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Buffalo Sabres will host the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL preseason matchup at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, on Sept. 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. The exhibition game gives fans an early opportunity to see the Sabres begin preparations for the upcoming NHL season while welcoming a familiar Eastern Conference opponent for a competitive preseason showdown.
Tickets for the Sept. 22 preseason game are on sale now. Fans can purchase seats through the KeyBank Center box office or through ScoreBig, which offers tickets to major sporting events with no hidden ticket fees. Buying early provides the best opportunity to secure preferred seating before demand increases closer to puck drop.
Preseason games often feature an exciting blend of established veterans and promising young players competing for roster spots before opening night. For Sabres supporters, the contest offers an opportunity to evaluate offseason additions, emerging prospects and line combinations as Buffalo prepares for another NHL campaign. The Blue Jackets likewise bring a talented group eager to build chemistry heading into the regular season.
KeyBank Center consistently provides one of hockey’s most energetic environments, with Buffalo’s passionate fan base turning even preseason contests into memorable events. The matchup also renews a regional rivalry between two clubs that know each other well and regularly produce entertaining, physical hockey.
Whether you’re a longtime Sabres fan or simply looking to experience NHL action before the regular season begins, this preseason matchup promises an entertaining night on the ice.
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