Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres tickets — January 8, 2027

Friday, January 8, 2027: the Buffalo Sabres visit Nationwide Arena to face the Columbus Blue Jackets. Face-off at 19:00 local time, 00:00 UK. Everything you need before buying tickets for this game.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres on January 8, 2027: kick-off details

This game is home date 25 of 42 for the Blue Jackets, and meeting 3 of 3 between Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres on the 2026-27 calendar. From Europe, the game starts at 00:00 UK (the following day). Times can still move for TV, so check again a few days before.

It falls on a Friday, traditionally the busiest nights for crowds and prices.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres tickets: prices and availability

On October 11, 2026, the lowest resale price seen for this game started at €28. That figure moves every day with demand: tickets for the most-watched games rise as the date approaches, others drop late.

Click the Tickets button, enter your email and you will see where seats are available. Buying from Europe works the same way: mobile tickets are the norm in the NHL, so keep your phone charged and your card's foreign-payment option enabled.

Getting to Nationwide Arena for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres

Nationwide Arena stands in the Arena District of downtown Columbus. Most fans walk from nearby hotels, or park in the surrounding garages and stroll in. Columbus has no metro, so rideshare and buses fill the gap, and the airport is a short drive away. Bars, restaurants and a ballpark are all within a couple of minutes on foot, so arrive an hour before puck drop to eat and soak up the neighborhood.

Why Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres is worth it

Both teams play in the Eastern Conference, so the points matter directly for the playoff picture.

Buffalo is a blue-collar hockey town where the arena is loud, the seats are close to the ice and the Canadian border is a short drive away. This guide covers the Sabres home schedule for 2026-27, KeyBank Center, the best places to sit and how to buy smartly.

Blue Jackets vs Sabres · Key facts

DateFriday, January 8, 2027
Local time19:00 · 00:00 UK
ArenaNationwide Arena
CityColumbus
from 28 €Lowest price seen on a resale marketplace, checked on October 11, 2026. Prices change constantly.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres: all 2026-27 meetings

Thu Oct 1 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo SabresNationwide ArenaBlue Jackets 6–3 Sabres
Fri Nov 6 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKBuffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue JacketsKeyBank CenterGame →
Fri Jan 8 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo SabresNationwide Arena

Other Blue Jackets home dates (after Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres)

Thu Jan 21 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Calgary FlamesNationwide ArenaGame →
Sun Jan 24 · 17:00 local · 22:00 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim DucksNationwide ArenaGame →
Thu Jan 28 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Winnipeg JetsNationwide ArenaGame →
Sat Jan 30 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red WingsNationwide ArenaGame →
Thu Feb 11 · 19:00 local · 00:00+1 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Ottawa SenatorsNationwide ArenaGame →
Sat Feb 20 · 17:00 local · 22:00 UKColumbus Blue Jackets vs Nashville PredatorsNationwide ArenaGame →

FAQ · Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres tickets

What time does Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres start in Europe?

Puck drop is 19:00 local time at Nationwide Arena, which is 00:00 UK (the following day). Schedules can change for TV broadcasts, so check again a few days before the game.

Where is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres played?

The game is played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Nationwide Arena stands in the Arena District of downtown Columbus. Most fans walk from nearby hotels, or park in the surrounding garages and stroll in. Columbus has no metro, so rideshare and buses fill the gap, and the airport is a short drive away. Bars, restaurants and a ballpark are all within a couple of minutes on foot, so arrive an hour before puck drop to eat and soak up the neighborhood.

How much are Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres tickets?

On October 11, 2026, resale prices for this game started at €28. Prices change constantly; the email alert tells you when they move.

Can I buy Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres tickets from Europe?

Yes. Tickets are mobile in the NHL: buy online, keep the confirmation email and load the tickets in your phone before the trip. Enter your email with the Tickets button to see where seats are available for this game.