The 2012 Canadian Football League regular season kicks off at McMahon Stadium on Canada Day — Sunday, July 1 — as the Montreal Alouettes come to town.

Kickoff is at 5 p.m.

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The Stamps and Alouettes met twice in 2011 with Calgary coming out on top both times. On Aug. 27 at McMahon, the Stampeders prevailed by a score of 38-31.

In the rematch at Montreal’s Percival Molson Stadium on Oct. 30, the Red and White claimed a 32-27 decision.

The Stamps were 2-0 during pre-season action, posting a home-field win over the Edmonton Eskimos and a road victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Both games were decided by field goals on the final play of the contest.

Montreal was winless during the tune-up round as the Alouettes dropped games against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts.

Come celebrate Canada Day with us and get the new season started in style!

The first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive "Go Stamps Go" thunderstix.

The Stamps will host a Canada Day Kickoff pre-game bash in the east parking lot from 2-4 p.m. This will feature a local rock/country music band. Admission is free with a Stamps ticket and BBQ food will be available for purchase. Be here and get your autographs and photos with Stampeders players and Outriders.