SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Springfield Thunderbirds and the MassMutual Center proudly announce that the beloved Massachusetts-based band, the Dropkick Murphys, will perform another postgame concert immediately following the T-Birds’ home game against the Charlotte Checkers on Wednesday, March 10, 2027. Puck drop is set for 6:05 p.m., with the concert beginning approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the T-Birds game inside the MassMutual Convention Center Exhibition Hall (attached to the arena).

The only way to gain access to this first-of-its-kind event is with a combination ticket package, which includes admission to both the T-Birds game and standing-room-only access to the Dropkick Murphys concert. Thunderbirds ticket members will have the first opportunity to secure their concert admission for a members-only rate.

"As we celebrate 100 years of hockey in Springfield, we wanted to mark this milestone season with celebrations worthy of a century of incredible fans," said Thunderbirds President Nathan Costa. "We're thrilled to welcome the Dropkick Murphys back to the Thunderdome for another unforgettable night, and there's no better band to help us create new memories during such a momentous year. Bringing them to Western Mass for a postgame concert is another great way to honor this historic season, and we can't wait to see our fans rock the Thunderdome once again!"

In addition to the postgame concert, T-Birds fans can once again expect a full Dropkick Murphys takeover during the game, highlighted by Dropkick-inspired St. Patrick's specialty jerseys, which the team will wear on March 10 and March 13. These one-of-a-kind collectibles will be auctioned online following the games, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Claddagh Fund, the Dropkick Murphys' charitable foundation.

Presale access to the T-Birds/Dropkick Murphys event will be as follows:

• Artist Presale: Begins Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 10:00 a.m.

• Thunderbirds/MassMutual Center Ticket Holder Presale: Begins Thursday, Oct. 1 at 10:00 a.m.

• General Public On-Sale: Begins Friday, Oct. 2 at 10:00 a.m.

Since forming in Quincy, Mass., in 1996, the Dropkick Murphys have proudly represented their home state of Massachusetts on stages around the world. Dropkick Murphys’ music has generated half-a-billion streams, they’ve quietly moved 8 million-plus units worldwide, and the band has sold out gigs on multiple continents. They have earned four consecutive Billboard Top 10 album debuts, a gold record for their 2005 album The Warrior’s Code, and global recognition for their signature hit, “I’m Shipping Up to Boston”—featured in Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award-winning film The Departed. 

Dropkick Murphys’ new album For The People shows courage and confidence, speaking up against the injustices happening in the United States, and does so with the strength and power that harkens back to Dropkick Murphys’ earliest punk rock roots. For The People is more than a title. It’s a heartfelt stance, a declaration of who this band is–and who they’ve always been. 

Honored as Artist of the Year and Best Live Artist at the Boston Music Awards, the Dropkick Murphys have also been widely celebrated for their philanthropic work through their Claddagh Fund, receiving distinctions such as the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps’ “Embracing the Legacy” Award, the Catholic Charities Jack Shaughnessy Service Award, and Mass Humanities’ Storyteller of the Year honor for frontman Ken Casey.

About the Springfield Thunderbirds:
Established in 2016, the Springfield Thunderbirds are the American Hockey League affiliates of the NHL's St. Louis Blues. In addition to their on-ice accomplishments, including a 2022 Eastern Conference championship, the Thunderbirds' business staff has been recognized across multiple departments throughout their history, including recognition as the AHL's Marketing Department and Ticket Sales Departments of the Year, as well as the 2022 President's Award as AHL Team of the Year. 

About the MassMutual Center 
MassMutual Center is managed by the entertainment and hospitality industry leader, MGM Springfield, and owned by the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. MassMutual Center is Western Massachusetts’ most diverse function space with over 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting space including a 40,000 sq. ft. flexible exhibit hall, five fully-functional meeting rooms, a 15,000 sq. ft. ballroom, and an 8,000-seat arena. The facility is the proud home to the AHL Springfield Thunderbirds and American International College D1 Men’s Hockey team, in addition to hosting family shows, concerts, meetings, social and corporate functions, sporting events and more.