The Florida Panthers skate into this season as back-to-back Stanley Cup champions, and the energy at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise has been electric as the team chases a rare three-peat. If you’re planning a South Florida trip around hockey this fall, a run of November home games makes it easy to turn a single game into a full group getaway.
A few dates worth building a trip around: the Panthers host the Chicago Blackhawks on November 4, the Edmonton Oilers on November 17, the Buffalo Sabres on November 21, and close out the month with an in-state rivalry matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning on November 28 — all at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.
Sunrise sits in central Broward County, and Hollywood makes a genuinely practical home base for any of these games. It’s a straightforward drive up I-95 to the arena, and afterward you’re minutes from Hollywood Beach’s Broadwalk, the ArtsPark, and a wide range of restaurants if your group wants to keep the night going. Hollywood is also close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, which is handy if part of your crew is flying in just for the game.
For a group making the trip together, Total Oasis is built for exactly this kind of weekend. The five-unit property sleeps up to 30 guests, so a full friend group or extended family can book the whole thing, split the cost, and still have plenty of room to spread out before and after the game. Pile into the living areas to watch warmups, grill before you head to the arena, and regroup afterward without anyone needing a separate hotel room. Guest reviews on Kismet Getaways’ listings consistently point to the space and flexibility as the biggest draw for groups traveling together — Kismet has earned more than 1,600 combined guest reviews across its booking platforms.
Hockey isn’t the only reason to time a visit around these dates. Early November in South Florida still means warm days and comfortable evenings, so a game-night trip doubles easily as a short beach getaway. Spend the day at Hollywood Beach, grab dinner along the Broadwalk, then head north for puck drop — it’s a full South Florida weekend built around one ticket.
If your group is still deciding which night to go, the November 28 game against Tampa Bay is likely to draw the biggest crowd and the loudest atmosphere, given the in-state rivalry and the holiday-weekend timing. Earlier dates in the month tend to mean easier parking and a more relaxed arena experience, which can be the better call if you’re traveling with kids or a larger group.
Whichever date you pick, booking your stay in Hollywood keeps the group together, keeps costs predictable, and puts the beach back on the itinerary once the final horn sounds. Browse Total Oasis and the rest of the Kismet Getaways properties to find the right fit for your crew, and lock in your dates before the games you want sell out.