SaberCats Game vs. Chicago on July 27 to be Played in San Jose

Friday May 31, 2013

 SAN JOSE, Calif. - The Arena Football League and SaberCats (7-2) announced today that their game on Saturday, July 27 against the Chicago Rush (5-5) (originally scheduled to be played in Chicago) has been moved to HP Pavilion in San Jose and will kick off at 7:30 p.m. PT. The remaining Rush home games will be played at the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, Ill. All current SaberCats season ticket holders will receive complimentary tickets (in their seat locations) to the July 27 game, and individual tickets will be available at half price for both season ticket holders as well any other fans interested in attending the game. Anyone who places a deposit down on a new 2014 season ticket account, will receive a like number of tickets for the July 27 game as a thank you. Information on 2014 season tickets can be obtained by calling 408-673-3400 and speaking with a customer service representative.

“We are excited to be able to bring an additional home game to our fans to conclude our regular season,” said SaberCats Managing Partner Dave Fry. “When this opportunity arose, our organization acted swiftly to make sure we were able to play this game in front of the greatest fans in the Arena Football League.”

San Jose and Chicago have met 13 times, including three postseason meetings and the SaberCats have won on seven occasions. San Jose swept the 2012 season series, defeating their current quarterback Russ Michna both times. The SaberCats have won three of the last five meetings, and have won their last two home matchups in the series.

The SaberCats take their five game winning streak to the Pacific Northwest this week as they look to avenge their Week 5 loss to their division rival, the Spokane Shock. The game will be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network at 7:00 p.m. PT and locally on KNBR 1050. Fans are encouraged to head to the Official SaberCats Viewing Party at Buffalo Wild Wings located on Saratoga Ave. in San Jose.

ABOUT THE SAN JOSE SABERCATS
The ArenaBowl XVI, XVIII and XXI champion San Jose SaberCats, are in their 17th Arena Football League season. Fans can log on to thesanjosesabercats.com, call 408-673-3400 and follow the SaberCats on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@SJSaberCats) for all of the latest news and information on the team. Please contact the front office at the above phone number for information on prorated 2013 Season Ticket Packages.