The Florida Panthers are turning Thursday, Oct. 15 at Amerant Bank Arena into a celebration of South Florida’s Hispanic community with Vamos Gatos Night powered by Ford.
The team said the event is part of its ongoing effort to promote inclusion and diversity in hockey and beyond. Every fan in attendance will receive a 2026-27 magnetic schedule courtesy of Scripps Sports.
The night will have a full pregame and in-game lineup on the Publix Plaza and inside the arena. Before puck drop, fans can catch salsa and merengue dancers, play Dominoes and Cubilete, and listen to Deportes Radio 760 broadcasting live from the plaza. During the game, the Panthers will offer a custom co-branded domino giveaway at Ford’s activation area while supplies last, plus interactive photo opportunities, live painters, live music from Latin bands in the Coors Light Cold Zone and a Vamos Gatos margarita cocktail.
Food options tied to the night will include beef or chicken empanadas at Sections 130 and 330, salsa verde chicken tostones nachos at Sections 305 and 119, Padrinos at Section 115 and assorted pastelitos at Rica Coffee stands.
For fans looking to take something home, exclusive Vamos Gatos jerseys designed by Natalia Marin will be sold only at Inside the Boards inside Amerant Bank Arena. A limited-edition Vamos Gatos merchandise collection will also be available in Pantherland and on FLATeamShop.com.
The Panthers will also recognize their ‘Hispanic Excellence’ honorees in game. The program highlights local Hispanic business owners, educators, healthcare workers and activists who are making a positive impact in the South Florida community.
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