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October 7, 2026

K-WINGS ANNOUNCE ‘KIDS EAT FREE’ GAMES IN 2026-27

Kalamazoo locks in six Sunday ‘Kids Eat Free’ games as part of the 2026-27 ‘Best Of’ series for children 12 & Under.  

KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced Wednesday that they are making Sunday hockey even more family-friendly this season by bringing back ‘Kids Eat Free’ games, giving children 12 and under the opportunity to enjoy a free meal at six Sunday home games at Wings Event Center.

With 2026-27 marking the Farewell Season at Wings Event Center before the team’s move to Downtown Kalamazoo, Kids Eat Free is one of many ‘Best Of’ promotions returning in 2026-27.

“The ‘Best Of’ is our focus for the Farewell Season at Wings Event Center,” said Toni Will, K-Wings General Manager and Governor. “Kids Eat Free brings back a fan-favorite promotion from years past, giving longtime fans a little nostalgia while introducing the tradition to a new generation of K-Wings families.”

At each participating game, children 12 and under will receive a voucher at the entry doors, good for a hot dog or chicken tender basket with fries and a fountain drink with any adult purchase.

The Kids Eat Free promotion will be offered on the following dates:

• Nov. 8 vs. Fort Wayne (Sensory Sunday)
• Nov. 15 vs. New Mexico (Floats for Coats)
• Nov. 29 vs. Cincinnati (Pirates & Princesses Day
• Dec. 13 vs. Fort Wayne (Swiftie Day)
• Jan. 10 vs. Indy (Mascot Madness)
• Apr. 11 vs. Bloomington (WEC Regular-Season Farewell)

The promotion is valid for children 12 and under at participating Sunday games with any adult purchase. Kids Eat Free does not apply to the Outdoor Game on Jan. 30, 2027.

“Sunday hockey should be something the whole family can enjoy, and we wanted to make it even easier for families to make a K-Wings game part of their weekend,” Will said. “Kids Eat Free gives families another reason to come out, enjoy great hockey and create memories together.”

Click HERE to secure your tickets to a Kids Eat Free game in 2026-27! 

The K-Wings will host one of their two exhibition games versus the Toledo Walleye at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10 at Wings Event Center ($10 if purchased before game day & $12 on game day). 

K-Wings Season Ticket Holders receive free admission to the home preseason game and 2026-27 Season Ticket Holder Packet pickup begins on Oct. 6 thru Oct. 9 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and on Preseason Gameday (Oct. 10, Noon to 8 p.m.). Click HERE now to join the High Flyers and become a 2026-27 season ticket holder.

The Home Opener, presented by Bronson, is scheduled for October 30 at 7 p.m. ET versus the Toledo Walleye at Wings Event Center. This matches the date of the K-Wings' very first home opener in 1974. The game is already trending toward max capacity. Click here to select your seats now for the Home Opener!

Tickets for the 2027 Outdoor Game are on sale NOW! Click HERE to purchase tickets! The game takes place at 3:00 p.m. ET on January 31 versus the Toledo Walleye at Waldo Stadium. For everything you need to know about the 2027 Outdoor Game, including FAQs, groups and suite information - Click HERE.

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The Hungry Howie’s Friends and Family Ticket Package is also BACK for the 2026-27 season. The package includes four tickets, four K-Wings knit hats and a $20 Hungry Howie’s Voucher - for just $59. 

Season Tickets for 2026-27 are available NOW. Click here to join the ranks of the High Flyers and catch all the action next season with all the perks!

Are you a group planner at work or for the family? Save serious money on ticket packages of 10 or more, while delivering a group experience of a lifetime with the K-Wings. Plus, take advantage of more savings with our summer booking incentives NOW! 

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The Kalamazoo Wings are a professional hockey team based in southwest Michigan, having been a staple in the Kalamazoo, MI, professional sports landscape since 1974. The K-Wings compete in the ECHL and are the AA affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks and the American Hockey League’s Abbotsford Canucks. Kalamazoo plays its 36 regular-season home games at Wings Event Center from October through April.

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