CFL Calgary Stampeders

Stamps Host Blue Bombers on Legacy Night

Published on August 16, 2023 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


Calgary Stampeders vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Presented by Legacy Heating and Cooling

McMahon Stadium

Friday, Aug. 18

7 p.m. MDT

TV: TSN, RDS

Radio: QR Calgary, SiriusXM 167

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

The Calgary Stampeders return to McMahon Stadium to take on the West Division co-leaders, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

The Stamps (3-6) are trying to make it two wins in a row at McMahon Stadium after knocking off the previously unbeaten Toronto Argonauts 20-7 in Week 9. The Red and White followed up that result with a 37-9 loss to the Lions last week at Vancouver's BC Place.

The Blue Bombers (7-2) are coming off a 38-29 win at Edmonton and are tied with BC for the best record in the West.

This is the second meeting of the season between the Stamps and Bombers as Calgary dropped a 24-11 decision in Winnipeg in Week 5.

Calgary is 1-3 at home in 2023 and 1-4 against the West Division. The Blue Bombers are 3-1 on the road and 5-1 against the West.

Time to party like it's 1998

Members of the Stampeders' 1998 Grey Cup championship team will be honoured on Friday.

Numerous players as well as general manager and head coach Wally Buono will be on hand to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Stampeders team that won the West Division and beat Edmonton in the West final and Hamilton in the Grey Cup to win the fourth championship in franchise history.

Also honoured will be former Quick Six rider Karyn Drake and members of the 1998 Outriders dance and cheer team.

Reunion festivities include a reception at Stamps House, a ticketed event that runs from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. After the reception, alumni and fans will make their way to the Gridiron Gardens tailgate party on the practice field south of the stadium.

In addition, the 1998 team will be honoured during a halftime ceremony and will take part in various in-game activities.

Gridiron Gardens presented by Coors Light

The Gridiron Gardens tailgate party begins at 5 p.m. on the field immediately south of the stadium.

In addition to a chance to mingle with members of the 1998 Grey Cup-championship team, attractions include:

- Stonegate will be performing as part of the Cowboys Music Festival partnership. The local band will also pe performing post-game at Stamps House

- DJ music

- A limited-edition collectable poster for the first 2,000 fans. The poster for this week's game features members of the Stamps' offensive line

- Stampeders player autographs

- Roughnecks/Hitmen/Wranglers shooter tutor

- BBQ station

- Face painting

- Yard games and photo booth

- Sponsor activations

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