Annual Education Day for K-12 students and teachers featuring $7 student/chaperone tickets, an Education Day Booklet, and educational booths across the concourse.

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Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey - Education Day Presented by Amcor

Ford Center

For the first time ever, the University of Evansville and University of Southern Indiana will meet in a regular-season Division I men's basketball game. Introducing the inaugural River City Classic, presented by Old National Bank. This neutral-site showdown will bring two Evansville institutions together on one stage in the heart of downtown, creating one of the most anticipated sporting events in our community's history.

River City Classic: Aces VS USI

Three of the most influential names in Christian Music join forces for a fall tour, presented by Compassion International and supported by K-LOVE. Each night the three headliners rotate closing sets.

TOBYMAC, CHRIS TOMLIN, AND THIRD DAY

UE Aces Men's Basketball vs Kokomo

Victory Theatre

Travel back in time for Jurassic Night as the Thunderbolts take on the Peoria Rivermen! Experience a prehistoric evening filled with dinosaur-themed fun, exciting in-game entertainment, and hard-hitting hockey action. It's a roar-some night the whole family won't want to miss! Stick around after the final horn for a postgame jersey auction and take home a game-worn piece of the night!

Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey - Jurassic Night Presented by Greer Flooring

UE Aces Men's Basketball vs Miami Ohio

UE Aces Men's Basketball vs Le Mayne

WWE Smackdown

Military Appreciation Night presented by National Vet Help. All current and former military personnel receive $13 tickets for themselves and up to 5 people in their party with valid identification. Season Ticket Holder Doors: 6:00 PM; General Doors: 6:15 PM; Puck Drops: 7:00 PM.

Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey - Military Appreciation Night Presented by National Vet Help

It's Sunday Funday! Super Sale Sunday! $7 tickets! Come celebrate your Sunday with us for all the fun at the Thunderbolts game. Doors open at 2:00 for season ticket holders and 2:15 for the general public. Puck drop at 3:00.

Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey - Sunday Funday

Since 1933, the Hadi Shrine Circus has dazzled both young and old from its home in Evansville, Indiana. The Hadi Temple is proud of the show's long history, with third and fourth generation families coming to see the circus. Our Circus provides good, wholesome entertainment for a reasonable price, and it has consistently been one of the greatest shows on Earth for almost a century. 2026 marks the fifteenth production at the Ford Center after 56 years at Roberts Stadium. During its incredible run, the Hadi Shrine Circus has changed with the times, evolving from a traditional production to a flashier style of show, especially over the last few years. With classic acts like jugglers, acrobats, and clowns, our circus pairs traditional circus fun with extreme acts, dazzling lighting, music, special effects, and action to keep you on the edge of your seat. In order to keep the production fresh, the Hadi Shrine Circus contracts individual performers rather than signing on a full production every year. This allows for unique presentations and exceptional variety each year, with the opportunity to grow and cultivate new ideas. Of course, the success of any great circus is dependent on the animals. All of the animals are treated like family, with top-quality care including annual check-ups and vaccinations. In addition, some of the dogs that perform during the show were rescued from shelters. This year's Hadi Shrine Circus required 11 months of planning and over 1,000 people working together to create something truly special. So be sure to get your tickets early – and bring your family to the show! We'll see you at the Circus!

92nd Annual Hadi Shrine Circus

UE Aces Men's Basketball vs Chicago State

One of hockey's best traditions is the Teddy Bear Toss presented by Kasey Fuquay – State Farm Agent. Bring your Teddy Bears to throw on the ice when the Thunderbolts score their first goal of the game! All teddy bears will be donated to various charities around the tri-state to bring some holiday cheer! Stick around after the final horn for a postgame jersey auction and take home a game-worn piece of the night.

Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey - Teddy Bear Toss Presented by Kasey Fuquay - State Farm Agent

UE Aces Men's Basketball vs Western Kentucky

UE Aces Men's Basketball vs Brescia

Bundle up and wear your white as the Thunderbolts host the Fayetteville Marksmen for White Out Friday! Help turn the arena into a sea of white while cheering on the Thunderbolts in an exciting Friday night matchup. Don't miss one of the coolest atmospheres before the year ends!

Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey - White Out Friday

Break out the flannel, neon, and nostalgia for 90's Night as the Thunderbolts take on the Fayetteville Marksmen! Relive the decade with throwback music, retro entertainment, and plenty of 90s-themed fun while cheering on the Thunderbolts. It's going to be all that and a bag of chips!

Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey - 90's Night

UE Aces Men's Basketball vs Drake

Don't be a Grinch—join the Thunderbolts for Grinch Night as we take on the Peoria Rivermen! Enjoy a festive evening filled with holiday fun, themed entertainment, and exciting hockey action for the whole family. Plus, it's a Free Kids Friday—with every adult ticket purchased, receive one free kids ticket. Offer is valid only at the Ford Center Box Office. Stick around after the final horn for a postgame jersey auction and take home a game-worn piece of the night!

Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey - Grinch Night/Free Kid Friday

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Hockey Holidays as the Thunderbolts take on the Birmingham Bulls! Bring the whole family for a night of holiday cheer featuring photos with Santa, cookie decorating, festive entertainment, and exciting Thunderbolts hockey. Make unforgettable memories and get into the holiday spirit at the Ford Center!

Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey - Hockey Holidays

UE Aces Men's Basketball vs Illinois State

Ring in the New Year with the Thunderbolts as we take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers in our annual New Year's Eve celebration! Enjoy an exciting night of hockey before capping off the evening with a spectacular postgame fireworks show on the ice. There's no better place to celebrate and welcome the new year with family, friends, and Thunderbolts hockey!

Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey - New Year's Eve - Post Game Fireworks!

It may be the season of giving, but not every gift is a winner! Join the Thunderbolts as we take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers for our Bad Gift Exchange. Bring your funniest, strangest, or most unwanted gift to take part in the exchange—but remember, you must bring a gift to receive one. Stay tuned for more details and official exchange rules!

Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey - New Year New Gift

Lights down, game on! Join the Thunderbolts for Blackout Saturday as we take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers. Wear your black and help create an electric atmosphere while the team hits the ice in specialty black jerseys that you may have seen before. Stick around after the final horn for a postgame jersey auction and take home a game-worn piece of the night!

Ford Center

Nov 13, 2026

Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey - Jurassic Night Presented by Greer Flooring

Nov 14, 2026

UE Aces Men's Basketball vs Miami Ohio

Nov 17, 2026

UE Aces Men's Basketball vs Le Mayne

Nov 20, 2026

WWE Smackdown

Nov 21, 2026

Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey - Military Appreciation Night Presented by National Vet Help

Nov 10, 2026

Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey - Education Day Presented by Amcor

Nov 7, 2026

River City Classic: Aces VS USI

Ford Center