21,000 Tickets Sold for Opener
Published on June 21, 2002 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Ottawa Renegades News Release
OTTAWA â Friday, June 21, 2002 â The Ottawa Renegades are pleased to announce that the return of professional football in the Nation's Capital has already generated over 21,000 sold tickets for next Friday's franchise opener at Frank Clair Stadium.
There are still some very good mid-range priced seats available, and tickets are selling at a brisk pace in the Lansdowne Park facility. People are encouraged to pick their tickets up early to avoid long lineups on Game Day.
Furthermore, the Beaver Lodge will be open to the public (aged 19 and over) for a special sneak preview on Monday, June 24, which will coincide with the Ottawa Renegades' first Open Practice, held on the same date, between 5 and 7 pm.
The regular season kicks off on Friday, June 28 against the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders at Frank Clair Stadium. Game time is 7:00 pm.
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