Tuesday Night Match to Feature Special Halftime Ceremony, In-Game Tributes, and Free Entry for Those Who Serve
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Old Glory DC, the only professional rugby team in the DMV, and George Mason Athletics today announced that Old Glory DC will host its May 13, 2025 home match against the NOLA Gold and Military Appreciation Night at The Stadium at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Kickoff is set for 6:00 PM ET.
“George Mason University has been our outdoor training home for two and a half years, so it was a natural choice for hosting this special Tuesday night game,” said Old Glory DC Chairman Chris Dunlavey. “We’re proud to dedicate our May 13 match to the brave men and women who serve our country. Old Glory DC has deep and enduring ties to the military community — several of the front office staff are active-duty service members, veterans, or reservists and two of our players, KoiKoi Nelligan and Collin Grosse are graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point.”
The Old Glory DC Military Appreciation Night is a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of service members and their families, including a special halftime ceremony and in-game recognitions honoring those who serve. Fans can purchase a limited-edition Old Glory DC Challenger Coin, which provides two complimentary tickets for military guests. While active-duty personnel and veterans can access $15 discounted tickets for all Old Glory games through GovX, admission to Military Appreciation Night is free at the gate with a military ID.
“George Mason University is proud to welcome Old Glory DC and its fans to our campus,” said George Mason Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis. “George Mason Stadium continues to attract top professional teams around the globe as a marquee venue to train and compete. This partnership highlights our commitment to the Northern Virginia community and those who serve within it. We’re looking forward to an unforgettable evening of rugby.”
For more information and tickets, go to www.OldGloryDC.com.
About Old Glory DC
Old Glory is Greater Washington’s only professional rugby team and represents the region in Major League Rugby (MLR), a North American league that includes teams in Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami, New England, New Orleans, Seattle, Salt Lake City, San Diego and Charlotte. Founded in 2018 by life-long Washington, DC area residents, business leaders, and rugby players Chris Dunlavey and Paul Sheehy, Old Glory added the Scottish Rugby Union to the partnership in 2019 and investors Pablo Calderini, Paxton Baker, and Verdine White in 2023. Old Glory reached the semi-final round of the playoffs in 2024 and achieved a .500 season for the first time in franchise history. For more, visit oldglorydc.com.
About George Mason Athletics
Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) at George Mason University serves 500 student-athletes in 22 NCAA Division I sports. We are a proud member of the Atlantic 10 Conference with 17 Conference Championships, NCAA Championships in Women’s Soccer and Men’s Indoor Track, an NCAA Final Four appearance with Men’s Basketball, and over 30 individual National Champions. We are student-focused, education-centered, and committed to providing transformational experiences for our student-athletes and staff. Our five priorities are Student-Athlete Experience, Competition, Resources, Storytelling & Engagement, and Championship Culture.
Over the past year, the George Mason men’s and women’s basketball programs have ascended to national prominence after some of the most successful seasons in program history. Head coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis led the women’s basketball program to a school-record 27 wins and the first A-10 Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in school history. Meanwhile, A-10 Coach of the Year Tony Skinn (’06) led the men’s basketball team to a school record-tying 27 overall wins, the program’s first-ever A-10 regular season championship, a program-best 15 A-10 wins and the program’s first NIT victory since 2004.
