Last weekend the CFL held its Eastern and Western finals to determine who would play in the 108th Grey Cup on December 12th.
In the first matchup of the afternoon we saw the Hamilton Tiger-Cats fight back to defeat the Toronto Argonauts. With this win not only did they punch their ticket to the Grey Cup, they also secured home field advantage.
The late game had the Winnipeg Blue Bombers edging out the Saskatchewan Roughriders to earn their spot in the Championship game.
With the conference finals in the books all eyes are on Hamilton, Ontario; where the city will be hosting events all week in the lead up to the Grey Cup.
If you’re in town for the game, or live in the area you can check out the full schedule of events below:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7
GREY CUP ARRIVAL
Delivered by, Canada Drives
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
Bayfront Park
Admission: Free
Grey Cup Week kicks off with the Grey Cup Arrival at Bayfront Park on Tuesday, December 7 at 11 a.m. Fans are invited to join Mayor Fred Eisenberger, CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie, various VIPS and Hamilton Tiger-Cats alumni, in officially welcoming the CFL’s iconic championship trophy to the city!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9
SPIRIT OF EDMONTON
4 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. ET
Industria Pizzeria & Bar
Admission: $10 at the door
The Spirit of Edmonton will be in Hamilton this December to host CFL fans in their Hospitality Room located at Industria Pizzeria opening at 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 9th and operating through Saturday, December 11th. The Spirit room will be busy with all of the amazing live entertainment fans have come to expect.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10
COMMISSIONER’S FAN STATE OF THE LEAGUE & FAN BASE UNVEIL
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
Hamilton Convention Centre
Admission: Free
Head to the Hamilton Convention Centre Friday morning and join us for the Commissioner’s Fan State of the League & Fan Base Unveil! Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and close for access at 9:55 a.m.
RSVPs for this event are now closed. Additional fans may attend without RSVP, while capacity allows.
CFLAA LEGENDS LUNCHEON
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET
The Endzone Bar & Grill
Admission: $175 + HST
A fan favourite, this is the chance to rub shoulders with CFL Alumni and listen as they share incredible stories from the gridiron. Be there in person when the CFLAA will award the Alumnus of the Year!
$175 + HST (includes appetizers, meal, and open bar).
GREY CUP PARTY HEADQUARTERS
Presented by, Coors Light
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET
Hamilton ConventionCentre
The Hamilton Convention Centre will be the official home to several events and celebrations throughout the week, including Eastern Social Hall, Western Social Hall and TigerTown GameDay Party!
SPIRIT OF EDMONTON
4 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. ET
Industria Pizzeria & Bar
Admission: $10 at the door
The Spirit of Edmonton will be in Hamilton this December to host CFL fans in their Hospitality Room located at Industria Pizzeria opening at 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 9th and operating through Saturday, December 11th. The Spirit room will be busy with all of the amazing live entertainment fans have come to expect.
EASTERN SOCIAL HALL
Presented by, Access Storage
5 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. ET
Hamilton Convention Centre
Admission: $20 at the door
The Grey Cup will once again bring CFL fans from coast-to-coast-to-coast together for a great party. A two-day celebration of the four East Division Teams, Eastern Social Hall will be a rocking party that includes live music, cheer team performances, merchandise giveaways and more.
CFL AWARDS
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. ET
Hamilton Convention Centre
Ticketed event: Sold out!
AWARDS AFTER PARTY
Featuring the 2021 CFLPA All-Star Announcement!
9 p.m. – 1 a.m. ET
Hamilton Convention Centre
Admission: $20 at the door
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11
SPIRIT OF EDMONTON BREAKFAST
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
Michelangelo Banquet Centre
Admission: $125
The Spirit of Edmonton will be hosting their famous Grey Cup breakfast on Saturday December 11th at the Michelangelo Banquet Center. Doors will open at 8am and the entertainment schedule will be packed with a variety of great local entertainment. A full breakfast buffet is available and of course, SLUICE JUICE!
GREY CUP PARTY HEADQUARTERS
Presented by, Coors Light
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET
Hamilton ConventionCentre
The Hamilton Convention Centre will be the official home to several events and celebrations throughout the week, including Eastern Social Hall, Western Social Hall and TigerTown GameDay Party!
WESTERN SOCIAL HALL
Presented by, CARSTAR
11 a.m. – 1 a.m. ET
Hamilton Convention Centre
Admission: $20 at the door
Western Social Hall will be the official Grey Cup party for the CFL’s five West Division Teams on Saturday, December 11th. The beer will be cold, the music will be rocking and fans will enjoy plenty of free giveaways.
EASTERN SOCIAL HALL
Presented by, Access Storage
11 a.m. – 1 a.m. ET
Hamilton Convention Centre
Admission: $20 at the door
The Grey Cup will once again bring CFL fans from coast-to-coast-to-coast together for a great party. A two-day celebration of the four East Division Teams, Eastern Social Hall will be a rocking party that includes live music, cheer team performances, merchandise giveaways and more.
SPIRIT OF EDMONTON
2 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. ET
Industria Pizzeria & Bar
Admission: $10 at the door
The Spirit of Edmonton will be in Hamilton this December to host CFL fans in their Hospitality Room located at Industria Pizzeria opening at 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 9th and operating through Saturday, December 11th. The Spirit room will be busy with all of the amazing live entertainment fans have come to expect.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12
TIGERTOWN GAMEDAY
Presented by, Bench Brewing
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET
Hamilton Convention Centre
Admission: $75
Celebrate Grey Cup gameday with other Tiger-Cats fans on the afternoon of the big game! ‘TigerTown GameDay, pres. by Bench Brewing’ is the ultimate Black & Gold pre-game party on Grey Cup Sunday, featuring Tiger-Cats alumni, the Ticats Dance & Cheer Team, live music, food & drink and much more.
Each TigerTown GameDay ticket includes a voucher for two (2) Bench Brewing Lincoln Lager Grey Cup Festival commemorative edition cans.
GREY CUP PARTY HEADQUARTERS
Presented by, Coors Light
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET
Hamilton ConventionCentre
The Hamilton Convention Centre will be the official home to several events and celebrations throughout the week, including Eastern Social Hall, Western Social Hall and TigerTown GameDay Party!
108TH GREY CUP GAME
Winnipeg vs. Hamilton
Tim Hortons Field
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Twisted Tea Grey Cup Social
4 p.m.: Gates Open
6 p.m.: SiriusXM Kickoff Show
6:30 p.m.: 108th Grey Cup Kickoff
The game is already sold out, but if you can’t attend there’s options.
The 108th Grey Cup will be televised December 12th in Canada on TSN as usual, but fans in the United States will be able to tune in on ESPN2 or ESPN+.
Additionally, CFL Newsroom and the Gridiron Gallery Podcast will be hosting a Virtual Tailgate and Watch Party over on Discord.
The event starts an hour before kickoff, and you won’t want to miss it!
