Calgary Stampeders vs BC Lions
McMahon Stadium
Friday, July 29
8 p.m. kickoff
Radio: Newstalk 770, SiriusXM 171
TV: TSN, ESPN2
It’s an early-season battle for first place in the West Division as the Stampeders face the BC Lions on Friday night at McMahon Stadium.
The second-place Stamps, at home for the first time since July 1, are 2-1-1 and they’re unbeaten in three games since a 20-18 season-opening loss in Vancouver against the Lions. Division-leading BC is 3-1.
The Stamps (who have allowed an average of 21.5 points per game) and Lions (18.3) own the CFL’s two stingiest defences so far in 2016 while Calgary is third in the league an average of 28.3 points scored per contest.
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National Anthem: Justine Tyrell – Born and raised in Calgary, Justine has taken the stage for many notable events, galas, benefits, and concerts throughout Canada and has received nominations and honors for her contribution to Alberta Music and Culture.
Flag Bearer: Receiver Bakari Grant
Ceremonial Kickoff: Calgary Roughnecks Curtis Dickson and Dane Dobbie along with a couple lucky Roughnecks fans!
Ceremonial Coin Toss: Elva Criss – a 50-year Stamps season ticket holder
Southland Transportation Kickoff Kid: Jaden
Calgary Sun Meet Your Favourite Stampeder: Maya will meet Deron Mayo
TELUS #AllHeartStamps Hero of the Game: Rene Phillips
In Memoriam: Moment of silence for Ron Allbright
Fan Appreciation Night
Friday’s contest is Fan Appreciation Night as the Stamps pay tribute to the best supporters in the CFL. Select fans will win autographed jerseys, footballs, Stamps T-shirts, pre-game sideline passes and other prizes.
Ram Fan Zone
The pre-game activity starts three hours prior to kickoff at 5 p.m. in the Ram Fan Zone, located in the east parking lot adjacent to the Ticket Office at McMahon Stadium.
- Stampeders player autographs – OL Roman Grozman and DB Shaquille Richardson
- Roughnecks player autographs — Curtis Dickson and Dane Dobbie
- A live DJ
- Partner games and giveaways
- Opportunity to enter Ram’s King of the Field contest for a chance to win a 2016 Ram 1500 Sport truck
- YYC food trucks
- Outriders dance team
Community partner: Vecova
The official charity partner for Friday’s game is the Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research.
Vecova, whose mandate is to help create a society in which individuals with disabilities are integral and valued members, will have an information booth located at the end of the LRT walkway over Crowchild Trail.
Halftime: Zorb Bowling – Roughnecks vs. Stampeders
Stamps Store Special
Neo Tumbler (Available in Black or Red) $10 (reg. $20)
Stampeders Kids Club
The Stampeders have teamed up with Summit Kids to present the Kids Club. Stop by the tent in the North concourse behind sections J and K to learn more about the program and to register. Memberships are just $30 for the entire season and include, among other things, an official membership card and lanyard, a 30-per cent discount voucher for the Stamps Store (one-time use) and a Kids Club starter pack that includes a Stamps drawstring backpack, a Summit Kids cowbell, eye-blacks, temporary tattoos, an autograph pen, a mini-football and an exclusive Kids Club t-shirt. You can also register online by clicking here.
50/50 presented by Remax
Don’t forget to buy your 50/50 tickets at the game! Look for the sellers in the bright yellow aprons throughout McMahon Stadium from the time gates open until the end of halftime.