University of Houston Athletics
Commencement to Affect Baseball Parking, May 14-16
5/7/2015 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
HOUSTON -- As the 2014-15 academic school year comes to close, University of Houston Commencement ceremonies will affect Houston Baseball parking for fans wishing to attend the final home weekend series at Cougar Field, May 14-16 vs. UConn.
The three-game series will wrap up regular-season play for the Cougars with a 6:30 p.m. start for both Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15 with Senior Day set for Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m.
University of Houston Commencement Parking
In anticipation of over 45,000 individuals on campus for commencement ceremonies, the University of Houston Parking and Transportation Department has allocated many University parking lots near TDECU Stadium and Hofheinz Pavilion for commencement parking ONLY.
Baseball Parking Information
Thursday, May 14 - 6:30 p.m. and Friday, May 15 - 6:30 p.m.:ÂÂ
Baseball GAMEDAY Parking in lots 17C/D near General Services Building on Elgin St.
Look for parking signage.
Saturday, May 16 -- 1 p.m.:ÂÂ
Graduation Ceremonies will not affect baseball parking -- normal GAMEDAY parking.
Directions to Lot 17C/D
From I-45 South
1.      EXIT 44C Cullen Blvd./Elgin-Lockwood onto Gulf Fwy.
2.      FOLLOW Gulf Fwy. and TX-5 Spur S to Elgin St.
3.      TURN right onto Elgin St.
4.      TURN right into Entrance 17 to Lot 17C
From I-45 North
1.      EXIT 44A Elgin/Lockwood/Cullen Blvd. onto Gulf Fwy.
2.      FOLLOW Gulf Fwy. to Lockwood/Elgin St.
3.      TURN left onto S. Lockwood/Elgin St.
4.      TURN right into Entrance 17 to Lot 17C
Commencement Ceremony Information
•        2-4 p.m. - Thursday, May 14 -- Hofheinz Pavilion
•        7-10 p.m. - Thursday, May 14 -- Hofheinz Pavilion
•        4:30 -- 9 p.m. -- Friday, May 15 -- TDECU Stadium
Additional Notes
•        PLEASE expect significant traffic delays. Many will be arriving to UH campus at the same time.
•        Cullen is closed from Elgin to Cougar Place on Friday from 6-7 p.m.
•        Handicap accessible parking available in parking lot 15H located on Elgin behind Cougar Field.
For any questions leading up to GAMEDAY, you can contact the Cougar Pride team by email at CougarPride@UH.edu or by phone at 713-743-GOUH (4684)
ON DECK
Houston will welcome East Carolina to Cougar Field for a pivotal three-game weekend series this weekend as both teams are currently tied for first place in the American Athletic Conference.
Salute to Service Weekend
All active or past military (with ID) will receive $4 admission into each game -- only at Cougar Field ticket window.
Friday - 6:30 pm
Saturday -- 4 pm (Nationally-televised on CBS Sports Network) -- First 250 Fans -- Salute to Service Rally Towel
Sunday -- Noon
You can follow all the action by listening in live at UHCougars.com/baseradio with Jeremy Branham on the call or by following via GAMEDAY CENTRAL at UHCougars.com/gameday.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Single game tickets for the remaining seven home games at Cougar Field can be purchased by clicking here: UHCougars.com/Basetickets.
Along with the online option, fans can purchase tickets by visiting the Athletics Ticket Office at TDECU Stadium Monday through Friday, 10 a.m., to 5:30 p.m. or can call 713-GO-COOGS.
Houston Baseball offers variable pricing on its single-game tickets and group rates.
For the first time ever, the pricing breakdown will be determined whether or not you purchase your single-game tickets online vs. at the gate the day of the game as well as whether the Cougars play on a weekday (Monday-Thursday) or weekend (Friday-Sunday).
| 2015 Houston Baseball Single-Game Ticket Prices | ||||
| Weekday | Weekend | Weekday Walk-Up | Weekend Walk-Up | |
| Reserved 1 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $10 |
| Reserved 2 | $6 | $7 | $8 | $9 |
| GA | $5 | $6 | $7 | $8 |
| 2015 Houston Baseball Group Rates | ||||
| Weekday | Weekend | |||
| 10-24 | $4 | $5 | ||
| 25+ | $3 | $4 | ||
Weekday: Monday-Thursday; Weekend: Friday-Sunday.
As noted in the table, variable pricing occurs. For weekday (Tuesday nights) online purchases, fans can take in a game, ranging from $5-$7 depending on the choice of seating. If you choose to purchase the day of the game as a Weekday Walk-Up, you will pay roughly $2 more than the online price ($7-$9).
Weekend (Friday-Sunday) online pricing will range from $6-$8 per game, while Weekend Walk-Up pricing the day of the game will run a fan anywhere from $8-$10.
GROUP RATES
Group rates are also available (as noted in the table). Weekday (Tuesday) and Weekend (Friday-Sunday) pricing occurs. Groups of 10-24 are set at $4-$5 per person, while groups of 25+ are $3-$4 per person.
HOW TO PURCHASE
To purchase tickets in advance, fans must visit the Athletics Ticket Stadium Office located on the northeast corner of TDECU Stadium, just outside of Gate 1 off Cullen Boulevard. Parking is available in the TDECU Stadium parking garage with the first 30 minutes free of charge. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m., to 5:30 p.m. or you can call 713-GO-COOGS.
JOIN THE DUGOUT CLUB
Nationally-ranked Houston Baseball would like to encourage those wishing to support the efforts and success of the baseball student-athletes to consider joining the Dugout Club for as low as $25 a month or $300 annually.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
LEVELS
PINCH HITTER
For a minimum monthly installment of $25 or a minimum one-time gift of $300, supporters can take advantage of the Pinch Hitter level, which will guarantee an invitation for two to exclusive Dugout Club events and Houston Baseball team apparel.
DIAMOND
For a minimum monthly installment of $100 or a minimum one-time gift of $1,000, supporters can take advantage of the Diamond level, which will guarantee batting practice passes for two to any home game, invitation for two to exclusive Dugout Club events and Houston Baseball apparel.
**Cougar Pride points will be applied accordingly.
For more information on joining the Dugout Club, please contact the Houston Baseball office at (713) 743-9396.
For more information regarding Cougar Pride, please call (713) 743-GOUH.
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