Buffalo Wild Wings hours

Most Buffalo Wild Wings locations are open 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM or 2:00 AM Friday and Saturday. Most locations close on Christmas Day; Thanksgiving runs reduced 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Easter Sunday is open regular hours. Customer service: 1-866-704-0777.

Buffalo Wild Wings (B-Dubs / BWW) is a US sports-bar and casual-dining chain with around 1,200 locations, founded in 1982 in Columbus Ohio and now part of the Inspire Brands family (alongside Arby’s, Sonic, Jimmy John’s, Dunkin’, and Baskin-Robbins), known for traditional and boneless wings, the 26-sauce-and-seasoning lineup, big-screen sports viewing, and the Blazin’ Challenge.

The questions readers actually ask: what time does Buffalo Wild Wings open today, when does the kitchen close, are they open on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, what time does NFL Sunday game day start, and the Wing Tuesday and Boneless Thursday promotion details.

One thing to know: most Buffalo Wild Wings locations are open 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight) Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM or 2:00 AM Friday and Saturday, with NFL Sunday driving the year’s peak sports-bar traffic. Most locations close on Christmas Day (some open reduced 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, varying by franchise), and Thanksgiving runs reduced 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM hours at most stores. Easter Sunday opens at 11:00 AM with regular hours, distinctive vs sibling Dine Brands restaurants like Applebee’s which keep similar Easter hours.

Hours vary by franchise and market, so use the locator below to confirm your specific Buffalo Wild Wings schedule.

Is Buffalo Wild Wings open today?

Buffalo Wild Wings generally follows the standard weekly schedule below. Hours can vary by location - confirm your specific store via the official locator.

Buffalo Wild Wings weekly hours

DayTypical hoursNotes
Monday11:00 AM - 12:00 AMMidnight close at most locations
Tuesday11:00 AM - 12:00 AMWing Tuesday: BOGO boneless wings dine-in promotion
Wednesday11:00 AM - 12:00 AMStandard schedule
Thursday11:00 AM - 12:00 AMBoneless Thursday boneless-wing promotion
Friday11:00 AM - 1:00 AMLate close; some locations until 2:00 AM
Saturday11:00 AM - 1:00 AMLate close; some locations until 2:00 AM
Sunday11:00 AM - 12:00 AMNFL Sunday is the year's busiest sports-bar day

Buffalo Wild Wings holiday hours

HolidayDateStatusHoursNotes
Memorial DayMon, May 25, 2026Open - normal hoursRegular Monday schedule (11am-12am typical)No closure
JuneteenthFri, Jun 19, 2026Open - normal hoursRegular Friday schedule (11am-1am)Not observed
Independence DaySat, Jul 4, 2026Open - normal hoursRegular Saturday scheduleMost locations open regular hours
Labor DayMon, Sep 7, 2026Open - normal hoursRegular Monday scheduleFootball season opener week
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' DayMon, Oct 12, 2026Open - normal hoursRegular Monday scheduleNot observed
HalloweenSat, Oct 31, 2026Open - normal hoursRegular Saturday scheduleCollege football Saturday
Veterans DayWed, Nov 11, 2026Open - modified hoursRegular Wednesday scheduleMany locations honor veterans with free meal promotion
Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26, 2026Open - modified hours12:00 PM to 8:00 PM typicalReduced hours; varies by franchise (some close)
Black FridayFri, Nov 27, 2026Open - normal hoursRegular Friday schedule (11am-1am)Reopens with full menu
Christmas EveThu, Dec 24, 2026Open - modified hours11:00 AM to 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM typicalEarly close; varies by franchise
Christmas DayFri, Dec 25, 2026Varies by locationMost closed; some open 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM reducedFranchise-dependent; confirm with specific store
Boxing DaySat, Dec 26, 2026Open - normal hoursRegular Saturday schedule (11am-1am)Reopens with full menu
New Year's EveThu, Dec 31, 2026Open - normal hoursRegular schedule; some locations stay open until 2:00 AM for NYE crowdLate-night specials
New Year's DayFri, Jan 1, 2027Open - normal hoursRegular Friday schedule (11am-1am)Bowl-game-watching day; expect afternoon waits
Valentine's DaySun, Feb 14, 2027Open - normal hoursRegular Sunday schedule (11am-12am)Not a primary BWW dining day
Easter SundaySun, Mar 28, 2027Open - normal hours11:00 AM to 10:00 PM or midnight typicalOpen regular Sunday hours at most locations

Is Buffalo Wild Wings open on Saturday?

Saturday is one of the busiest sports-bar nights of the week at Buffalo Wild Wings, with most locations running 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM and some until 2:00 AM. College football Saturdays in fall and the NCAA tournament Saturdays in March are the year's heaviest college-sports days; expect 60 to 90 minute waits during prime kickoff windows. Saturday late-night closes typically include happy-hour drink specials and discounted appetizers.

Is Buffalo Wild Wings open on Sunday?

Sunday is the year's biggest day at Buffalo Wild Wings during NFL season (September through February). Most locations open at 11:00 AM and stay open until midnight on Sunday, with booth seating filling 30 to 90 minutes before 1:00 PM ET kickoffs. Game-day reservations are accepted at some locations through the BWW Blazin' Rewards app; walk-ins during peak game windows can wait 60 minutes or more.

Find a Buffalo Wild Wings store near me

Hours vary by location, so the most accurate hours for your nearest store are on the official Buffalo Wild Wings store locator. Enter your zip code or city to see the closest stores and their current hours.

Buffalo Wild Wings hours - frequently asked questions

What time does Buffalo Wild Wings open today?

Most Buffalo Wild Wings locations open at 11:00 AM Monday through Sunday. The kitchen and bar stay open until 12:00 AM (midnight) Sunday through Thursday and until 1:00 AM or 2:00 AM Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by location; the locator above shows your specific store's schedule.

What time does Buffalo Wild Wings close?

Most BWW locations close at 12:00 AM (midnight) Sunday through Thursday and at 1:00 AM Friday and Saturday. Some entertainment-district and college-town locations stay open until 2:00 AM on weekend nights. The kitchen takes its last order around 30 minutes before close, but the bar typically serves until last call.

Is Buffalo Wild Wings open on Sunday?

Yes. Most Buffalo Wild Wings locations are open Sunday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight), the same as Mon-Thu. NFL Sunday is the year's busiest sports-bar day at BWW; expect 30 to 90 minute waits for booth seating during 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM kickoff windows.

Is Buffalo Wild Wings open on Thanksgiving Day?

Yes, with reduced hours. Most BWW locations are open 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day for football fans wanting to watch the games out of the house. Some franchises close earlier or skip Thanksgiving entirely; confirm with your specific store.

Is Buffalo Wild Wings open on Christmas Day?

Most Buffalo Wild Wings locations close on Christmas Day. A subset of franchises stay open with reduced 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM hours, varying by market. The chain reopens with regular hours on December 26 with full menu and bar service.

Is Buffalo Wild Wings open on Easter Sunday?

Yes. Most BWW locations run regular Sunday hours on Easter (11:00 AM to 10:00 PM or midnight). NFL is in offseason on Easter so traffic is moderate; reservations are not typically required.

What time does NFL Sunday start at Buffalo Wild Wings?

Buffalo Wild Wings opens at 11:00 AM on NFL Sundays, in time for early-window kickoffs at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT). Booth seating fills 30 to 90 minutes before kickoff at most locations during the regular season; Wing Tuesday and Boneless Thursday do not run on Sundays.

What is Wing Tuesday at Buffalo Wild Wings?

Wing Tuesday is BWW's flagship dine-in promotion: buy one order of boneless wings and get a second order free, available all day at most locations. The promotion is dine-in only at most stores (no Carryout or DoorDash). Boneless Thursday is the BOGO equivalent on Thursdays for traditional wings.

What is the Buffalo Wild Wings customer service phone number?

Buffalo Wild Wings customer service is 1-866-704-0777. The Inspire Brands corporate office in Atlanta, Georgia handles franchise and corporate inquiries. Each BWW location also has its own phone listed in the locator below.

What is the Blazin' Challenge?

The Blazin' Challenge is BWW's signature spice challenge: eat 12 traditional wings tossed in Blazin' sauce in 6 minutes, with no drinking, dipping, or wiping. Successful challengers get their photo on the wall plus a Blazin' Challenge t-shirt. The Blazin' sauce ranks at 350,000 Scoville heat units, hotter than a habanero pepper.

Are Buffalo Wild Wings and Arby's the same company?

Yes. Both Buffalo Wild Wings and Arby's are owned by Inspire Brands, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Inspire Brands family also includes Sonic, Jimmy John's, Dunkin', Baskin-Robbins, and Rusty Taco. Each chain operates as a separate brand with its own menu, hours, and franchisees.

Where is the nearest Buffalo Wild Wings?

Use the locator below or visit buffalowildwings.com/locations and enter your ZIP code to find the nearest BWW, including current hours, the location's specific phone number, dine-in vs takeout availability, and the Wing Tuesday / Boneless Thursday promotion schedule for that store.

Buffalo Wild Wings customer service: 1-866-704-0777 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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Last verified: May 2026 against Buffalo Wild Wings's official store locator and press releases.

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