Charles M. Schulz Gets The Perfect Peanuts Tribute With Brand-New Sports Crossover

Published Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT

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This is the latest in an incredible string of Peanuts collaborations as popular brands and franchises remain persistently aware of how beloved Schulz's characters are. The event includes a Peanuts Ticket Package available for purchase to see the Blue Jackets play against the Vegas Golden Knights, with a special commemorative Blue Jackets x Peanuts bobblehead, while attendees will be treated to an appearance by Snoopy himself, and more goodies to follow. With the event revealed on the NHL's official website and the ticket packages available for purchase now, be sure not to miss out on the best seats while they're still available, for those wanting an evening of entertainment and unique merchandise.

Columbus Is Bringing Peanuts To The Ice For A New NHL Crossover

Attendees of the Hockey Halloween: A Peanuts Spooktacular event will be able to see Snoopy at the Nationwide Arena venue in Columbus as the Blue Jackets play the Golden Knights on October 24. Additionally, a themed pillowcase featuring Great Pumpkin, Halloween, and Blue Jackets motifs will be handed out as the perfect trick-or-treating bag. Additionally, fans will be able to participate in the event's various photo ops, a costume contest, and more events to be revealed.

For those who purchase the Peanuts Ticket Package linked by the NHL site, avid Peanuts fans will be delighted to get an accompanying bobblehead featuring Snoopy and Woodstock, riding a Blue Jackets-themed Zamboni. This in particular will be the singular hottest collectible for the night, so fans will want to secure their discounted ticket to nail down this opportunity. It's being touted as a game night perfect to bring the family to, with an adorable keepsake to take home. With less than a month into the NHL season now, this is also a great way to get Blue Jackets fans and local or out-of-town Golden Knights fanatics together for a delightful evening.

Schulz had a well-known love for the sport, with him even being inducted into home state Minnesota's United States Hockey Hall of Fame over a decade before being added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He's a recognized and beloved figure among NHL fans and professionals, despite other iconic bits revolving around baseball and football gags through the years.

Peanuts Is Locking Down Solid Pre-Winter Collabs In 2026

With the Halloween-themed game night in Columbus, Peanuts is scoring another high-profile brand collaboration, this time joining together with a sport near and dear to Schulz's heart. But realistically, Peanuts fans have been spoiled rotten all year so far in 2026, with the month set to close by introducing a new set of Crocs featuring Charlie Brown and Snoopy, with a perfectly warm lined interior just in time for the holidays. Realistically, Ohio residents in particular could easily turn both of these branded crossovers into a pretty fun gift set for the Peanuts fans in the family.

Add to all of that the recent Starbucks Fall 2026 collaboration, and it's generated an impressive physical haul of merchandise, collectibles, and accessories, particularly among known brands with some delightfully nice-looking products. The latest limited-event bobblehead will be an especially rare token to take home, so be sure to reserve tickets while seats are still available, as sincere pumpkin patches alone won't cut it with this latest Peanuts promo.

Cast Christopher Shea, Kathy Steinberg, Bill Melendez, Sally Dryer, Peter Robbins, Noah Schnapp, Hadley Belle Miller, Mariel Sheets, Lisa DeFaria, Venus Omega Schultheis

Created by Charles M. Schulz

Movie(s) The Peanuts Movie, A Charlie Brown Christmas, A Boy Named Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown's All Stars!, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown

Character(s) Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy van Pelt, Linus van Pelt, Sally Brown, Pig-Pen, Marcie (Peanuts), Peppermint Patty, Woodstock