
A free ticket offer gives a seat without a drawing, but it can still require a reservation.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on October 22, 2026.
Nickelback Tickets at KeyBank Center
Townsquare Media / WBUF is giving away Nickelback tickets for the Everything Under the Sun Tour show at KeyBank Center on March 24, 2027. Entry runs through the WBUF contest page. The prize is concert tickets, not cash or travel.
Check that page for the entry form, entry deadline and pickup rules before you enter.
Bills Home-Game Tickets for NY Adults
Labatt USA runs the Bills Inaugural Season Sweepstakes for two Bills regular-season home-game tickets per entry period. The entry window runs Aug. 1 to Dec.
27, 2026, and entry is limited to New York residents age 21 and older. See the dates, entry periods and age and location limits on the Labatt tickets promotion. This is a chance to win, not a free ticket.
Sabres Tickets Through KeyBank Perks
The Buffalo Sabres and KeyBank offer a free monthly loyalty sweepstakes for KeyBank cardholders. October's prize is four game tickets plus a postgame player meet-and-greet. Details are in the Sabres KeyBank perks announcement.
You need an eligible KeyBank card to enter, so check your card status first.
Free Family-Film Seat at Shea's
Shea's Performing Arts Center will show The Addams Family for free at 1 p.m. Oct. 25, 2026.
Free tickets require online reservation because seating is limited. Reserve through the Shea's family-film listing. This is a free seat, not a drawing:
- Reserve online before you go
- Arrive early because seating is limited
- Check the listing for pickup and seating rules