TORONTO (November 3, 2025) – Media members are invited to the arrival of the Grey Cup trophy as the Canadian Football League (CFL), the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the 2025 Grey Cup Festival officially welcome the championship trophy to Winnipeg to kick off Grey Cup Week festivities.
Media members are invited to capture the official Grey Cup Arrival Ceremony taking place at The Forks – CN Stage and Field.
The event is open to the public, however, seating is strictly limited to VIPs only.
Media wishing to capture the event must be in position and ready to shoot no later than 20 minutes prior to the anticipated start time of 1 p.m. CT.
Those wishing to attend the Grey Cup Arrival must RSVP directly to Lucas Barrett, AVP, Communications and Public Affairs at lbarrett@cfl.ca before 5 p.m. CT on Saturday, November 8.
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT
Grey Cup Arrival to WinnipegPublic trophy arrival and official welcome ceremonyPhoto and video opportunities
WHEN
Sunday, November 9Event: 1 p.m. CT (approx.)Media must be set up and ready by 12:40 p.m. CTMeeting area: The “Winnipeg sign” at CN Stage and Field
WHERE
WHO
Scott Gillingham, Mayor of WinnipegMajor-General Chris McKenna, 1 Canadian Air Division CommanderDavid Chartrand, President of the Manitoba Metis Federation Gordon Bluesky, Chief of the Treaty One Nations Dayna Spiring, Grey Cup Festival Co-ChairWade Miller, President and CEO, Winnipeg Football ClubStewart Johnston, Commissioner, Canadian Football League
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