After going coast-to-coast over the last two weeks from B.C. to Halifax, the Roughriders return home in Week 8 to welcome the Ottawa REDBLACKS as the first East Division visitors of the season. Kick-off is set for 5:00 p.m
This week the fan-favourite theme Country Roots, presented by Young’s Equipment, makes its triumphant return! Dust off those boots and grab your trusty cowboy hat, it’s going to be a party at Mosaic Stadium.
You’ll also want to bring your appetite and your adventurous spirit because the Queen City Ex is here and your Rider Ticket gets you FREE admission on Game Day!
IMPORTANT FOR FANS
With these two major events coming together, Rider fans will have an absolutely jam-packed day of fun on the footprint! Chow down on corn dogs, play some games, and try out some of the exhilarating rides before enjoying some high-flying football action.
There will be no parking on site this week. Please make alternative plans to get to the game such as using Rider Transit.
There is also no Coors Light Party in the Park this week but there will be an exciting pre-game and post-game concert in Confederation Park! Taking the stage prior to the game is Canadian rock band and Juno Award winners Finger Eleven at 2:30 p.m.! Known for hits such as ‘Paralyzer’ and ‘One Thing,’ this is a great way to get the party started and get you in the mood for football!
For this game only, the Bike Valet will be located by the South-East exterior of the stadium by Gate 4.
Following the game, the Juno Award winning rock band Sloan performs at Confederation Park!
Fans wishing to take in the post-game concert should exit through Gates 1 and 2. Rider Transit will also be extended until 10:45 p.m. so that fans will still be able to take the buses back to their vehicles following the Sloan concert, which is scheduled to end at 10:30 p.m.
GAME DAY FUN AND ACTIVITIES
To complete that Country Roots look, the free giveaway item this week is a one-of-a-kind Riders Bandana! With only 5,000 available, fans will want to be here early to secure this stylish accessory when the gates open at 3:30 p.m.!
Inside the gates, the pre-game slate will have the 620 CKRM Rider Cheer Team and the Rider Flo Dance Crew presented by Engelheim take the field for performances. $5 Domestic Draught Beers are also back inside the stadium only until kickoff! Grab a couple of cold ones and enjoy the on-field entertainment!
Hold on to your hats, this week’s halftime entertainment is surely one of the more unique acts we’ve ever had on the field! Get ready to witness the adorable spectacle of Mutton Bustin’ in the south end zone! That’s right, young cowboys and cowgirlstake on the challenge of riding sheep, vying to stay on as long as they can!
Reminders for the game
Your phone is your ticket! Don’t forget to download the Rider App, powered by SaskTel, onto your smartphone and have your digital tickets ready before you come to Mosaic Stadium. We promise it’s easy, but we created a tutorial video here and have a full FAQ and written tutorial at Riderville.com, just in case!
Please do NOT bring Large Purses, backpacks, or camera bags as they are prohibited. There is a clear bag policy for all Saskatchewan Roughrider games. Each fan, including children, can bring in one clear bag sized 12” x 6” x 12” or smaller. More details on the clear bag policy can be found here.
Bike Valet! Whether you arrive at the stadium on four wheels or two, there are options available! The bike valet opens at 3:00 p.m. on game day and is staffed by volunteers through REAL. The bikes are inside a fenced compound that is monitored throughout its hours of operation. Please note that your bike must be picked up within one hour after the game ends. For this game, the bike valet is located by the South-East exterior of the Stadium by Gate 4.
In transit? Rider Transit is available to get you to Mosaic Stadium safely and easily! Free bus transit is available from various locations across the city Southland Mall, University of Regina, Warehouse district, the Delta Hotel, Victoria Ave and Scarth Street and the Turvey Centre, starting two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff time.
Week 9
Through eight weeks of CFL action, the Riders have several players sitting at or near the top in various statistical categories. Running back Jamal Morrow is third in the league with 374 rushing yards, while also adding 132 receiving yards and 87 kickoff return yards. His total of 593 combined yards is the 11th highest total in the league.
The wideout duo of Tevin Jones and Shawn Bane Jr. have been lighting up it up, ranking first and second in the CFL in receiving yards with 548 and 527 yards, respectively. Jones has started every game since Week 2 and has yet to finish a game with under 60 receiving yards. He has also made a play of at least 29 yards or longer in every single game.
Bane Jr. is coming off back-to-back games with 10 catches and leads the league with 41 catches on 52 targets. He’s been electric with the ball in his hands, logging a league-high 221 yards after the catch. The two receivers are also tied for the league lead with five receptions of 30+ yards each.
The defensive unit has been stingy this season, ranking third in the CFL in net offensive yards allowed per game. They’ve been particularly stout at limiting completions through the air, ranking second in the league with the fewest passing yards allowed.
Middle linebacker Larry Dean continues to be a tackle machine, currently sitting in second place in the CFL with 46 defensive tackles. He’s added a sack, a forced fumble, an interception, and two pass knockdowns for 51 total defensive plays, also second in the league. Defensive lineman Pete Robertson is tied for fifth in the league with four sacks.
On special teams, returner (Super) Mario Alford is tied for the league lead with two punt return touchdowns. He is the sole leader in combined yards, recording a whopping 996 yards from kick, punt and missed field goal returns. He has over 200 yards on the next closest player, who has 773 combined yards.
