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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 Playoffs at Georgia on Saturday, April 25

April 19, 2026 - The Buffalo Bandits will open the playoffs on the road with a quarterfinal, single-elimination game against the Georgia Swarm on Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. Stay tuned for broadcast information in the coming days. Georgia clinched the No. 4 seed - and home-field advantage in the quarterfinal round - by winning both of its games this weekend against Rochester. Buffalo enters the playoffs as the No. 5 seed. The Bandits won seven straight games to clinch a playoff berth before dropping their regular-season finale i... Full Story

Bandits Fall Behind Early in Regular Season Finale Loss to Oshawa

April 18, 2026 - Buffalo's 7-game winning streak is snapped on the road. The Oshawa FireWolves scored the first seven goals of the game and Alex Simmons had a game-high seven points to beat the Buffalo Bandits 12-8 at Tribute Communities Centre on Saturday. The Bandits' seven-game winning streak ended with the loss. Buffalo (11-7) would have clinched a home playoff game with a win. Instead, the Bandits will need the Georgia Swarm to lose to the Rochester Knighthawks on Sunday to secure an opening-round game at KeyBank Center. The Ba... Full Story

Bandits vs FireWolves: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines

April 17, 2026 - The Bandits conclude the regular season on the road against the FireWolves. The implications for the Buffalo Bandits on Saturday are simple. Win and secure a first-round home playoff game. The Bandits could finish anywhere from first to fifth based on their result against the Oshawa FireWolves. Faceoff is set for Saturday at 7 p.m. from Tribute Communities Centre. Head coach John Tavares said the Bandits are maintaining the approach that has helped them win seven consecutive games. They're not thinking about other r... Full Story

Buchanan, Byrne Power Bandits to 7th Straight Win in Wire-To-Wire Fashion over Rochester

April 11, 2026 - Kyle Buchanan recorded his 700th career point; Dhane Smith moved into fourth all-time in assists. As Kyle Buchanan walked into KeyBank Center, he wondered if this would be the last time he played in front of 19,070 screaming fans. A home playoff game for the Bandits still isn't a certainty and the unknown future became a token of motivation for Buchanan, who stepped up with a season-high six points. Buchanan supported Josh Byrne and Dhane Smith who combined for 14 points as the Buffalo Bandits beat the Rochester Knight... Full Story

• Bandits to Open Playoffs at Georgia on Saturday, April 25 - April 19, 2026
  
• Bandits Fall Behind Early in Regular Season Finale Loss to Oshawa - April 18, 2026
  
• Bandits vs FireWolves: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines - April 17, 2026
  
• Buchanan, Byrne Power Bandits to 7th Straight Win in Wire-To-Wire Fashion over Rochester - April 11, 2026
  
• Bandits vs. Knighthawks: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines - April 9, 2026
  
• Bandits to Host Fan Appreciation Night on April 11 - April 9, 2026
  
• Bandits Win 6th Straight, Secure NLL Playoff Berth Behind Byrne's 10 Points - April 4, 2026
  
• Bandits Clinch 6th Straight Playoff Berth - April 4, 2026
  
• Bandits vs Warriors: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines - April 3, 2026
  
• Resetarits Scores Game-Winning Goal, Bandits Win 5th Straight - March 28, 2026
  
• Bandits at Rush: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines - March 27, 2026
  
• The Anatomy of a Comeback: Inside the Bandits' Blitz to Beat San Diego - March 27, 2026
  
• Bandits Score Final 5 Goals in Remarkable Comeback to Beat San Diego - March 21, 2026
  
• Bandits at Seals: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines - March 19, 2026
  
• Nine-Point Nights from Smith, Byrne Power Bandits to 3rd Straight Win - March 13, 2026
  
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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., Apr 18	L	Buffalo 8 at Oshawa 12	Final
Sat., Apr 11	W	Rochester 6 at Buffalo 12	Final
Sat., Apr 4	W	Vancouver 5 at Buffalo 15	Final
Sat., Mar 28	W	Buffalo 8 at Saskatchewan 7	Final
Sat., Mar 21	W	Buffalo 9 at San Diego 8	Final (OT)
Fri., Mar 13	W	Colorado 10 at Buffalo 13	Final
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• VIDEO: Week 21: Bandits vs Firewolves - NLL YouTube (April 20)
  
• Dhane Smith leads Buffalo Bandits' resurgence with a new perspective on and off the floor - NLL WGRZ (April 15)
  
• VIDEO: Mitch De Snoo Iced the Game for the Bandits with this Full-Floor #goal #lacrosse - NLL YouTube (April 13)
  
• VIDEO: Week 20: Rochester vs Buffalo - NLL YouTube (April 12)
  
• VIDEO: Week 19: Warriors vs Bandits - NLL YouTube (April 6)
  
• Bandits clinch NLL playoff spot with dominant home victory - NLL WGRZ (April 5)
  
• Photos: Buffalo Bandits earn playoff berth with 15-5 victory over Vancouver Warriors - NLL Buffalo News (April 5)
  
• VIDEO: Ring the Bell - NLL YouTube (April 4)
  
• VIDEO: Things Are Getting Heated in Banditland - NLL YouTube (April 4)
  
• VIDEO: It Is Next to Impossible to Contain the Great Dhane! - NLL YouTube (April 4)
  
• VIDEO: 4 Unanswered Goals in the Final 9 Minutes to Win It! - NLL YouTube (April 1)
  
• VIDEO: Week 18: Bandits vs Rush - NLL YouTube (March 30)
  
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