New Jersey will host 13 different theme nights throughout the upcoming season.
NEWARK, N.J. -- On September 18, the New Jersey Devils announced their theme nights for the 2023-24 season.
The club will open the season at Prudential Center on Thursday, October 12, at 7:30 p.m., when they host the Detroit Red Wings. Per the press release, there will be several group nights throughout the season, including First Responders Night, Teachers Appreciation Night, ASL Night, Nurses Night, and more. Below is the full schedule.
October 12, 2023 - Home Opener
versus Detroit at 7:30 p.m. E.T.
The BMW Red Carpet Player Arrivals will begin at 4:00 p.m. The organization will host their first fan fest of the season, including live entertainment, appearances from team alums, and N.J. Devil. All fans in attendance will receive a commemorative team poster.
October 25, 2023: Hispanic Heritage Night
versus Washington at 7:30 p.m. E.T.
This is the organization's first Hockey is For Everyone game, where they celebrate Hispanic Heritage Night. According to the press release, concourse performances, activations, in-game features, and more will occur.
October 29, 2023: Mascot Madness
versus Minnesota at 5:00 p.m. E.T.
The first 9,000 fans in attendance will receive an N.J. Devil bobblehead to add to their collection. Mascots from around the league will join New Jersey's mascot to celebrate N.J.'s 30th anniversary.
November 10, 2023: Military Appreciation Night
versus Washington at 7:00 p.m. E.T.
The first 9,000 fans in attendance will receive a camo bucket hat courtesy of Prudential. Throughout the game, the team will honor our troops.
November 25, 2023: Hockey Fights Cancer
versus Buffalo at 7:00 p.m. ET
Mark your calendars for one of the biggest nights of the season. The Devils will host their annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night in partnership with RWJBarnabas Health to help raise money. More information will be released as the date gets closer.
December 21, 2023: Pride Night
versus Edmonton at 7:30 p.m. E.T.
According to the press release, various fundraising activities will be available to help support the cause.
January 6, 2024: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Night
versus Vancouver at 7:00 p.m. ET
This will mark the third season the Devils will celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Night. Concourse performances, activations, in-game features, and more will be scheduled.
January 20, 2024: Ring of Honor
versus Dallas at 7:00 p.m. E.T.
The Devils tease that they will induct a second honoree into the Ring of Honor before the night's matchup. All fans in attendance will receive a limited-edition Ring of Honor pin.
February 6, 2024: Black History Celebration
versus Colorado at 7:00 p.m. ET
PeduL will be the first-ever title sponsor of the Devils' Black History Celebration Night. The first 9,000 fans in attendance will receive a mini helmet courtesy of Prudential.
February 24-25, 2024: Next Generation Weekend
versus Montreal at 2:00 p.m. E.T. & Tampa at 1:00 p.m. E.T.
The first 9,000 fans in attendance on Saturday will receive a Dawson Mercer bobblehead, and on Sunday, fans will receive a Jesper Bratt bobblehead. The team will recognize the Dr. John J. McMullen Service Award winner, and Little Devils members will take over different game day roles.
March 5, 2024: Gender Equality Night
versus Florida at 7:00 p.m. E.T.
The 2024 NJSIAA Girls High School Ice Hockey State Champions will be recognized before the National Anthem.
March 9, 2024: Video Game Day
versus Carolina at 12:30 p.m. E.T.
The first 9,000 fans in attendance will receive video game-themed socks. During the second intermission, N.J. Devil will face off against one fan in NHL24 on the Prudential Center scoreboard.
April 15, 2024: Jersey Appreciation Night
versus New York at 7:00 p.m. E.T.
The first 9,000 fans in attendance will receive a Timo Meier bobblehead. There will be in-game prizes and, of course, the "Jerseys off our Backs" post-game to celebrate the conclusion of the 2023-24 regular season.