Portland Steel announce free General Admission seating for home opener

Friday March 18, 2016

 Steel Want Fans to #FillTheBowl as They Debut Their New Look on April 1.

PORTLAND, Ore. - Beginning their third season of Arena Football League play in 2016, the new-look Portland Steel, behind the leadership of head coach and general manager Ron James, seek to build on back to back AFL postseason appearances with an eye toward ArenaBowl XXIX this August. The off-season acquisitions of All-Arena quarterback Shane Austin and standout wide receiver Nick Truesdell join returning veterans like linebacker Bryce Peila and center John Collins, proving the Steel will be a force to be dealt with in the Arena Football League this season.

In honor of the start of the 2016 AFL season, the Steel are inviting fans the chance to celebrate alongside them, as they make their full debut under the new name. Fans may reserve up to four (4) General Admission tickets, free of charge, for the April 1 match-up against the Arizona Rattlers, as they look to #FillTheBowl at Moda Center for the national television audience watching on the CBS Sports Network.

Current season ticket holders will be upgraded to the first ten (10) rows* of the following sideline sections: 101, 102, 103, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 121, 122. Doors at the Moda Center’s North Entrance will open at 5:30 p.m. to accommodate the upgrade for current ticket holders, who simply need to bring their season ticket to gain access to the upgrade. The doors will be open to the general public at 6 p.m.

Those who reserve tickets to the April 1st game will be automatically entered to win a “Day with the Steel” Experience, including exclusive access to practice, film sessions, and a meet and greet with players and coaches!

2016 Steel Training Camp is underway, with practice Monday beginning at 10 a.m. from the PDX Sports Center (8785 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97225). All training camp practices are open to the public, and media availability will begin at noon (12 p.m.) on every practice day. Interested media and photographers may send credential requests via email to portland@arenafootball.com.

About the AFL
Since its inception in 1987, the Arena Football League has showcased a fast-paced and exciting game to millions of fans in a myriad of markets across the country. The ESPN family of networks and CBS Sports Network nationally broadcast AFL games each week, culminating with the ArenaBowl on ESPN. For all the latest news and discussion on the Arena Football League, follow the AFL on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@aflarenaball).

About the Portland Steel
The Portland Steel is set to begin its third season of League play at Moda Center on Saturday, April 1. Tickets and sponsorships are now available for the 2016 AFL Season. Steel fans who purchase 2016 season tickets will receive a FREE Portland Steel t-shirt with their order. 2016 Portland Steel season tickets start as low as $80! Take advantage of this special offer by calling 360-798-5496 or e-mailing portland@arenafootball.com. For all the latest news and discussion on the Steel, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@pdxsteel).