CFL Calgary Stampeders

It's the PinkPower Game as the Stampeders Square off with Alouettes

Published on September 20, 2023 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


The Calgary Stampeders return to action after a Week 15 bye as they play host to the Montreal Alouettes in a Saturday matinee at McMahon Stadium. Kickoff is at 2 p.m.

Prior to the bye, the Stampeders (4-9) split their home-and-home series with the Edmonton Elks as they won 35-31 at home on Labour Day and lost the rematch 25-23 on the road. The Alouettes (6-7) have lost four games in a row including a pair of setbacks to the Toronto Argonauts in their two most recent outings. Montreal lost 39-10 in Toronto in Week 14 and 23-20 at home in Week 15.

Calgary enters Week 16 trailing Saskatchewan by four points for third place in the West Division standings while the Alouettes are tied with Hamilton for second place in the East.

This is the second meeting of the season between Calgary and the Alouettes as the Stampeders dropped a 25-18 decision at Montreal's Percival Molson Stadium on July 30. The Alouettes' most recent visit to McMahon was the 2022 season-opener, a 30-27 Calgary victory.

The Stamps are 2-4 at home so far this season and 2-3 against the East Division. Montreal is 3-2 on the road and 2-4 against West Division clubs.

PinkPower presented by Mayfair Diagnostics

Saturday's is the Stampeders' annual PinkPower game to help raise awareness and funds for the battle against women's cancers.

Limited-edition pink merchandise - ball cap and sunglasses with a case featuring the Stampeders logo - will be available for purchase outside all gates, the Stamps Store and at Stamps House from noon until kickoff or while supplies last.

The items are on sale for $20 each with proceeds going to Wellspring Alberta, a not-for-profit organization consisting of a network of community-based centres offering cancer-support programs and services.

Junior Outriders take centre stage at halftime

At halftime, a group of 300 kids aged 5 to 15 will be performing a cheer and dance routine on the field. They'll be led by members of the Stampeders' Outriders dance team.

Saturday's game will also feature a tribute to former Stampeders offensive lineman Lloyd Fairbanks, who last week was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.

In addition, special guest DJ Joanna Magik will be on hand and limited-edition pink mini-footballs will be tossed into the stands after Calgary touchdowns.

Fan Zone

The East Fan Zone will be active starting at noon, two hours before kickoff. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will be able to collect the latest in the series of Stampeders position-group posters. This week, the spotlight is on the Red and White's running backs.

Also in the Fan Zone:

- Stampeders player autographs

- Face painting

- Visit the Stampeder Outriders

- Yard games

- Live DJ

- Inflatable bouncy castles

- Sponsor activations

Calgary Stampeders vs Montreal Alouettes

Presented by Mayfair Diagnostics

McMahon Stadium

Saturday, Sept. 23

2 p.m. MDT

TV: TSN, RDS

Radio: QR Calgary, SiriusXM 167

Streaming: CFL+ (U.S. and international)

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