Football: Dale proud to support 'Tickets for Troops' initiative

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Rochdale AFC have become the latest EFL club to add their support to the Tickets for Troops initiative.

Starting from Saturday’s game against Luton Town at the Crown Oil Arena (3 November), they are partnering with Tickets for Troops to offer member of the armed forces free admission to their home league games for the remainder of the 2018/19 season.

Tickets for Troops was set up in 2009 to offer serving personnel and those medically discharged from the forces since 2001 the opportunity to enjoy an event of their choice with their friends and families.

Free tickets are offered to a wide range of high profile and popular music, sports, theatre, entertainment and cultural events, including football. 

Rochdale AFC Chief Executive James Mason commented: "We are proud to be working in conjunction with Tickets for Troops to offer free tickets to our home league games. 

“We believe it’s important that our brave servicemen and women, who put their lives on the line for our country, are recognised, and this, for us, is a way to say thank you. 

“We look forward to welcoming personnel from all branches of the Armed Forces to the Crown Oil Arena during the remainder of the season.”

Booking tickets via Tickets for Troops couldn’t be easier. If you are currently serving or have been medically discharged from the forces since 2001, then simply visit the Tickets for Troops web site and set up an account if you haven’t already got one. Search ‘Rochdale’ and you will be able to book tickets on a first-come-first-served basis.

Please note, tickets are not available directly from Rochdale AFC. Tickets must be booked in advance of matchday via Tickets for Troops website ticketsfortroops.org.uk