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      • Sandy Creek Park
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      • Visit the SEC Pass
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      • Boulevard
      • Cobbham
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      • Football Top 5
      • Football Hotel Availability
      • Bulldog Traditions
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    • This Weekend
    • Concerts & Live Music
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    • All UGA Sports
    • Fall Festivals and Events
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      • Wide Open IPA
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    • Group Dining
    • Foodie Events
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    • Athens Music Walk of Fame
    • Concert Calendar
    • Bands and Brews Itinerary
    • Music History Walking Tour
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Athens Rock Lobsters Ice Hockey

  • 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA 30601
  • Presented By: The Classic Center
  • Dates: 2/18/2026, 2/27/2026, 2/28/2026, 3/1/2026, 3/14/2026, 3/15/2026, 3/29/2026, 4/3/2026, 4/4/2026
  • Location: Akins Ford Arena
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With new head coach Garrett Rutledge at the helm and fresh faces on the roster, the Athens Rock Lobsters are ready to bring the claws back out. From thrilling rivalries to theme nights and community engagement, the 2025–26 season promises non-stop action and fun for fans of all ages. Get ready, Crustacean Nation!

Athens Rock Lobsters Home Games 2025/2026 Season

Date

Opponent

Theme Night

Saturday, October 25, 2025 Carolina Thunderbirds Opening Night! Activities Begin at 5:00 PM!
Friday, October 31, 2025 Carolina Thunderbirds
Saturday, November 1, 2025 Carolina Thunderbirds  
Saturday, November 8, 2025 Monroe Moccasins  
Sunday, November 9, 2025 Monroe Moccasins  
Saturday, November 29, 2025 Monroe Moccasins  
Sunday, November 30, 2025 Monroe Moccasins  
Thursday, December 11, 2025 Pee Dee IceCats  
Friday, December 12, 2025 Pee Dee IceCats  
Saturday, December 27, 2025 Pee Dee IceCats  
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Columbus River Dragons  
Friday, January 9, 2026 Pee Dee IceCats  
Saturday, January 10, 2026 Pee Dee IceCats  
Sunday, January 11, 2026 Columbus River Dragons  
Friday, January 23, 2026 Biloxi Breakers  
Saturday, January 24, 2026 Biloxi Breakers  
Friday, January 30, 2026 Pee Dee IceCats  
Saturday, January 31, 2026 Pee Dee IceCats  
Sunday, February 1, 2026 Columbus River Dragons  
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Columbus River Dragons  
Friday, February 27, 2026 Monroe Moccasins  
Saturday, February 28, 2026 Monroe Moccasins  
Sunday, March 1, 2026 Carolina Thunderbirds  
Saturday, March 14, 2026 Carolina Thunderbirds  
Sunday, March 15, 2026 Carolina Thunderbirds  
Sunday, March 29, 2026 Monroe Moccasins  
Friday, April 3, 2026 Indiana Sentinels  
Saturday, April 4, 2026 Indiana Sentinels  

With new head coach Garrett Rutledge at the helm and fresh faces on the roster, the Athens Rock Lobsters are ready to bring the claws back out. From thrilling rivalries to theme nights and community engagement, the 2025–26 season promises non-stop action and fun for fans of all ages. Get ready, Crustacean Nation!

Athens Rock Lobsters Home Games 2025/2026 Season

Date

Opponent

Theme Night

Saturday, October 25, 2025 Carolina Thunderbirds Opening Night! Activities Begin at 5:00 PM!
Friday, October 31, 2025 Carolina Thunderbirds
Saturday, November 1, 2025 Carolina Thunderbirds  
Saturday, November 8, 2025 Monroe Moccasins  
Sunday, November 9, 2025 Monroe Moccasins  
Saturday, November 29, 2025 Monroe Moccasins  
Sunday, November 30, 2025 Monroe Moccasins  
Thursday, December 11, 2025 Pee Dee IceCats  
Friday, December 12, 2025 Pee Dee IceCats  
Saturday, December 27, 2025 Pee Dee IceCats  
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Columbus River Dragons  
Friday, January 9, 2026 Pee Dee IceCats  
Saturday, January 10, 2026 Pee Dee IceCats  
Sunday, January 11, 2026 Columbus River Dragons  
Friday, January 23, 2026 Biloxi Breakers  
Saturday, January 24, 2026 Biloxi Breakers  
Friday, January 30, 2026 Pee Dee IceCats  
Saturday, January 31, 2026 Pee Dee IceCats  
Sunday, February 1, 2026 Columbus River Dragons  
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Columbus River Dragons  
Friday, February 27, 2026 Monroe Moccasins  
Saturday, February 28, 2026 Monroe Moccasins  
Sunday, March 1, 2026 Carolina Thunderbirds  
Saturday, March 14, 2026 Carolina Thunderbirds  
Sunday, March 15, 2026 Carolina Thunderbirds  
Sunday, March 29, 2026 Monroe Moccasins  
Friday, April 3, 2026 Indiana Sentinels  
Saturday, April 4, 2026 Indiana Sentinels  

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Akins Ford Arena

155 Hickory Street, Athens, GA 30601

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