The Rockford IceHogs 2026-27 season will start with an Opening Night Block Party presented by Hard Rock Casino-Rockford on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 4-6:30 p.m. outside the BMO Center. This year will feature live music by That 70’s Band, local food trucks, kids’ activities, a T-shirt giveaway, and a red-carpet walk by IceHogs players prior to the team’s home opener against the Milwaukee Admirals inside the BMO at 7 p.m.
Location: The block party will take place outside the BMO Center at the corner of Main St. and Elm St. with the music stage located in Lot 7.
Giveaway: The IceHogs are teaming up with Hard Rock Casino-Rockford to present free T-shirts to the first 3,000 fans on Opening Night at the block party.
Red Carpet: IceHogs players are expected to walk the red carpet through the block party and into the arena at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Food Trucks & More:
- Blaz’in Magic BBQ
- Cheezy’s Grilled Cheeses
- Olivo Taco
- Fire Department Coffee (handing out free coffee samples)
Activities: The Rockford Park District inflatable street hockey rink will be set up on Elm Street for the kids!