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AFL Press Release

Washington Valor Move Home Opener

Monday April 16, 2018

Valor will host the Albany Empire on May 11 at 7 PM

LAS VEGAS – The Arena Football League announced today that the Washington Valor’s home opener against the Albany Empire, scheduled for Saturday, April 21, has been moved to Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at Capital One Arena to accommodate the NBA and NHL playoffs.

Tickets already purchased for the April 21 date will be honored on the rescheduled date. In the event that ticketholders cannot attend the re-scheduled game, please contact Valor Membership Services for information on exchanging tickets at (202) 661-5005.

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