{"id":445358,"date":"2026-11-02T19:26:12","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T19:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/445358\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T19:26:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T19:26:12","slug":"orlando-magic-hosts-2500-service-members-for-seats-for-soldiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/445358\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando Magic hosts 2,500 service members for Seats for Soldiers"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 More than 2,500 active and retired military personnel and their families will attend Monday night\u2019s Orlando Magic game through the team\u2019s annual Seats for Soldiers celebration.<\/p>\n

The Magic host the Washington Wizards at Kia Center, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

The event is part of the Magic\u2019s lineup of 20 theme and unity nights for the 2026-27 season<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Magic and L3Harris Technologies are teaming up for the celebration for the 23rd consecutive season. Tickets were provided by the team, L3Harris and season ticket holders who donated their seats.<\/p>\n

Supporting wounded veterans<\/p>\n

The Magic said $5 from each ticket purchased for Monday\u2019s game will be donated to Homes for Our Troops, a nonprofit that builds specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9\/11 veterans.<\/p>\n

Fans can also add a donation to their purchases at Magic Authentics team shops.<\/p>\n

L3Harris has supported Homes for Our Troops for more than a decade, contributing more than $2.5 million to the wounded veteran community, according to the release. That includes a recent $100,000 contribution to help wounded veterans and their families.<\/p>\n

Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. will host veterans from the Orlando VA in a suite, providing a meal and Magic gear. L3Harris will host veterans in two additional suites.<\/p>\n

Military tributes and fan activities<\/p>\n

Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient Ronald Horton Jr. will be recognized at halftime as the game\u2019s guest of honor. Horton served in Iraq and Afghanistan.<\/p>\n

Air Force veteran Christopher Baker will be honored as the Magic Game Changer, while retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. Michael C. Snider will receive the Hometown Hero recognition.<\/p>\n

Other activities and offerings include:<\/p>\n

Seats for Soldiers cheer cards for the first 5,000 fansMilitary vehicles at the pregame Fan Fest on Church StreetA military museum display featuring uniforms, flags and boots on the concoursePrisoner of war and missing in action remembrance tables at Jernigan\u2019s and the Gallagher ClubA 20% discount at Magic Authentics team shops with a military ID<\/p>\n

Arena employees who served in the military will also receive special lapel pins.<\/p>\n

Ticket information is available at OrlandoMagic.com<\/a> or by calling 407-89-MAGIC.<\/p>\n

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