Esks Announce 2013 Schedule
Published on March 5, 2013 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton, AB) - In conjunction with the Canadian Football League, the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club today announced the release of their 2013 schedule. The Eskimos' 65th Season kicks off with a pre-season game against Saskatchewan on Friday, June 14 and then the Riders return for the regular season opener on Saturday, June 29th.
"This schedule is ideal for Eskimo fans, who have told us time and again they prefer Friday and Saturday home games at Commonwealth. This year all of our games are on those days, which is terrific news for our fans," stated Eskimo President and CEO Len Rhodes. "We are thrilled to host the 50th Anniversary Canadian Football Hall of Fame weekend and honour former Eskimo Brian Fryer. The 2013 schedule has something for every Eskimo Football fan."
Canadian Football Hall of Fame Induction Weekend comes to Edmonton
On October 5, the Edmonton Eskimos will host the Montreal Alouettes to commemorate the 50th Anniversary Canadian Football Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. Three days of festivities will culminate with an on-field tribute to the inductees during the Edmonton/Montreal game. Canadian Football Hall of Fame past inductees, Eskimo Alumni, CFL alumni and fans will all be included in this 50th Anniversary celebration weekend. View the 2013 induction class.
Please find attached the 2013 Eskimo Schedule
2013 Schedule Highlights
. All 10 home games are on Friday and Saturday nights (4 Friday, 6 Saturday)
. Bye Week is Week 7
. 50th Anniversary Canadian Football Hall of Fame Induction Weekend October 3-5, 2013.
. There will be three installments of the Battle of Alberta beginning with the Labour Day Classic on September 2 in Calgary, the Labour Day Rematch four days later on September 6 in Edmonton, and once again on October 18 in Edmonton.
. The defending Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts make their only regular-season trip to Commonwealth Stadium on September 28.
Regular Season Home games by month
. June - 1
. July - 1
. August - 2
. September - 3
. October - 2
Regular Season West Division Match-Ups
. BC - 3 (1 home, 2 away)
. Calgary - 3 (2 home, 1 away)
. Saskatchewan -4 (2 home, 2 away)
Regular Season East Division Match-Ups
. Winnipeg -2 (1 home, 1 away)
. Toronto - 2 (1 home, 1 away)
. Montreal - 2 (1 home, 1 away)
. Hamilton - 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Regular Season Back-to-Back Match-Ups
. BC - week 3 and 4
. Calgary - week 10 and 11
. Winnipeg - week 12 and 13
Pre-Season
Friday, June 14 SASKATCHEWAN 7:00 PM
Friday, June 21 @ BC 8:00 PM
Regular Season
Saturday, June 29 SASKATCHEWAN 1:30 PM
Sunday, July 7 @ HAMILTON 3:00 PM
Saturday, July 13 BC 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 20 @ BC 8:00 PM
Thursday, July 25 @ MTL 5:30 PM
Friday, August 2 HAMILTON 7:00 PM
Sunday, August 18 @ TORONTO 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 24 SASKATCHEWAN 2:00 PM
Monday, September 2 @ CALGARY 3:00 PM
Friday, September 6 CALGARY 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 14 WINNIPEG 4:30 PM
Friday, September 20 @ WINNIPEG 6:00 PM
Saturday, September 28 TORONTO 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 5 MONTREAL 1:30 PM
Saturday, October 12 @ SASKATCHEWAN 2:30 PM
Friday, October 18 CALGARY 7:00 PM
Friday, October 25 @ BC 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 2 @ SASKATCHEWAN 3:00 PM
Playoffs
Sunday, November 10 Eastern & Western Semi-Finals
TBD
Sunday, November 17 Eastern & Western Finals TBD
Sunday, November 24 GREY CUP in Regina 4:30 PM
All times are Mountain Time
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