What a way to mark Veterans Day in Huntington. Marshall Athletics has announced a new partnership with the Veteran Tickets Foundation, better known as Vet Tix, that will put free tickets to Thundering Herd games in the hands of the folks who have served.
Through the partnership, military members, veterans, first responders and their families can get complimentary tickets to select Marshall football, men's basketball and women's basketball home games throughout the 2026-27 athletic year.
Getting in on it is straightforward. Military members and veterans can sign up for ticket opportunities through VetTix.org, while eligible first responders can find tickets through 1stTix.org. Folks will need to create an account and verify their eligibility, and tickets are offered based on availability, so it pays to sign up early and keep an eye out for Herd games.
Marshall Athletics says the partnership is part of its commitment to making a positive difference in the community and recognizing the service and sacrifices of those who protect and serve the country. It also points to West Virginia's proud tradition of military service, something just about every family in the Mountain State knows firsthand.
And Herd fans can pitch in, too. Season ticket holders who can't make it to a home game can donate their unused seats through Vet Tix, so an empty seat can become a gameday memory for a veteran, service member or first responder and their family. Fans who want to donate can transfer their unused tickets to [email protected] through their Marshall Athletics ticket account.
There's something special about a packed stadium or arena on a Herd gameday: the green and white, the band, the roar when the team takes the field or the floor. Opening that experience up to veterans and first responders, and the families who stood behind them, is a fitting way to say thank you, on Veterans Day and all year long.
If you know a veteran, service member or first responder who bleeds green, make sure they know about this one.