Islanders to host blood drive at UBS Arena on Aug. 3
The New York Islanders will host a blood drive at UBS Arena on Monday, Aug. 3, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. in the Acrisure Great Hall, partnering with the New York Blood Center amid critically low summer supply. Donors can earn two 2026-27 home-game vouchers.
Key Takeaways
- The Islanders and New York Blood Center blood drive runs Monday, Aug. 3, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at UBS Arena's Acrisure Great Hall.
- NYBC says the regional summer blood supply is at its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Eligible donors receive vouchers for two regular-season Islanders home games in 2026-27 (exclusions apply).
- Sparky, the Islanders mascot, will attend; appointments are at donate.nybc.org or 800-933-2566.
For fans tracking team news and streaming & TV alerts, this community event ties directly to the 2026-27 season at UBS Arena—and to how you can help local patients while securing game access.
When and where is the UBS Arena blood drive?
According to QNS.com, the New York Islanders are staging the drive with the New York Blood Center (NYBC) on Monday, Aug. 3.
Hours are 1:30 to 6 p.m. inside the Acrisure Great Hall at UBS Arena in Elmont. Sparky, the team mascot, is scheduled to appear throughout the event.
To book a slot, visit donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/zip or call 800-933-2566.
Why does this Islanders blood drive matter now?
NYBC reports the regional blood supply this summer is dangerously scarce—the lowest quantity since the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials are urging eligible residents to donate.
Blood donations save thousands of lives each year. NYBC notes that one in seven hospital visits require a transfusion, underscoring why a high-visibility drive at UBS Arena carries real public-health weight.
The Islanders have been long-standing NYBC partners, hosting 26 blood drives with the center since 2000.
Who can donate, and what do donors get?
Eligibility basics include general good health; age 17 (or 16 with parental consent); being symptom-free of cold or flu for 72 hours; and weighing at least 110 pounds. Full details are on the NYBC website.
Anyone who donates Monday receives vouchers redeemable for two regular-season Islanders home games in the 2026-27 season, with exclusions applying.
That perk lands as single-game tickets for the 2026-27 season at UBS Arena are already on sale. The club will play 42 home games under an 84-game schedule, with 11 games starting at 7:30 p.m.
Between a critically tight blood inventory and a clear ticket incentive, the Aug. 3 drive at UBS Arena is one of the more practical ways Long Island fans can help neighbors—and lock in nights at the rink.