Calgary Stampeders vs BC Lions
McMahon Stadium
Saturday, May 28
2 p.m. kickoff
Radio: 770 CHQR

The Calgary Stampeders return to pre-season action on Saturday for the first time since 2019. The matinee affair with the BC Lions kicks off at 2 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on 770 CHQR radio. There is no TV coverage of the contest.

Calgary will be making a pre-season appearance for the first time in 1,056 days since taking to the field at BC Place on June 7, 2019, also against the Lions. There were no CFL games played in 2020 and the 2021 schedule began with Week 1 of the regular season. In every year there has been pre-season play since 2013, the Red and White have faced BC.

In their last 10 pre-season outings overall, the Stamps are 7-3. Calgary has earned at least a spilt of their two tune-ups dating back to 2005.

Last year, the Stampeders finished third in the West Division at 8-6 while the Lions, 5-9, were on the outside looking in when the playoffs began. Their head-to-head season-series finished 2-1 in Calgary’s favour, with the visitors winning on each occasion.

A significant number of players will be in uniform on Saturday afternoon in hopes of earning a spot on the squad. All teams must reduce their roster to 75 players by 9:59 p.m. MT on the day following their first pre-season outing.

Both divisional foes have one final dress rehearsal next Friday, June 3, as Calgary will be on the road in Edmonton to lock antlers with the Elks and BC will host the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Training camps officially conclude on Saturday, June 4.

McMahon Stadium will be the site of the CFL’s first regular-season game in 2022 when the Montreal Alouettes travel west. The Stamps visit Hamilton the following week.

New menu at McMahon

Debuting at the McMahon concession stands on Saturday for the upcoming season is a fried chicken sandwich with pickles, lettuce and Stamps Sauce on a brioche bun. Please note that for the first hour that doors are open, Stampeders Season Ticket Members enjoy special Football Happy Hour deals by showing their Season Ticket ID (available at the myStamps Account) at all concession locations.

McMahon Stadium fan information

McMahon Stadium gates will open at 90 minutes prior to kickoff this season, including a 12:30 p.m. opening on Saturday. The Red and White Club will welcome members beginning at noon. The Stampeders will continue to utilize mobile ticketing for all season-ticket holders and game-day ticket purchasers in 2022. Fans are asked to visit stampeders.com/mobileticketing for more information. Also, McMahon Stadium is remaining a cashless venue for all concession and retail purchases. Debit, credit, and Stampeders gift cards will be accepted throughout the stadium.

Family Zone tickets

Family Zone tickets are available this season in Section L for $19, plus GST and fees. The Family Zone has been expanded for 2022 and the entirety of Section L is now an alcohol-free Family Zone. Tickets for the Family Zone can be purchased ticketmaster.ca for all home games.

New field-level sound system

Four field-level speakers will be in place at the four corners of McMahon Stadium for in-game entertainment and public address announcements. This temporary sound system is being used to replace the McMahon Stadium speaker cluster until a permanent sound system can be implemented.

Halftime

There will be three flag football games on the turf featuring schools from the Calgary Catholic School Board.