Lions and Eskimos clash Saturday night at BC Place

Published on July 16, 2013 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release

Lions host Eskimos on Saturday night presented by Purolator Tackle Hunger

Saturday, July 20 - 7:00 pm at BC Place TEAM 1040, TSN (local blackout in effect)

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The BC Lions (2-1) host the Edmonton Eskimos (1-2) on Saturday, July 20 at 7:00 pm presented by Purolator Tackle Hunger. Local television blackout in effect.

Fans coming to the game on Saturday are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society and Surrey Food Bank as volunteers, including wives, girlfriends and family members of the BC Lions will be stationed at Gates A and H ready to help collect donations. In return for their donation, fans will have an opportunity to take a picture with the Grey Cup. Last year, donations exceeded the 22,000 lb mark.

The club's year-long celebration of 60 amazing seasons continues this Saturday as the Lions induct Canadian Football Hall of Famers Damon Allen and Don Matthews to the BC Lions Wall of Fame during a special halftime ceremony.

Pick up a collectible BC Lions Grey Cup mini helmet!

Until Thursday, July 18, pick up your limited edition BC Lions 1964 Grey Cup mini helmet at any lower mainland Save-On-Foods location - it's free with purchase of the Western Family product listed below!

Cast your vote in the BC Lions Top 6 of 60!

Lions fans, it's up to you to determine the greatest six players of the past six decades!

Every day until Monday, August 5, we are pitting Lions greats against one another in a bracket elimination tournament format to determine the greatest players to ever suit up for your BC Lions.

Fans can submit their votes on each of the daily match-ups at BCLions.com/top6 throughout the tournament and be eligible for great prizes along the way. Vote on today's match-ups here.

Listen to Scotty & Company each morning on the TEAM 1040 at 8:00 am as they debate the match-ups of the day.

Get the best deal on BC Lions single game tickets!

New for the 2013 season, single game tickets for the Gemstone Gridiron Deck and Lions Family Zone are on sale now for the club's next home game versus the Edmonton Eskimos on Saturday, July 20.

The Gemstone Gridiron Deck is the backyard patio party combined with the excitement of being at a live BC Lions game. Great seats to cheer on the Leos combined with a unique concourse experience will provide you and your buddies the ultimate social setting at a very affordable price of $30.00 per ticket*.

- Enjoy special food and beverage offerings. - The perfect social gathering place before and during the game. - Live entertainment and more. * Maximum of 6 tickets per order, while quantities last. Prices include GST and Facility Fee. One time per order fee applied.

>> Have a behind the scenes look here

Join us in the Lions Family Zone for exciting football action in a family-friendly area. It's great and affordable entertainment for the whole family at an amazing price of just $25.00 per ticket!*

- Features various family-oriented activities such as inflatable games, face painting, mascot visits and more. - Family-friendly non-alcohol environment. * Maximum of 6 tickets per order, while quantities last. Prices include GST and Facility Fee. One time per order fee applied.

>> Have a behind the scenes look here

Ticket sales for both of these zones take place game-by-game with tickets for the Saturday, July 20 game versus the Edmonton Eskimos on sale now! Tickets can be purchased online here or by phone at 1-855-GOLIONS (465-4667).

Go retro for the Wall of Fame game this Saturday!

Gear up for Saturday's Wall of Fame game with retro merchandise such as the hat below, now on sale for just $19.95 in our online store or at our Surrey practice facility (10605 City Parkway, Surrey).

Download BC Lions Mobile - now available for BlackBerry 10 devices

The new and improved BC Lions Mobile presented by TELUS is available for iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry 10 devices!

Featuring breaking news, videos, social media, rosters and Felions profiles, BC Lions Mobile presented by TELUS is the best way to stay connected to your Leos in real time.

Download BC Lions Mobile presented by TELUS at the iTunes App Store,at the Android Market and at BlackBerry World.

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