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CW23 to broadcast nine Buffalo Bandits home games for 2026-27 season

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Nexstar Media Group is once again partnering with the Buffalo Bandits this season to broadcast nine of the team's 2026-27 games on CW23 (WNLO). The nine games scheduled for broadcast are as follows: Dec. 19 @ Halifax Thunderbirds, 6 p.m.Dec. 27 vs. Toronto Rock, 6 p.m.Jan. 2 vs.
CW23 to broadcast nine Buffalo Bandits home games for 2026-27 season

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Nexstar Media Group is once again partnering with the Buffalo Bandits this season to broadcast nine of the team’s 2026-27 games on CW23 (WNLO).

The nine games scheduled for broadcast are as follows:

Dec. 19 @ Halifax Thunderbirds, 6 p.m.Dec. 27 vs. Toronto Rock, 6 p.m.Jan. 2 vs. Vancouver Warriors, 7 p.m.Jan. 9 @ Georgia Swarm, 7:30 p.m.Jan. 23 vs. San Diego Seals, 7 p.m.Feb. 5 @ Toronto Rock, 7:30 p.m.March 19 @ Vancouver Warriors, 10 p.m.March 27 vs. Oshawa Firewolves, 7:30 p.m.April 3 vs. Rochester Knighthawks, 7 p.m.

Last season, the Bandits finished with an 11-7 record and were eliminated in the National Lacrosse League quarterfinals by the Georgia Swarm, ending their run of consecutive NLL championships at three. The Toronto Rock won last year’s title.

The Bandits’ 2026-27 season begins Nov. 28 at KeyBank Center, kicking off with a rematch against the Swarm. To view the complete schedule, click here.

Adam Duke joined the WIVB digital staff in November 2021. He is the creator and host of the weekly arts & entertainment series and podcast ‘Buffalo Jukebox.’ See more of his work here.

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