Saturday, October 21st – 13th Fan Appreciation Day, presented by Capital Automotive Group
The final game of the Roughriders regular season schedule is here and it’s all about YOU, the greatest fans in the CFL! 13th Fan Appreciation Day, presented by Capital Automotive Group, is when we dedicate our game day to saying Thank You Rider Nation with special giveaways, contests, games, and much more! Gates open at 12:30 p.m. and kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m.
The Riders play the visiting Toronto Argonauts and a victory by the home team greatly increases the odds of the Green and White making the playoffs so come cheer on your Riders as they battle it out for the final spot in “the dance.”
One very lucky fan at halftime will be going home with a new vehicle courtesy of the Capital Auto Group in the Capitalville Pick 6 Vehicle Giveaway! Contest participants are chosen at each game throughout the season, and there is one more opening for a lucky fan in the stands! Be in Mosaic Stadium on gameday and you could be the lucky winner of an incredible new vehicle from Capital Auto.
This game also comes with some special meaning, as it supports our annual Cameco Riders Touchdown for Dreams program. The program fulfills the wishes of women in Saskatchewan living with a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. Past recipients have joined the team on the road, attended Touchdown Atlantic, received a lease on a new car and other wishes to provide joy to these inspiring women. Fans can support this worthy cause and help us grant more wishes through the purchase of pink blankets, which can be found here or in the Rider Store. Fans are encouraged to wear pink (and green!) to the game!
As a special offer to fans in attendance, the Rider Store is saying thank you Rider Nation with a once-a-year offer of 25% OFF the Regular Retail price of items (some exceptions apply) in store! This offer is available to fans attending the game with a ticket and lasts until the end of the game, so take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on some new Rider fall/winter gear, or maybe it’s the time to get that jersey you’ve been eyeing!
The incredibly popular Coors Light Party in the Park is on one final time this season and it’s going out with a bang! Gates open at 11:00 a.m., and features face painting, live music, a festival hair artist, inflatables and more!
$5 Domestic Beers are happening one last time this season in the park and inside the stadium until kickoff! Grab a drink with friends and celebrate Rider Game Day!
Local cover rock and dance band EPIC performs on the Coors Light Stage! Playing hits from the 60s’ to today, their tunes will have fans of all ages on their feet, ensuring everyone has an unforgettable time!
Get ready to be dazzled by the Rider Flo Dance Crew presented by Engelheim as they perform on the field during pre-game to set the tone for an entertaining afternoon!
Keep your eyes peeled as we will be doing multiple giveaways in various sections throughout the game!
Join us for Fans On the Field following the game, as players will be there to join you! There will be an autograph signing session in the northwest corner of the field with members of the 2023 Roughrider squad. Come on down and meet some of your favourite 2023 Riders!
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 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 noon 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. The bike valet is located by the South-West exterior of the Stadium by Gate 1.
In transit? Rider Transit presented by WorkSafe Saskatchewan, 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, the Delta Hotel, Victoria Ave and Scarth Street and the Turvey Centre, starting two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff time. Please note: The Warehouse stop on 6th avenue and Rose Street is unavailable due to construction for the rest of the season. Two new stops are available – 5th Avenue and Hamilton Street as well as Broad Street and 7thAvenue.
Water Bottle Refill! Empty water bottles under 1L are allowed inside the stadium. Water bottle refill stations are located in the south end of the stadium, on either side of the SaskTel MaxTron.
Week 20
2023 has been a career year for several Roughriders with just one game remaining in their regular season schedule.
On offence, the receiver trio of Shawn Bane Jr., Samuel Emilus, and Tevin Jones have continued their breakout seasons and currently sit at 968, 960, and 882 receiving yards, respectively. Those totals have them in 8th, 9th, and 12th, among CFL pass catchers in receiving yards. Keep an eye out for all three on Saturday as they continue their quest for their first career 1,000-yard campaign.
Speaking of milestones, running back Jamal Morrow is also seeking the 1,000 yards milestone for the first time in his career. He needs 114 yards on the ground on Saturday and already and has two 100+ yard games to his credit this season.
On defence, middle linebacker Larry Dean became just the second Rider in history (the other was George White, 2000-01) to complete back-to-back seasons with 100+ defensive tackles. He’s added two sacks, one forced fumble, two interceptions, four pass knockdowns, and one tackle for loss for 110 total defensive plays, which ranks 4th in the CFL.
Super Mario Alford is having another strong season for the Green and White, returning 84 punts for 938 yards, 48 kickoffs for 1,122 yards and two missed field goals for 88 yards. His total of 2,148 combined yards ranks third in the CFL. Alford is second in the league with three return touchdowns, all coming on punts. He needs one more to break the Rider single season record for punt return touchdowns.
