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.
Federal Government employees — Get 2 free tix to each of our next 2 home games (tonight 7pm & 1/12 7pm) at the Entertainment and Sports Arena.
— Capital City Go-Go (@CapitalCityGoGo) January 8, 2019
[offer available day of game only at the ESA Box Office with valid Govt ID] pic.twitter.com/fGM1AbJKQp
We're offering free tickets to @MasonMBB and @MasonWBB games to federal employees impacted by the government shutdown
— Mason Athletics (@MasonAthletics) January 8, 2019
Details: https://t.co/f5198uOvsw
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.
— GW Tix Office (@GWTix) January 8, 2019
Up next 🏀: @GW_MBB vs @DaytonMBB tomorrow, 1/9 @ 7PM here in the Smith Center! Swipe ➡️for more upcoming games pic.twitter.com/CXxvIqYRTM
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 #BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/NqvjSoVUHd
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 9, 2019
Terps offering two complimentary general admission tickets for federal government employees to upcoming games:
— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) January 11, 2019
▶️ #9 @umdwbb vs. Michigan (Saturday)
▶️ @TerrapinHoops vs. Wisconisin (Monday) https://t.co/MbAoDGY50g
Terps offering two complimentary general admission tickets for federal government employees to upcoming games:
— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) January 11, 2019
▶️ #9 @umdwbb vs. Michigan (Saturday)
▶️ @TerrapinHoops vs. Wisconisin (Monday) https://t.co/MbAoDGY50g
