The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Soccer announces 'Pups at the Pitch' presented by Nulo Pet Food
08.15.2019 | Soccer
Bring your favorite four legged friend to Myers Stadium on Sept. 13.
• Buy Pups at the Pitch tickets at TexasSports.com/tickets
Texas Soccer is proud to announce the inaugural "Pups at the Pitch" match presented by Nulo Pet Food to be held Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 at Mike A. Myers Stadium. If your dog is the No. 1 Longhorns fan in your household, this is the perfect opportunity to bring your favorite furry friend to the stadium to cheer on the Longhorns against the Washington Huskies!
Pups at the Pitch guests can look forward to an exciting day of soccer with dog-themed programming throughout the match. Dogs will receive a treat bag courtesy of Austin-based Nulo Pet Food as they leave.
Fans who wish to bring their dogs to the match may purchase general admission tickets and a special Pups at the Pitch ticket for their dog that provides admittance for one dog that meets all eligibility requirements. Fans with dogs must sit in the designated Pups at the Pitch seating section (east side bleachers main grandstand in sections 5-8). General admission tickets for humans are $5 and tickets for dogs are $5. Existing ticket holders interested in bringing their dog(s) must purchase a separate Pups at the Pitch dog ticket and must sit in the designated seating section. Capacity is limited for Pups at the Pitch guests, so purchase tickets now before they sell out!
For ticket questions, please call Ticket Sales and Services at 512-471-3333.
PUPS AT THE PITCH GUIDELINES
In order to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all fans and dogs in attendance, Texas Athletics has instituted the following policies and parameters surrounding Pups at the Pitch.
All Pups at the Pitch guests must purchase tickets and fill out necessary paperwork no later than Tuesday, Sept. 10 (or until capacity is reached). Paperwork will be emailed separately to all guests who purchased Pups at the Pitch tickets. Once completed, your paperwork will be reviewed and you will be notified via email of your confirmation.
No walk-up guests with dogs will be allowed entry.
Please be aware that of potentially high temperatures and make sure to take precautions to prevent heat stroke for your pet. Cooling stations will be available on the main concourse.
Dog owners must sign a liability release and confirm the following:
• The dog has current registration and vaccinations including rabies, DHLP, parvo, and Bordetella.
• The dog is old enough (min. four months old) to be around other dogs and people.
• The dog must be in good health and free from parasites.
• The dog must be able to walk up and down flights of stairs or be easily carried up and down stairs by their owner.
• The dog is comfortable in large crowds and is not excessively fearful around humans, other dogs, or loud noises.
• The dog does well on leash and does not have a history of being overly aggressive towards humans or other dogs. Dogs must remain on leash at all times.
Parameters
• Only one approved dog per one adult guest. Dogs must be supervised by persons 18 years of age or older at all times.
• All dogs must be under control, on a leash, and in view of the owner/handler at all times inside and outside of Mike A. Myers Stadium.
• Dogs must wear a collar with current rabies vaccination and registration tags.
• Dog owners/handlers are liable for any injuries or damage caused by their dogs.
• The designated relief zone for dogs is located across the street from Gate 1. Dog owners are responsible for picking up and disposing of their dog's waste in specified receptacles.
• Each Pup at the Pitch guest receives a dog relief bags upon entry to Mike A. Myers Stadium.
• Dogs are permitted to be between the east side bleachers main grandstand in sections 5-8.
• If guests want to bring in outside water for their dog, it must be in a sealed container upon entry. There are water stations for dogs inside the soccer stadium.
• At no times may Pup at the Pitch dogs access permanent restroom facilities in the stadium. Temporary restrooms designated for Pup at the Pitch guests are available.
• No dogs will be allowed on the track at Mike A. Myers Stadium at any point.
• No dogs are permitted on the playing field at any point.
• Aggressive or dangerous dogs are prohibited. Dogs showing any aggressive behavior, or any altercation between animals, will result in the immediate removal of the participating animals and their owners from Mike A. Myers Stadium.
• The University's existing policy for service dogs at athletics events continues to apply for those dogs meeting the requirements of a service dog.
• All Pups at the Pitch ticket sales are final; no refunds will be made unless the game is impacted by severe weather.