UH changes official beer

Bud Light is now the official beer of University of Houston athletics, the university announced Wednesday.

The partnership between UH, Houstonbased Silver Eagle Distributors, Anheuser-Busch and IMG will include football, basketball and baseball programs and run through 2021.

As part of the partnership, UH fans will have access to the new Bud Light Beer Gardens at TDECU Stadium, Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park and beginning in 2018 the Fertitta Center. Bud Light also will be featured with a party deck and club level bar inside TDECU Stadium.

UH previously had a partnership with MillerCoors brewing company.

The agreement is for exclusive marketing rights for Bud Light. Other beers will be available at UH venues.

Earlier this month, the University of Texas announced a deal that makes Corona the official beer of the Longhorns.