Three upcoming Gladiators games to be live streamed on Twitter

Friday June 9, 2017

Gladiators’ games vs. Philadelphia this Saturday, Baltimore on June 16th and Tampa Bay on July 8th to be streamed globally, free-of-charge for Twitter users

CLEVELAND – The AFL’s Cleveland Gladiators, proudly presented by Unique Home Solutions, announced Thursday that three of the team’s remaining six games in the 2017 AFL regular-season will be live-streamed worldwide on Twitter. The Gladiators’ Week 10 road game vs. the Philadelphia Soul on Saturday, June 10th at 7:00 pm, Cleveland’s Week 11 home game vs. the Baltimore Brigade on Friday, June 16th at 7:00 pm, and the Gladiators’ Week 14 home clash vs. the Tampa Bay Storm on Saturday, July 8th at 7:00 pm will be streamed globally, free-of-charge for Twitter users, at afl.twitter.com and via @AFLarenaball.

“This is a truly exciting opportunity to bring Gladiators football directly into the homes and devices of millions of fans all over the world,” said Gladiators COO/SVP of Franchise Operations Mike Ostrowski on Thursday. “We, along with every other AFL team, see this partnership as a tremendous and rare opportunity to connect and interact directly with our fans as the action unfolds on the field, just as Gladiators players do on game-night at The Q.”

“Entering into this relationship with Twitter is a significant development in expanding the Arena Football League’s digital platform,” AFL Commissioner Scott Butera said. “With over 300 million Twitter users worldwide, we believe they will enjoy the nonstop, edge of your seat AFL action and have many opportunities to network with players, coaches and other fans in what is the nation’s most interactive sport. In addition to working with Twitter, the AFL has also grown its digital presence with a new website, an app available on iOS and Android platforms, streaming live games on AFLNow and a bi-weekly podcast.”

“We are thrilled to partner with the Arena Football League to bring their exciting brand of live football to fans globally on Twitter,” said Anthony Noto, Twitter COO. “AFL fans can now watch live games anywhere in the world on the same platform where the AFL conversation is already happening.”

With this collaboration, the AFL continues to build on its OTT and digital presence, adding to the popularity of arena football across multiple digital platforms and free for all users worldwide. In conjunction with Sportsrocket, the leading provider of media solutions for sports, the AFL is able to live stream the games on Twitter in addition to providing real-time highlights to fans on Twitter.

Tickets for every Gladiators home game start at just $10 and are on sale now! Full and partial season ticket memberships are also available and provide you with the best seat locations, custom member benefits and the lowest ticket prices. All tickets can be purchased by visiting ClevelandGladiators.com, calling (216) 420-0000, visiting The Q Box Office or any Northern Ohio Discount Drug Mart. Be sure to follow the Gladiators on Twitter @clegladiators, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/clevelandgladiators.

The Gladiators Tailgate Zone will debut on Friday, June 16th when the Gladiators host the Baltimore Brigade at Quicken Loans Arena. The all-new Tailgate Zone includes an all-inclusive buffet featuring Sugardale hot dogs, a nacho bar, popcorn and cookies plus beer, wine and Pepsi products. “The Zone” is located at field level in a private space right next to the players and all of the game action. Tickets are only $49 and are available by visiting www.clevelandgladiators.com/tailgatezone or by calling (216) 420-2222.

June 16th is also “Summer Picnic at The Q” and the first 10,000 fans to arrive will receive a free Gladiators Tumbler presented by Phantom Fireworks. Additionally, there will be two other opportunities for fans to experience the Tailgate Zone during the remaining home games of the 2017 regular season as the team hosts “Go Pink Night” on Saturday June 24th and “Fan Salute Night presented by the Brew Kettle” on Saturday, July 8th.

The Cleveland Gladiators are part of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena organization and also owned by a group led by Cavaliers Majority Owner and Quicken Loans Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert. The group also owns and operates the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League playing at Quicken Loans Arena and the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League playing in nearby Canton, Ohio at the Canton Civic Center.