The teams are ready to take the field, and USO Centers all over the world are preparing to host viewing parties for our service members — but it won’t be the same as watching at home.

In Europe, service members won’t be tuning in until after midnight — and only a truly thrilling game will keep our service members in the Middle East awake for the whole game after it kicks off at 3 a.m.

As these brave men and women face yet another special occasion far from home, it’s especially important to show our support. That’s why we want to remind you that every dollar you give by midnight will be MATCHED, up to a total of $20,000, by a generous group of donors.

So please: Rush $29 or more before the big game kicks off to make your gift worth twice as much for our service members.

The USO is a nonprofit organization, which means we cannot keep providing the critical programs and services our heroes rely on without your help.

Please, don’t waste this opportunity to have the value of your gift go TWICE AS FAR to support programs and services such as football watch parties, phone calls with loved ones, holiday celebrations and game nights for our heroes.

One U.S. Army Lt. says of USO watch parties: “For a lot of the soldiers out here, football is the biggest connection they have to home. Our crowds get loud and proud for their teams, and for some, it’s the most exciting thing they get to do in their week.”

So, please, before you sit back to enjoy the game tonight, donate $29 or more to stand with the heroes who sacrifice so much to serve our country.

Thank you for being a dedicated military supporter our service members can always count on. We hope you enjoy the game!

—The USO