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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' Offense Shines in Second Half, Score 8 of Final 11 to Topple Calgary 13-7

December 29, 2025 - Nick Weiss recorded his first multi-goal performance since 2023 and Dhane Smith had a game-high nine points as the Buffalo Bandits beat the Calgary Roughnecks 13-7 at WestJet Field at Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday. Smith - who played in his 200th career game - finished with a hat trick and Josh Byrne added a goal and seven assists. The Bandits led 5-4 at halftime and blossomed their lead by outscoring the Roughnecks 8-3 in the second half. Buffalo allowed three goals over the final 33:22 as Calgary's Tyler Pace led t... Full Story

Bandits at Roughnecks: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines

December 27, 2025 - The Bandits visit Calgary for their 1st road game of the season. After another week-long hiatus, the Buffalo Bandits are back with their first road contest of the season against the Calgary Roughnecks at WestJet Field at Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday at 8 p.m. The Bandits (1-1) are coming off a 9-8 overtime loss to the Halifax Thunderbirds, who stormed back with five of the final seven goals in the second half. Buffalo is tasked with facing another successful second-half team in Calgary which - despite being 0-2 -... Full Story

Second Annual Tucker out Lymphoma Cup Unites Teams to Honor Tucker Williams

December 22, 2025 - The Buffalo Bandits, Oshawa FireWolves and Las Vegas Desert Dogs today announced they will battle it out for the second annual Tucker Out Lymphoma Cup during the 2025-26 NLL season. The multi-game in-season series won by the Bandits last season honors the life of Tucker Williams and his 11-month battle with Burkitt's Lymphoma. Tucker is the son of Desert Dogs head coach and general manager Shawn Williams and the younger brother of FireWolves forward Dyson Williams. "This Cup is a huge honor for our family, we are grateful... Full Story

Bandits Unable to Respond to Halifax's 2nd-Half Comeback, Fall, 9-8, in Overtime

December 13, 2025 - Dhane Smith, Josh Byrne each recorded a hat-trick. Dhane Smith and Josh Byrne each had a hat-trick and accounted for six of the Buffalo Bandits' eight goals, but a game-winner 26 seconds into overtime by Clarke Petterson gave the Halifax Thunderbirds a 9-8 win on Saturday at KeyBank Center. Petterson and Dawson Theede each recorded a hat-trick for Halifax, which scored five of the final six goals to erase a 7-4 third-quarter lead for the Bandits. The Thunderbirds took their first lead of the game at 8-7 with 6:41 to pl... Full Story

• Bandits' Offense Shines in Second Half, Score 8 of Final 11 to Topple Calgary 13-7 - December 29, 2025
  
• Bandits at Roughnecks: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines - December 27, 2025
  
• Second Annual Tucker out Lymphoma Cup Unites Teams to Honor Tucker Williams - December 22, 2025
  
• Bandits Unable to Respond to Halifax's 2nd-Half Comeback, Fall, 9-8, in Overtime - December 13, 2025
  
• Bandits vs Thunderbirds: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines - December 11, 2025
  
• Bandits' 2nd-Half Defense Leads To Season-Opening Win Over Swarm - November 29, 2025
  
• Bandits vs Swarm: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines - November 28, 2025
  
• Bandits Acquire Mitch de Snoo - November 26, 2025
  
• Season Preview: Key Additions, Returnees and Breakout Candidates - November 26, 2025
  
• Bandits Announce Initial 21-Man Roster - November 24, 2025
  
• Justin Martin Announces Retirement Following 8-Year Career in Buffalo - November 20, 2025
  
• Start Time for Bandits Game vs. Georgia on November 29 Moved to 7:30 p.m. - November 12, 2025
  
• Bandits Announce 2025-26 Theme Nights - November 7, 2025
  
• Bandits Sign Nanticoke to 3-Year Contract - November 4, 2025
  
• Bandits Sign Wyers to 1-Year Contract - October 30, 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

Sun., Dec 28	W	Buffalo 13 at Calgary 7	Final
Sat., Dec 13	L	Halifax 9 at Buffalo 8	Final
Sat., Nov 29	W	Georgia 11 at Buffalo 15	Final
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
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• Toronto Tempo (WNBA) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Buffalo Pro Soccer (USL) - Buffalo, New York
  

• VIDEO: Footwork, Finesse, and a Filthy Finish from Clay Scanlan - NLL YouTube (December 28)
  
• VIDEO: Buffalo Bandits' Banner Raising Ceremony: 2024-25 NLL Finals Champions - NLL YouTube (December 1)
  
• Dhane Smith's 4-goal night powers Bandits to season-opening win - NLL WGRZ (November 30)
  
• VIDEO: Buffalo Bandits vs. Georgia Swarm - Game Highlights - NLL YouTube (November 30)
  
• Buffalo Bandits drop championship banner, then win opener - NLL Buffalo News (November 30)
  
• Bandits coach on win against Swarm - NLL Buffalo News (November 30)
  
• Bandits have a banner-raising night at KeyBank Center - NLL WGRZ (November 30)
  
• Photos: Bandits beat Swarm, 15-11, in home opener - NLL Buffalo News (November 30)
  
• Buffalo Bandits begin quest for fourth straight NLL title - NLL Buffalo News (November 28)
  
• Breaking: Buffalo Bandits Trade for Mitch de Snoo, Franchise Tag Grievance Dropped - NLL Inside Lacrosse (November 26)
  
• Bandits finalize roster for 2025-26 season - NLL WGRZ (November 26)
  
• Bandits move start time for home opener - NLL WGRZ (November 26)
  
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