CFL Calgary Stampeders

Stamps and Lions Square off in Season-Opener

Published on June 6, 2023 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


Calgary Stampeders vs BC Lions

McMahon Stadium

Thursday, June 8

7 p.m. MDT

TV: TSN

Radio: QR Calgary

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

The Calgary Stampeders open the 2023 Canadian Football League season with a Thursday Night Football clash against the visiting BC Lions. Kickoff at McMahon Stadium is 7 p.m. and tickets are available at https://www.stampeders.com/tickets

Calgary is led by quarterback Jake Maier, who set a franchise single-season record in 2022 by completing 74.7 per cent of his passes, as well as defending league rushing champion Ka'Deem Carey.

It's the 14th time in franchise history the Stamps have faced the Leos in their season-opener with Calgary boasting a 7-5-1 record in the 13 previous meetings. Seven of the previous season debuts against BC have come in Calgary including four at McMahon Stadium (1966, 1967, 2008 and 2013) and three at Mewata Stadium (three consecutive seasons from 1956-58).

The Stampeders have won eight of their 10 most recent home-openers including a 30-27 victory over the Montreal Alouettes a year ago.

Both Calgary and BC posted 12-6 records in 2022 with the Lions getting second place and home-field advantage for the Western Semi-Final by virtue of their two victories in three regular-season meetings with the Stampeders. BC capitalized on that home-field edge by beating Calgary 30-16 in the playoff contest.

The Stamps and Lions met in last week's pre-season finale as BC claimed a 25-22 victory at Vancouver's BC Place on a last-play field goal. Both teams finished 1-1 during pre-season play as Calgary beat Edmonton 29-24 at home in their first tune-up while the Lions lost 30-27 at Saskatchewan.

Come early

The fun gets under way early in the East Fan Zone across from the Ticket Office and Stamps Store at McMahon.

Attractions include:

A DJ trailer

Face painters

Activations from Telus, Tim Hortons and Sport Calgary

Yard games

Stampeder autographs

The chance to meet members of the Outriders and the Hype Team

Red and white Stampeders pom-poms will be distributed to fans as they enter the stadium.

Once inside McMahon, look for:

A brand new opening sequence

A new and improved PA and sound system

Updated sideline LED to enhance fan experience

DJ during the player warmups

Live music pre-game and at halftime

Outriders performances

The Stampeders Hype Team

Launch of the East vs West Stands Competition

Return of the World's Fastest Cow

Lots of prizing

The festivities continue after the last play of the game with live music, food and beverages at the Stamps House party at the north end of the stadium.

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