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Hockey / Live Sports · Hershey, PA
Hershey Bears Hockey is the American Hockey League team that plays its home games at the GIANT Center in Hershey, PA — a long-running local tradition with one of the most decorated records in the league. For an out-of-town visitor, it's one of the best-value, family-friendly nights out anywhere near Hershey, and it runs all winter when the parks are closed.
Our take If you're visiting Hershey in the colder months, a Bears game is the move — it's indoors, all-ages, and fills the gap when Hersheypark's outdoor season is done. The GIANT Center sits right in the main attractions corridor, so it slots into a Hershey weekend easily; just buy tickets ahead and arrive early, because parking and the surrounding roads fill up near game time.
The Bears aren't a fixed storefront you can drop in on any afternoon — they're a hockey team with a home schedule, so the whole game is knowing when they're playing. The AHL regular season runs from roughly mid-October into spring (the 2025-26 schedule opened in October with a 72-game slate), with home dates clustered on weekends and the occasional weeknight. If the Bears make a deep playoff run, home games can stretch into late spring. We point a lot of winter visitors here because it fills the exact gap a Hershey trip leaves open: when Hersheypark's outdoor season is over, a Bears game is a genuinely fun, indoor, all-ages thing to do on a cold Saturday night.
Part of why we like sending people here is the history. Hershey has fielded a Bears team since the 1930s and has been an AHL member since the late 1930s, which makes them one of the oldest continuously running clubs in the league — and they've won more Calder Cup championships than any other AHL franchise, with their most recent title in 2024. You don't need to be a hockey diehard to feel that. The crowd is loud, the building is full of banners, and traditions like the Teddy Bear Toss (fans hurl stuffed animals onto the ice after the first Bears goal at a designated game) give the place a hometown energy that's hard to fake.
Practically speaking, the GIANT Center sits right in the heart of the Hershey attractions corridor on West Hersheypark Drive, so it's easy to fold into a trip — same exits, same general area as the better-known Hershey stops. It's an indoor arena with a real concourse, concessions, and reserved seating, so it works in any weather. For us, it's the rare night out we'd recommend to families with kids and to adults who just want a beer and a good game, and it's close enough to our shop in Grantville that we've sent plenty of regulars its way.
The simplest option for visitors — buy a seat to one specific home game. Prices vary by opponent, date, and location in the arena; confirm current availability and pricing on the official site or Ticketmaster.
See the schedule & tickets →Throughout the season the Bears run themed and giveaway games — the well-known Teddy Bear Toss is the headliner. These draw bigger crowds, so buy early and arrive earlier than usual. Check the current promotion schedule on their site.
Beyond single tickets, the team offers group tickets, mini plans, premium and suite seating, and full season memberships. These are more relevant for locals or larger parties than one-time visitors; details and current offerings are on the official site.
There is no daily "open" schedule — the Bears play on a game-by-game basis, and box office hours shift on game days. Always confirm the current home schedule and box office hours on hersheybears.com before planning your visit.
Hershey Bears Hockey is in Hershey, PA. The map shows both pins — Hershey Bears Hockey and our shop in Grantville — so you can see exactly where it sits relative to us.
The Bears play an AHL regular season that generally runs from about mid-October into the spring, with most home games on weekends plus some weeknights. They do not play in the summer, and a deep playoff run can extend home dates later into the spring. There's no daily "open" schedule — it's game by game, so always pull up the current home schedule on hersheybears.com before you build your day around it.
Home games are at the GIANT Center, 550 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 — right in the main Hershey attractions corridor. It has its own large parking lots around the arena. Plan to arrive 30-45 minutes early on a busy game night so you can park, walk in, and find your seats before the puck drops; lots and the surrounding roads back up close to game time, especially on giveaway or promotion nights.
Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster (the team's official marketplace) and the GIANT Center box office. The box office line is 717-534-3911. We won't quote prices because they vary by seat, opponent, and date — confirm current pricing and availability on hersheybears.com or Ticketmaster. Buying ahead is smart for weekend and special-promotion games, which can sell out.
Yes — it's one of the more family-friendly nights in the area. You don't need to follow hockey to enjoy it: there's a mascot (Coco the Bear), in-game entertainment, and crowd traditions like the Teddy Bear Toss on designated nights. Reserved seating, an indoor concourse, and concessions make it manageable with kids. If you're bringing little ones, a weekend afternoon or early-evening game is usually the easier call.
It's an indoor arena, so dress for the weather outside and a cool rink inside (a light layer is smart even in winter clothes). Arenas like this typically enforce a bag policy and have security screening, so travel light and check the current bag rules on the GIANT Center / Hershey Bears site before you go. Concessions are available inside, and cards are widely accepted, but confirm anything specific (clear-bag rules, outside food, re-entry) on their official pages.
A Bears game pairs naturally with the rest of the Hershey lineup, and it's an easy drive from our end of the area. A few good add-ons:
The marquee Hershey attraction next door — better for the warmer months when the Bears are off.
The same grounds host concerts and big events — worth checking if you're already planning a venue trip.
If a winter game weekend turns into a no-start in the cold, we're a short drive away in Grantville.
Verified via: Hershey Bears official site · Hershey Bears 2025-26 schedule release · GIANT Center venue info (Hershey Entertainment) · Hershey Bears - Wikipedia · Giant Center - Wikipedia
Hershey Bears Hockey is an independent local team and venue we're featuring in our guide — we're not affiliated. Details are from the place and public sources and were accurate at the time of writing; please confirm current hours before visiting.