Sun 25 Oct 2026 - 06:00AM
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: PANTHERS HOST CARDIFF
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Nottingham Panthers host Cardiff Devils in Challenge Cup action at the Motorpoint Arena this afternoon (Sunday 25th October).
The game - which is sponsored by Wenham Specialist Finance - faces-off at 16:00 with qualification to the knockout stages on the line.
There's very limited tickets remaining and you're advised to secure your seats asap via the Motorpoint Arena website.
Panthers, who are second in Group A with 12 points from nine matches, know victory today will guarantee a place in the knockout stages of the competition.
Cardiff currently sit third in the Elimination Game position and with 10 points from eight matches following last night's 1-0 victory over Group A leaders Sheffield Steelers.
If you weren't lucky enough to get a ticket you can follow all the action on a Panthers TV webcast which can purchased on this link.
View from the Bench
Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "It's massive game. We've talked about in the locker room. Once again we're playing a Game Seven in October.
"It will be a very tought-fought game. Cardiff are fighting for their lives in the cup too. There's a lot on the line but the guys are aware what's at stake."
Kids Takeover
It's our first-ever Kids Takeover this afternoon as our young supporters take on some very important matchnight roles. You'll hear and see them in action all around the rink. In addition, we'll have cheerleaders from Derby Extreme Cheer Academy - aged 11 to 15 - who are busy preparing for the World Championships in Florida. Click here for more details about our Kids Takeover.
First-Game Desk
If it's your first-ever Panthers game tonight you can visit our First-Game Desk - in association with RUFF Golf - which is located in the foyer. We want to meet you and show you what being part of the #PanthersNation is all about. Click here for more details.
Around the Rink
Our Charity of the Month for October, Mansfield Cat Rescue, are with us at the Motorpoint Arena this evening. Pop along to the foyer and find out all about the great work they do.
Panthers Vault up to a huge £2,900
The Panthers Vault - in association with Interseal - keeps rising and rising and stands at a huge £2,900. Tickets cost just £1 and if your number is drawn out of the hat, you go on the ice with MC Ken Feast to try to crack the code. Choose one of the players from the Panthers roster shown on the jumbotron to reveal a four-digit code and see if it unlocks the vault. Dare you give up the chance to go for the money to open the Mystery Box?
Chuck-a-Puck
Chuck-a-Puck - sponsored by Motorpoint - is great fun for all the family. It takes place in the second intermission and the winner is the person who lands their puck closest to Paws at centre-ice. The winner gets a photo with their favourite player at the end of the game and a signed puck. There's a bonus prize too! A remote control car drives around the centre-circle. If your puck lands inside the cockpit of the car, you have a chance to win two tickets to an event at the Motorpoint Arena. Pucks cost £1 each and are on sale from sellers around the rink.
Shirt Off His Back: TEN chances to win!
It's a Shirt Off His Back bonanza at the Motorpoint Arena. There's ten chances to win a Kids Takeover game-worn jersey: #20 Robson, #33 Sheldon, #2 Louis-Jean, #4 Ballhorn, #9 Larkin, #21 Alfaro, #61 Pitkänen, #89 O'Brien, #1 NM Blood Jersey and #80 Blood Jersey. Tickets are only £1 each and available from sellers around the rink and in the foyer. The remaining jerseys will be up for for grabs in an online raffle.
50/50 is your chance to win a big cash prize
Tickets for the 50/50 raffle are sold for £1 each. The lucky winner will go home with a fantastic prize. Make sure you buy your tickets to be in with a chance of winning. Lookout for the sellers around the rink.
GVL Jersey Giveaway
How about taking home a Nottingham Panthers replica jersey? Sam Hurst will be in the bowl in the first-period powerbreak for our GVL Jersey Giveaway, so make sure you make plenty of noise to have a chance of winning.
Motorpoint Quick Quiz
New for 2026/27 is the Motorpoint Quick Quiz in the second-period powerbreak. Answer some Panthers quick-fire questions to stand a chance of winning £30.
Dance Cam in association with Doughnotts
Everyone loves a treat, right? Here's your chance to win free doughnuts by displaying your best funky dance moves in the jumbotron. Look out for the Dance Cam - in association with Nottingham-based Doughnotts - in the third-period powerbreak and show us your great moves!
Webcast: Watch the live stream tonight
If you're not with us at the Motorpoint Arena today, we've got you covered with the game being shown live on Panthers TV. Jono Bullard and former Panthers netminder Dan Green will bring you all the action. Click here to buy the webcast.