CFL Calgary Stampeders

Stampeders Announce 2014 Schedule

Published on February 12, 2014 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


The Calgary Stampeders are pleased to announce their schedule for the 2014 Canadian Football League season.

The 18-game regular season gets under way with the home-opener at McMahon Stadium on Saturday, June 28, when the Montreal Alouettes come calling.

The BC Lions make two regular-season visits to McMahon while the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Edmonton Eskimos, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Toronto Argonauts, Alouettes as well as the expansion Ottawa Redblacks each come to town once.

Calgary's home dates during the regular season include three Fridays and five Saturdays as well as the traditional Labour Day Monday matchup. There are four afternoon contests on the slate at McMahon including three games that kick off at 2:30 p.m. or earlier.

"We have listened to our fans and are confident that this schedule will largely meet with their approval," said Stampeders president Gordon Norrie. "In particular, fans asked us for more afternoon games and we are pleased to offer them just that in 2014, including the great tradition that is the Labour Day Classic. We look forward to seeing everyone at McMahon Stadium for what I know will be another great season."

Season tickets are available by calling the Ticket Office at 403-289-0258 or by visiting Stampeders.com

Highlights of the Stampeders' 2014 schedule include:

- The Stamps tune up for the regular season and give Calgary fans their first look at the 2014 squad on Saturday, June 14 when they face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a pre-season contest at McMahon Stadium. A longtime traditional rival of the Stampeders, the Bombers return to the West Division in 2014

- The regular season home-opener will be Saturday, June 28 at McMahon against BC

- The Redblacks - led by former Stamps QB Henry Burris - make their first visit to McMahon on Saturday, Aug. 9

- The Red and White will make their first visit to new stadiums in Hamilton on Aug. 16 and in Ottawa on Aug. 24

- The Labour Day Classic, one of the great CFL traditions, will be played on Monday, Sept. 1 against the Edmonton Eskimos in a 2:30 p.m. kickoff

- The Labour Day return game at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium, which has traditionally been played on Fridays, will this year be held on Saturday, Sept. 6

- The annual PinkPower game to help raise awareness and funds for the battle against women's cancers will be played at McMahon Stadium on Friday, Oct. 24 when Saskatchewan makes its only visit of the season

- Division rivalries are highlighted late in the season as the Stamps will face West teams in their final six games

The playoff dates are Sunday, Nov. 16 (division semifinals), Sunday. Nov. 23 (division finals) and Sunday, Nov. 24 (the 102nd Grey Cup in Vancouver).

Here is the complete 2014 schedule (all times Mountain):

PRE-SEASON TIME OPPONENT

06/14/14 7 p.m. vs. Wpg.

06/20/14 8 p.m. at BC

REG. SEASON TIME OPPONENT

06/28/14 1 p.m. vs. Mtl

07/12/14 4:30 p.m. at Tor.

07/18/14 8 p.m. vs. Ham.

07/24/14 7 p.m. at Edm.

08/01/14 8 p.m. vs. BC

08/09/14 5:30 p.m. vs. Ott.

08/16/14 1 p.m. at Ham.

08/24/14 1 p.m. at Ott.

Monday, Sept. 1 2:30 p.m. vs. Edm.

Saturday, Sept. 6 5 p.m. at Edm.

Saturday, Sept. 13 5 p.m. vs. Tor.

Sunday, Sept. 21 11 a.m. at Mtl.

Saturday, Sept. 27 7:30 p.m. vs. BC

10/03/14 8 p.m. at Ssk.

10/18/14 5 p.m. at Wpg.

10/24/14 7:30 p.m. vs. Ssk.

11/01/14 2 p.m. vs. Wpg.

Friday. Nov. 7 8 p.m. at BC

POST-SEASON TIME OPPONENT

11/16/14 TBD Western Semi-Final

11/23/14 TBD Western Final

11/30/14 4 p.m. Grey Cup

Stampeders season tickets are on sale now for the 2014 season. For more information, visit Stampeders.com or call 403-289-0258 to speak with a customer service representative.

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