By Stampeders.com Staff

Calgary Stampeders vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Presented by
                                                                                                                                                
McMahon Stadium
Friday, June 26
7:00 p.m. kickoff
Radio: Newstalk 770, SiriusXM 167
TV: TSN, ESPN2

The Stampeders play host to the Tiger-Cats in a Grey Cup rematch to begin the 2015 regular season. Coming off a 15-3 season which saw the club earn its seventh championship in franchise history, the Stamps will begin their title defence by looking to win their eighth home opener in the last 11 seasons.

National Anthem: Justine Tyrell

Coin toss: Jeffrey L. Orridge, CFL Commissioner

Pre-game ceremony

Just before kicking off the 2015 season, there will be one last nod to 2014 and the Year of the Horse. Representatives from each of the Stamps’ previous Grey Cup championship teams – 1948, 1971, 1992, 1998, 2001 and 2008 – will be introduced before a brief ceremony to commemorate the 2014 title.

Wayne Harris Tribute

Prior to kickoff, a video tribute to the Hall-of-Fame linebacker — who passed away on June 4 at the age of 77 — will be played on the Stampstron. The players’ helmets will feature memorial stickers bearing Harris’ nickname and number — Thumper 55 — and special 55-yard line marking will be painted at midfield of the McMahon Stadium turf in memory of Harris.

Halftime 

Bumper Balls soccer match between Wolfpack Rugby and Rugby Canada.

Dodge Fan Zone Pre-Game Party

The pre-game activity starts three hours prior to kickoff at 4 p.m. in the Dodge Fan Zone, located in the South Practice Field at McMahon Stadium. The event is free to attend with a game ticket.

Dodge Fan Zone attractions include:

• Stampeders and Dinos player autographs
• A live DJ
• Stamps photo booth with free printouts
• Face painting
• Balloon animals
• Partner games and giveaways
• Opportunity to enter Dodge’s King of the Field contest and a chance to win a Ram 1500 truck
• YYC food trucks
• Lemonade and ice cream stands
• Bouncy castles and inflatables
• Outriders dance team
• Ralph the Dog

Bo brings home the bacon

Be sure to also check out the Co-op booth in the Dodge Fan Zone as they officially launch their Calgary Stampeder Bo Levi Shake ‘N Bacon Chips as part of the 2015 Game Day Approved products. The Game Day Approved partnership provides a portion of sales to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.

It’s in you to give

The Stampeders are pleased to partner with Canadian Blood Services to encourage fans to give blood and save lives this summer. Watch for Canadian Blood Services at Friday’s game to find out where to donate, ask questions and book an appointment to donate.

Stamps Store Special

Ladies washed logo hoodie $35 (reg. $55).  Pick one up to show your Stamps pride! 

Gate Giveaways

The first 5,000 fans through the gates tonight will be presented with a limited edition commemorative Grey Cup flag! First Calgary knows you will bring the noise tonight, but they want to help by giving 7,000 lucky fans a cowbell as they enter.

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, eyeblacks, temporary tattoos, an autograph pen, a mini-football and an exclusive Kids Club t-shirt. You can also register online by clicking here. The first 100 members to visit the Kids Club tent on Friday will receive a commemorative Grey Cup photo. In celebration of the 2015 home opener, the photos distributed to the first 20 Kids Club members will be autographed.

>> Stamps TV: June 26 giveaway

50/50

Don’t forget to buy your 50/50 tickets at the game! Due to an unclaimed 50/50 prize from the Stamps’ Oct. 24, 2014, home game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders — the potential winner had 30 days to claim the prize — the amount carries over to the regular-season opener and total pot for the 50/50 on June 26 will begin at $101,670. That amount will grow with every ticket sold. Look for the sellers in the bright yellow aprons throughout McMahon Stadium from the time gates open until the end of halftime. Please note: Get your tickets early as no tickets will be sold once halftime ends!