BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The reigning champion Buffalo Bandits can clinch their spot in the National Lacrosse League playoffs with a victory in one of their games this weekend, at home against the Las Vegas Desert Dogs on Friday night, and at the Albany FireWolves on Saturday night. Here’s how to watch, stream, and listen. Television Both games will be broadcast on The CW23 (WNLO-TV) in the Western New York market, among 16 regular season contests scheduled to air on the network. Canadian fans can watch the game on TSN. Friday night's face-off is at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday night's is at 7 p.m. Streaming NLL games stream live on ESPN+ for those in the United States. Fans in Canada can stream on TSN+. A replay will be available through NLL+, a new, free service available this year. Radio All Bandits games are scheduled to be available on 1520 AM. Going to the game Friday night's game is Mental Health Awareness Night at KeyBank Center. There will be messages from Bandits players on the scoreboard throughout the game, advocacy groups stationed in the concourse, and fan participation wall artwork at the 100-level to collect messages of support. ... This is also Buffalo's third game in the inaugural Tucker Out Lymphoma Cup series. ... Tickets are available here. ‘Braver than brave’: Tucker Williams’ spirit lives on in Banditland battle against cancer Clinching scenarios The Bandits can secure their spot in the eight-team NLL playoffs with their next victory. Beating both Las Vegas and Albany this weekend, combined with losses by San Diego and Georgia would clinch a home playoff game in Buffalo. The Bandits will play four more regular season games after this back-to-back set. Their remaining home dates are March 29 and April 12. Bandits roster Forwards: Kyle Buchanan, Josh Byrne, Chris Cloutier, Chase Fraser, Tehoka Nanticoke, Lukas Nielsen, Clay Scanlan, Dhane Smith Transition: Connor Farrell, Ian MacKay, Thomas Whitty Defensemen: Zach Belter, Paul Dawson, Sam La Roue, Justin Martin, Steve Priolo, Dylan Robinson, Nick Weiss, Cam Wyers Goalies: Steve Orleman, Matt Vinc Practice Squad: Evan Constantopoulos, Taylor Dooley, Trent Robertson Injured reserve/PUP: Emerson Clark, Matt Spanger, Bryce Sweeting Bandits schedule Dec. 7 at Rochester — Won 15-7 Dec. 13 at Ottawa — Won 18-7 Dec. 28 vs. Rochester — Won 13-6 Jan. 10 vs. Toronto — Won 15-13 Jan. 18 vs. Philadelphia — Won 19-14 Feb. 1 vs. Albany — Won 16-10 Feb. 14 at Toronto — Won 13-12 Feb. 15 vs. San Diego — Lost 14-13 (OT) Feb. 22 at San Diego — Won 13-12 March 1 at Saskatchewan — Won 9-7 March 8 vs. Calgary — Lost 17-11 March 15 at Calgary — Won 11-6 March 21 vs. Las Vegas — 7:30 p.m. (CW23) March 22 at Albany — 7:30 p.m. (CW23) March 29 vs. Vancouver — 7:30 p.m. (CW23) April 5 at Colorado — 9 p.m. (CW23) April 12 vs. Halifax — 7:30 p.m. (CW23) April 19 at Georgia — 7:30 p.m. (CW23) ...read more read less