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The Buffalo Bandits are an indoor lacrosse team. Based in Buffalo, New York, they are a member of the National Lacrosse League.

Bandits to Open 2025-26 Season, Raise 3rd Straight Banner on November 29

September 12, 2025 - The Buffalo Bandits will crown their third championship in a row with a banner raising ahead of their 2025-26 season opener on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. against the Georgia Swarm at KeyBank Center. Stay tuned to Bandits.com and the team's social media channels for the full schedule release, which is slated for Friday, Sept. 19 at noon. Buffalo went 13-5 - including a 7-0 start - during the 2024-25 season en route to a league-record seventh championship. The Bandits enter the upcoming season seeking to become the firs... Full Story

Bandits Select 7 Players in 2025 NLL Draft

September 7, 2025 - The Buffalo Bandits made seven picks in the 2025 NLL Draft on Saturday, led by the selection of goaltender Waukiigan Shognosh with the 14th-overall pick in the first round. Shognosh went 15-8-0 with a 7.51 goals-against average last season for the Peterborough Lakers, earning Ontario Junior Lacrosse League goaltender of the year honors. Buffalo's draft class also included the selections of former Junior Bandits players Jaden Kennedy (Round 4) and Liam Keane (Round 5). Below is the Bandits' full draft class: Round... Full Story

2025 NLL Draft | How to Watch & Bandits' Selections

September 6, 2025 - The Bandits enter Saturday's draft with eight picks. The Buffalo Bandits will make eight selections during the 2025 NLL Draft, which begins Saturday, Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. The event will be streamed live exclusively on NLL+. NLL.com's players to watch: Forwards | Defenders The Bandits' picks are as follows: Round 1, Pick 14 Round 2, Pick 21 (from Philadelphia) Round 2, Pick 32 Round 3, Pick 39 Round 4, Pick 61 Round 5, Pick 75 Round 5, Pick 75 Round 6, Pick 89... Full Story

Bandits Fare Well at Jr. NLL Tournament

August 25, 2025 - The Buffalo Jr. Bandits had a highly successful weekend competing in the Jr. NLL Tournament in Oakville, Ontario, highlighted by a U15 Jr. NLL Championship win. This marked the 11th year of the tournament, which includes three age divisions: U13, U15 and U17, each earning top-three finishes while coached by current Bandits players. The U15 team captured Buffalo's second Jr. NLL Championship, joining the U13 team from 2023. Here are some highlights from each of the Jr. Bandits teams' weekends. U13 Jr. Bandits - 3rd p... Full Story

• Bandits to Open 2025-26 Season, Raise 3rd Straight Banner on November 29 - September 12, 2025
  
• Bandits Select 7 Players in 2025 NLL Draft - September 7, 2025
  
• 2025 NLL Draft | How to Watch & Bandits' Selections - September 6, 2025
  
• Bandits Fare Well at Jr. NLL Tournament - August 25, 2025
  
• Sabres Announce 10-Year Extension of Arena Naming Rights Deal with KeyBank - July 30, 2025
  
• Bandits Players to Coach WNY Underclassmen All-Star Game - June 16, 2025
  
• 'Do We Really Want to Do That Right Now?': Chase Fraser's Viral Penchant for Highlight-Reel Goals - May 28, 2025
  
• Bandits Championship Rally Set for Friday, May 30 - May 27, 2025
  
• Bandits Win 3rd Straight NLL Cup with 15-6 Win over Rush, MacKay Named MVP - May 24, 2025
  
• 'Yeah, We'Re Still the Best Team in the League': Bandits Win 3rd Consecutive Championship - May 24, 2025
  
• Bandits Return to Buffalo for Decisive Game 3 against Saskatchewan - May 22, 2025
  
• Bandits Fall to Rush 11-10 in Game 2 of NLL Finals - May 19, 2025
  
• Bandits to Host Game 3 of NLL Finals on Saturday, May 24 - May 18, 2025
  
• Bandits Travel to Saskatchewan with Chance to Win NLL Finals - May 18, 2025
  
• Smith's 8 Points Lead Bandits to Game 1 Win in NLL Finals - May 16, 2025
  
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League: National Lacrosse League
Home: Buffalo, New York
Class: Indoor
Website: Buffalo Bandits site
Schedule: Full Buffalo Bandits Schedule Statistics: Full Buffalo Bandits Statistics

Sat., May 24	W	Saskatchewan 6 at Buffalo 15 (Champ. Gm. 3)	Final
Sun., May 18	L	Buffalo 10 at Saskatchewan 11 (Champ. Gm. 2)	Final
Fri., May 16	W	Saskatchewan 10 at Buffalo 12 (Champ. Gm. 1)	Final
Sun., May 4	W	Buffalo 11 at Vancouver 9 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Fri., May 2	W	Vancouver 3 at Buffalo 9 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Fri., Apr 25	W	San Diego 4 at Buffalo 5 (Playoff)	Final
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• AFC Toronto (NSL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Buffalo Bisons (IL) - Buffalo, New York
  
• Niagara IceDogs (OHL) - St. Catharines, Ontario
  
• Niagara River Lions (CEBL) - St. Catharines, Ontario
  
• Toronto Argonauts (CFL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto FC (MLS) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto Marlies (AHL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto Sceptres (PWHL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• York United FC (CPL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Buffalo Pro Soccer (USL) - Buffalo, New York
  
• Toronto Tempo (WNBA) - Toronto, Ontario
  

• Massachusetts Men's Lacrosse Alumnus Coltrane Tyson Selected In 2025 NLL Draft - NLL Massachusetts Athletics (September 7)
  
• Dhane Smith opens Sandbaggers golf bar in Hamburg - NLL WGRZ (September 5)
  
• The NLL has pushed back the start of free agency to August 29 - NLL WGRZ (August 16)
  
• Seneca Nation purchases Rochester lacrosse team from Pegula - NLL Buffalo News (August 5)
  
• VIDEO: Buffalo's Quest to Become a Dynasty Came Down to Game 3. - NLL YouTube (July 11)
  
• Beloved Buffalo sports figures - NLL Buffalo News (July 10)
  
• Photos: Buffalo Bisons lose to Lehigh Valley IronPigs 12-8 on Bandits night - NLL Buffalo News (June 27)
  
• VIDEO: Experience the NLL Finals Like Never Before. - NLL YouTube (June 20)
  
• VIDEO: The Story of the Finals, Told Like Never Before - 2025 NLL Finals: Chase for History. - NLL YouTube (June 19)
  
• VIDEO: 2025 NLL Finals: Chase for History - NLL YouTube (June 9)
  
• Buffalo Bandits voice John Gurtler on his 40-year career - NLL Buffalo News (June 6)
  
• Buffalo Bandits are 3-time champs. That's good for business - NLL Buffalo News (June 3)
  
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