\u2014 Calgary Stampeders (@calstampeders) August 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 2. Them<\/p>\n The Elks have won three straight games entering Monday\u2019s contest and are aiming to climb back into the playoff picture. Edmonton is still looking for their first division win of the season as they currently sit at 0-4. Their 4-6 record has them last in the West, one win back of the BC Lions for a possible crossover spot.<\/p>\n 3. Head To Head<\/p>\n The Stamps dropped all three games to the Elks last season. This will be the first of back-to-back games between these two provincial rivals. After Monday, the Stamps will head up to Edmonton for the rematch Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. MT. They will also be in Edmonton Oct. 24 to wrap up the season series.<\/p>\n BUY TICKETS<\/a><\/p>\n 4. Fast Facts <\/p>\n Calgary and Edmonton have played 59 times on Labour Day since 1959 and the Stamps lead the series 31-27-1. Including games against other opponents, a total of 69 Labour Day games have been played in Calgary over the years, with the Stamps posting a 41-27-1 record.<\/p>\n Thanks to our Director of Communications Jean Lefebvre for handing off these facts!<\/p>\n Tribute to the Armed Forces<\/p>\n Since 2015, the tradition of the Labour Day Classic at McMahon has included a salute to the military as part of Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Day.<\/p>\n The game will be preceded by a flyover by two CF-18 Hornets, a ceremonial flag party and a performance of the national anthem by the Canadian Air Force.<\/p>\n Individual members of the Canadian Armed Forces will take the field alongside the Stampeders\u2019 starting lineup.<\/p>\n Will never get old pic.twitter.com\/5GSrJDc3bc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Calgary Stampeders (@calstampeders) September 2, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n Blackout McMahon presented by Brookfield Residential<\/p>\n Fans are encouraged to wear their black Stampeders gear when they come to McMahon on Monday as part of the Stampeders\u2019 Labour Day Blackout event.<\/p>\n The East Fan Zone will be active from 2-4 p.m. and will include:<\/p>\n Military Museum The Coors Light Chill Zone will also be operating two hours before kickoff with a $5 menu.<\/p>\n The halftime performance is by Frisbee Rob as he attempts to break his own record for longest frisbee throw and catch by a dog, which was set at 108 yards in 2021.<\/p>\n THEY\u2019RE BAAAACK \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n On Monday\u2019s Labour Day Classic, we chase history \ud83e\udd4f\ud83d\udc36<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Buy tickets: https:\/\/t.co\/zLJKwQYRuP<\/a>#TogetherWeRide<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/XMmxpEGUGc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Calgary Stampeders (@calstampeders) August 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a05. Who\u2019s Where<\/p>\n \u00a06. Players to Watch<\/p>\n Stamps: LB Adam Bighill<\/a>:\u00a0The 13-year CFL linebacker makes his long awaited debut for the Stampeders in Monday\u2019s Labour Day Classic. Signed during Calgary\u2019s first bye week on June 22, the 36-year old veteran has spent most of the time on the team\u2019s practice roster rehabbing from a torn ACL he suffered in 2024.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Bighill has won three Grey Cups, been named all-CFL on six occasions, and won the Most Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year award in 2015, 2018 and 2021.<\/p>\n When Adam Bighill blew up this QB sneak \ud83d\udca5 \ud83d\udc40 #CFL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/5tud51CQDX<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CS_LabourDay_Ticket_Central-1-800x450.jpg\")
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