University of Houston Athletics
Football Tickets Available for Season Opener on Saturday
9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM | Football
HOUSTON - With less than a week before the University of Houston football team's season opener, tickets remain available for the Cougars' showdown against Northwestern State.
Although the Cougars are enjoying record-breaking season-ticket sales this sales, fans can still purchase good seating for the 2009 season. Excellent reserved season tickets remain available, while 3-game mini plans can be bought for as low as $99.
In addition, single-game general admission tickets remain available for all games with the exception of the Texas Tech contest on Sept. 26.
SEASON OPENER
The Cougars open the season at 6 p.m., Saturday, when they play host to Northwestern State on John O'Quinn Field at Robertson Stadium. It will be the first of six regular-season home games for the Cougars this season.
Fans should note that the starting time for Saturday's game recently was changed to 6 p.m., from earlier published schedules.
Fans won't want to miss the official kickoff of the Pulse of the Pride campaign on Saturday. Fans can learn how to become the pulse at PulseofthePride.com.
TICKET OFFICE HOURS
Located on the first floor of the Athletics/Alumni Center, the UH Athletics Ticket Office will be open from 8 a .m. to 5 p.m., through Friday. On Saturday, the office in the Athletics/Alumni Center will be open from 10 a.m., to 2:30 p.m., before moving to Robertson Stadium, beginning at 3:30 p.m.
HOW TO ORDER
Fans can order tickets by calling 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or visiting the Athletics Ticket Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Fans always can purchase tickets by clicking the "Tickets" link at UHCougars.com.
STUDENT ENTRY PROCEDURE
Students with a valid ID can enter Robertson Stadium at Gate 10 on Saturday. Students can purchase student guest tickets in advance at the Athletics Ticket Office during regular business hours through Friday or at Gate 11 on Saturday at Robertson Stadium provided they are still available.
Students are limited to purchasing four student guest tickets per person.
NEW STUDENT PROCEDURES FOR TEXAS TECH GAME
Saturday's game against Northwestern State will be the final time that students can use their older UH IDs. Beginning with the Texas Tech game on Sept. 26, all students must use their new Cougar Card for entry to the game.
"After talks with the Cougar Card Office and the Student Affairs Office, we are confident that students will have their new Cougar Cards in time for the Texas Tech game," assistant director of athletics for ticket operations Mike Rea said. "This change will help ensure that only current students gain entry through the student gate."
