How to Watch Buffalo Bandits vs San Diego Seals: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time, and Playoff Preview

HOW TO WATCH – The Buffalo Bandits are set to launch their campaign for a third straight NLL championship this Friday, April 26, as they face off against the San Diego Seals in a win-or-go-home quarterfinal matchup at KeyBank Center. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET, and we’ve got all the info you need on how to watch, stream, and follow this must-see National Lacrosse League showdown.

📺 Where to Watch Bandits vs Seals on TV

• Local TV (Western New York): Watch the game live on CW23 (WNLO).

💻 How to Stream Bandits vs Seals Online

• USA: Watch live on ESPN+, the exclusive streaming platform for NLL fans in the United States.

• Canada: Stream the game on TSN+.

• Replay: Catch a full replay on NLL+, the league’s free new streaming platform.

📻 How to Listen to the Game

• Tune in to 1520 AM for live radio coverage of all Buffalo Bandits games, including this quarterfinal matchup.

🎟️ How to Get Tickets for Bandits vs Seals

Tickets for Friday night’s playoff game are still available across all seating levels. As of Tuesday, the lowest-priced ticket starts at $37. Don’t miss your chance to see the action live at KeyBank Center!

🏆 What’s at Stake

This single-elimination game determines who moves on to the NLL Semifinals, where the winner will face either the Rochester Knighthawks or the Vancouver Warriors. Both the semifinals and finals are best-of-three series.

📊 Team Head-to-Head & Season Recap

• The Buffalo Bandits (13-5) and San Diego Seals (9-9) split their two regular season matchups.

  • Feb 12: Seals won 14-13 in OT in Buffalo.

  • Feb 19: Bandits edged Seals 13-12 in San Diego.

• Despite their lower seed, the Seals proved to be a tough opponent, pushing Buffalo to the limit in both games.

🔥 Players to Watch

• Buffalo Bandits:

  • Dhane Smith (32G, 103A – 135 points): Set a new NLL record for single-season assists.

  • Josh Byrne (44G, 90A – 134 points): Ranked 2nd in the league in scoring.

  • Ian MacKay: Added 37 goals to Buffalo’s offensive firepower.

• San Diego Seals:

  • Wesley Berg: Scored 49 goals, tied for 2nd-most in the league.

  • Rob Hellyer: Led the team with 93 total points.

  • Ryan Benesch (former Bandit): Contributed 67 points for the Seals.

🏆 Three-Peat Alert

The Buffalo Bandits are aiming to become the first team since the 2012–2014 Rochester Knighthawks to win three consecutive NLL titles. If successful, they’ll join the ranks of legendary dynasties in American sports history.

🗓️ Game Details at a Glance

• Matchup: Buffalo Bandits vs San Diego Seals

• Event: NLL Quarterfinals

• Date: Friday, April 26

• Time: 7:30 PM (ET)

• Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

• Watch: CW23, ESPN+, TSN+

• Listen: 1520 AM Radio

• Tickets: Starting at $37

Stay tuned for live coverage, player interviews, and post-game analysis via the Buffalo Bandits official channels and local sports media outlets.

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