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Playoff concessions go big: NBA, NHL teams unveil new foods

It's playoff time in the NBA and NHL, and some teams are breaking out some wild concessions for fans to enjoy in the postseason.

Published April 18, 2026, 4:49 PM
Updated May 15, 2026, 8:00 PM3.2K
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Playoff concessions go big: NBA, NHL teams unveil new foods
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Apr 18, 2026, 08:00 AM ET

NBA and NHL teams are stepping up their concessions for the playoffs.

In the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks, Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder are going all out with their postseason menus. The Timberwolves are even experimenting a bit with a nontraditional arena burger. Their Spam Slam Burger features candied Spam as the headline ingredient.

In the NHL, the Dallas Stars, Utah Mammoth, Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild have also unveiled their playoff menus. In the spirit of their home state, the Stars are releasing a Texas-Sized Frozen Margarita Boot -- a lemon margarita served in a 20-ounce glass shaped like a cowboy boot.

But that's not all these teams are serving up. Here's a closer look at the playoff food offerings.

Atlanta Hawks

Jumbo Chocolate Dipped Pretzel


Chicken Fried Ribs


Dallas Stars

Texas-Sized Frozen Margarita Boot


Victory Pretzel


Dubai Chocolate Churros


Chicharron Cup


Minnesota Timberwolves

Spam Slam Burger


Banana Split Dunker


Minnesota Wild

French Onion Bratwurst


Dubai Chocolate Cookie Dough


Face-Off Frizz Dirty Soda


Goalie Freeze Dirty Soda


Oklahoma City Thunder

The Smokestack Burger


Crunch Time Tostada


Utah Mammoth

Hockey Stick Pretzel


Vegas Golden Knights

Bone-In Short Panzerotti


Fried Lasagna

Golden panko-parmesan crusted garlic bread filled with bolognese lasagna, slow-simmered Sunday gravy and topped with fried basil.


Lobster Mac Dog

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