Calgary Stampeders vs BC Lions

McMahon Stadium
Saturday, September 16th
5 p.m. kickoff
Radio: Newstalk 770, SiriusXM 167
TV: TSN, ESPN3

The Calgary Stampeders are back at McMahon Stadium on Saturday as they face the BC Lions. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. MDT.

The Stamps (9-1-1) are bidding for an eight consecutive victory and a 16th straight win at home. They lead the West Division by three points over Winnipeg.

The Lions (6-5) sit fourth in the West, two points back of third-place Edmonton and two ahead of Saskatchewan.

Both teams came away with victories in Week 12 – the Stamps pulled out a 25-22 decision over the Eskimos at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday while the Leos rolled over the Montreal Alouettes 41-18 at Vancouver’s BC Place on Friday.

This is the second and final regular-season meeting between the Stamps and Lions. The teams met in Week 7 in Vancouver with the Red and White pulling out a 21-17 victory.

Calgary is 5-0 at home so far in 2017 and has an identical record when facing a West Division rival. BC is 3-3 on the road and 2-4 against the West.

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 honours for her contribution to Alberta Music and Culture.

Flag Bearer: Running back Anthony Woodson

Ceremonial Coin Toss: Alex and Elena Melnitchouck and their son Maxim

Reliance Home Comfort Home Hero: Teresa Coulter

Alumni of the Game: JT Hay

Southland Kick-off Kid: Haiden Towers

Calgary Sun Meet Your Favourite Stampeder: Maddox Hagerty is meeting Alex Singleton

Family Day

Saturday will be Family Day at McMahon Stadium.

The pre-game fun kicks off early at 3 p.m. with the Family Tailgate located on the South Practice Field at McMahon. Admission  is free. There will be fun for kids of all ages with interactive inflatables and tons of activities.

Family Tailgate attractions and activities include:

• • Stampeder Alumni autographs from J.T. Hay at the Reliance station as well as autographs from current Stampeder players Kamar Jorden and Terry Williams from 3-4 p.m.
  • Members of the Canadian national women’s hockey meeting fans and giving away tickets to their games
  • Boogie Hill Faders DJ
  • Photo booth
  • Mini race track
  • Games Fun Truck
  • Face painting
  • Food trucks
  • Sponsor activations from TELUS, REMAX, GoodLife Fitness, Summit Kids and World Health Club

Little Miss Outrider

The halftime show features Little Miss Outrider. Aspiring cheerleaders aged 5-15 will take to the field to perform a special routine with the Outriders.

Stamps Store Special

Full Wrap Water Bottle for $5! (Reg. $18)

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.