As the partial government shutdown drags toward its third full week and workers face the prospect of missing paychecks beginning Friday, local pro and college sports teams are stepping in to ease the financial burden. Get the details.
WASHINGTON — As the partial government shutdown drags toward its third full week and workers face the prospect of missing paychecks beginning Friday, local pro and college sports teams are stepping in to ease the financial burden.
The Washington Nationals are offering the chance for furloughed season plan holders to delay payment until the government reopens, while multiple schools around the area are giving federal government employees free tickets to various athletic events.
See the full list below, which we will continue to add to if more offers come in.
Hey there Federal Employees, @GWgeorge has your back! We’re offering free tickets to all @GW_MBB and @GW_WBB games with a government ID or by calling 202-994-GWTIX.
Hey Bison fans! We're offering federal employees free tickets to @HowardBison_WBB and @HUMensBB games during the government shutdown. Just present government ID to the box office on game day. This offer lasts until the government reopens. https://t.co/Cuddptbhbj#BleedBluepic.twitter.com/NqvjSoVUHd
Washington Nationals — postponed monthly payments
Per an email to Nats Plus members, the Nationals are offering members who are employed by federal government agencies impacted by the closure or their spouses the option to postpone monthly ticket payments starting Jan. 15, continuing until the government is reopened. Once the shutdown ends, the next payment would be for the full amount of missed payments.
(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
AP Photo/Susan Walsh
Terps offering two complimentary general admission tickets for federal government employees to upcoming games:
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