The Saratogian (Saratoga, NY)

Albany Firebirds single-game tickets on sale Friday

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The Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League announced single-game tickets will be available for purchase beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 1. The 2024 home season will kick off on Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m. against the Orlando Predators at MVP Arena in Albany.

The 2024 campaign marks 25 years since the Firebirds last played the Predators and took home the victory in ArenaBowl XIII. Led by Head Coach Damon Ware and Defensive Coordinato­r Dwayne Hollis, the Firebirds are ready to bring fast-action, hard-hitting, and high-scoring gridiron football back to the Albany community.

Fans can expect familiar faces with Darius Prince (WR), Marquell Wade (WR/DB), Daquan Patten (WR/DB), Arthur Hobbs (WR/DB), Farrean Toney (WR/ DB), Marc Orozco (K), Shawn Lockett (OL/DL), Melvin Hollins (OL/DL), Nick Haag (LB), Trevon Shorts (FB/LB).

Players new to Albany include Evan Lewandowsk­i (QB), Jake Medlock (QB), Will Arndt (QB), Darien Townsend (WR/DB), Caleb Smith (WR/DB), Byron Edwards (WR/DB), Jalen Wilson (WR/DB), Jared Harrell (WR/ DB), Markus Smith (DB), Sidney McCloud (DB), Tony Fair (OL/ DL), Hunter Nobbs (OL/DL), Jalen Powell (OL/DL), Darrell Davis Jr. (OL/DL), Dante Ogburn (OL/ DL),TJ Johnson (OL/DL), Bamnjo Bannavti (OL/DL), O’Bryan Goodson (OL/DL), Kevin Voyles Jr. (OL/ DL), Thomas Mahoney (OL/DL), Jalen Cole (OL/DL), David Tolentino Jr. (DB), Desmond Maxwell (FB/LB), Jake Molinich (FB/ LB), DJ Walden (FB/DE), Xavier Mitchell (FB/LB/DE), Chei Hill (FB/LB/DE).

“Having the Home Opener and Single Game Tickets go on sale feels a little different this year” Team President Jeff Levack said.

“Albany deserves a team that will fight for them and championsh­ips each and every time they take the field. We can’t wait to bring that effort back to the fans! Let’s fill the MVP Arena to the rafters and show our competitio­n The Firebird Flock’s version of hospitalit­y,” Levack added.

“Come join us for the most exciting game in the capital region and let’s showcase our community support by packing the arena and creating an environmen­t uncomforta­ble for our opponents,” Ware commented.

Tickets will be available to purchase at firebirdsa­fl. com, ticketmast­er.com, in person at MVP Arena Box Office, or by calling the Albany

Firebirds office at (518)557-8799.

Season tickets are still available at 518-557-8799 or tickets@firebirdsa­fl.com.

 ?? PROVIDED PHOTO ?? FILE: The Albany Firebirds will return to play in the Arena Football League in 2024.
PROVIDED PHOTO FILE: The Albany Firebirds will return to play in the Arena Football League in 2024.

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