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The Buffalo Bandits are an indoor lacrosse team. Based in Buffalo, New York, they are a member of the National Lacrosse League.

Bandits Win 3rd Straight NLL Cup with 15-6 Win over Rush, MacKay Named MVP

May 24, 2025 - The Buffalo Bandits are NLL Cup champions for the third straight year. Buffalo clinched the best-of-three NLL Finals with a 15-6 win in front of a sellout crowd at KeyBank Center in Game 3 on Saturday. Josh Byrne scored a game-high nine points, including a team-high four goals. Matt Vinc made 41 saves. The team will announce championship rally details in the coming days. Buffalo becomes the second team in league history to win three straight championships. The feat was previously accomplished by the Rochester Knight... Full Story

'Yeah, We'Re Still the Best Team in the League': Bandits Win 3rd Consecutive Championship

May 24, 2025 - If there were any doubts as to who the best team in the NLL is, John Tavares and the Buffalo Bandits just gave you the answer: "Yeah, we're still the best team in the league," Tavares said. The Bandits silenced the skeptics on Saturday night, beating the Saskatchewan Rush 15-6 on in Game 3 of the NLL Finals to clinch their third consecutive NLL Cup. They accomplished the feat in decisive fashion, scoring eight unanswered goals and playing nearly 35 minutes of shutout defense in the second half. Ian MacKay took home ... Full Story

Bandits Return to Buffalo for Decisive Game 3 against Saskatchewan

May 22, 2025 - After a heartbreaking one-goal loss in Game 2 of the NLL Finals delayed the Buffalo Bandits' plans for a three-peat, they'll get another chance in Game 3 back in Buffalo. After losing 11-10 against the Saskatchewan Rush, the Bandits will make the trip back to Western New York for the championship decider on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at KeyBank Center. Here's everything you need to know before the series clincher on Saturday: How to watch TV (Buffalo broadcast market): CW23 Streaming: ESPN2, TSN, ESPN+, NLL+, TSN+ ... Full Story

Bandits Fall to Rush 11-10 in Game 2 of NLL Finals

May 19, 2025 - Buffalo Bandits head coach John Tavares had one simple message that he repeated following Game 2 of the NLL Finals - minimize the mistakes. Leading 9-8 four minutes into the fourth quarter, the Bandits had the momentum, needing just 11 more minutes of solid lacrosse to bring home a third consecutive championship. Then, things began to unravel. An illegal cross-checking penalty on Josh Byrne gave the Saskatchewan Rush a man-up opportunity to tie the game and take back the momentum playing in front of their home crowd. T... Full Story

• Bandits Win 3rd Straight NLL Cup with 15-6 Win over Rush, MacKay Named MVP - May 24, 2025
  
• 'Yeah, We'Re Still the Best Team in the League': Bandits Win 3rd Consecutive Championship - May 24, 2025
  
• Bandits Return to Buffalo for Decisive Game 3 against Saskatchewan - May 22, 2025
  
• Bandits Fall to Rush 11-10 in Game 2 of NLL Finals - May 19, 2025
  
• Bandits to Host Game 3 of NLL Finals on Saturday, May 24 - May 18, 2025
  
• Bandits Travel to Saskatchewan with Chance to Win NLL Finals - May 18, 2025
  
• Smith's 8 Points Lead Bandits to Game 1 Win in NLL Finals - May 16, 2025
  
• Smith, Byrne and Vinc Named to All-NLL Teams - May 16, 2025
  
• Game Preview: Bandits Host Rush in Game 1 of NLL Finals - May 15, 2025
  
• Smith Named NLL Offensive Player of the Year - May 15, 2025
  
• 'We're Willing to Do Whatever It Takes': How the Bandits Advanced to Their 5th Straight NLL Finals - May 14, 2025
  
• Buchanan Wins NLL Sportsmanship Award - May 13, 2025
  
• Gurtler Wins Tom Borrelli Media Person of the Year - May 12, 2025
  
• Bandits to Host "Party in the Plaza" Ahead of NLL Finals Game 1 on Friday, May 16 - May 12, 2025
  
• Bandits to Play Saskatchewan Rush in NLL Finals - May 10, 2025
  
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Buffalo Bandits fans cheer on their team (WM Photography)
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League: National Lacrosse League
Home: Buffalo, New York
Class: Indoor
Website: Buffalo Bandits site
Schedule: Full Buffalo Bandits Schedule Statistics: Full Buffalo Bandits Statistics

Sat., May 24	W	Saskatchewan 6 at Buffalo 15 (Champ. Gm. 3)	Final
Sun., May 18	L	Buffalo 10 at Saskatchewan 11 (Champ. Gm. 2)	Final
Fri., May 16	W	Saskatchewan 10 at Buffalo 12 (Champ. Gm. 1)	Final
Sun., May 4	W	Buffalo 11 at Vancouver 9 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Fri., May 2	W	Vancouver 3 at Buffalo 9 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Fri., Apr 25	W	San Diego 4 at Buffalo 5 (Playoff)	Final
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• AFC Toronto (NSL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Buffalo Bisons (IL) - Buffalo, New York
  
• Niagara IceDogs (OHL) - St. Catharines, Ontario
  
• Niagara River Lions (CEBL) - St. Catharines, Ontario
  
• Toronto Argonauts (CFL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto FC (MLS) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto Marlies (AHL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto Sceptres (PWHL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• York United FC (CPL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Buffalo Pro Soccer (USL) - Buffalo, New York
  
• Toronto Tempo (WNBA) - Toronto, Ontario
  

• Bandits score today reflects NLL three-peat in Buffalo - NLL WGRZ (May 25)
  
• Buffalo Bandits discuss their NLL Finals victory, historic 3-peat - NLL WGRZ (May 25)
  
• Bandits pull away to claim third straight NLL championship - NLL Buffalo News (May 25)
  
• NLL finals: Saskatchewan Rush's championship bid falls short - NLL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (May 25)
  
• Photos: Buffalo Bandits win 3rd consecutive championship with 15-6 victory over Saskatchewan Rush - NLL Buffalo News (May 25)
  
• Bandits score today reflects an NLL three-peat in Buffalo - NLL WGRZ (May 25)
  
• VIDEO: Final Seconds. Season on the Line. @SaskRush - NLL YouTube (May 24)
  
• VIDEO: Byrnzy Beast Mode! @NLLBandits - NLL YouTube (May 24)
  
• VIDEO: A True Champion. Not One, But Two 3-Peats for Vinc! - NLL YouTube (May 24)
  
• VIDEO: Bandits Hoist NLL Cup After Winning 3rd Straight Championship - NLL YouTube (May 24)
  
• VIDEO: Matt Vinc Interview: NLL Championship - Game 3 - NLL YouTube (May 24)
  
• VIDEO: Dhane Smith Leads Buffalo Squad with Three Huge Goals - NLL YouTube (May 24)
  
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