Saskatchewan has hosted the Grey Cup four times in the past, in 1995, 2003, 2013 and most recently in 2022. The most recent of the Roughriders\u2019 19 appearances in the championship game came in 2013, when the Green and White beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23.<\/p>\n
Reynolds said the key to the bid process is to elevate the Grey Cup as an event.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s clear in the bid documents and it\u2019s an extensive bid \u2014 it\u2019s well over 100 pages of plans, financials and the concept of how we can elevate this event,\u201d Reynolds said. \u201cWe were able to identify the things that worked really well (in 2022) to Stewart and the selection committee and come up with some new innovative ideas we thought would work.\u201d<\/p>\n
For the first time in the Grey Cup\u2019s history, all events, including the street festival, will take place indoors.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat was one of the things we learned in 2022 \u2014 while the street festival was popular, to move it indoors and try to attract that next generation of fans and youth and families, we think that will be an even greater success,\u201d Reynolds said.<\/p>\n
Reynolds thanked both the Government of Saskatchewan and the City of Regina, along with the other partners who helped make the Grey Cup bid a reality.<\/p>\n
\u201cI look forward to seeing Rider Pride on full display as Saskatchewan welcomes fans from across the nation for the 2027 Grey Cup,\u201d Scott Moe, Saskatchewan\u2019s premier, said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur government is excited to support this event and the economic benefit that it will bring to local businesses and our province\u2019s growing tourism sector.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chad Bachynski, Regina\u2019s mayor, was also brimming with excitement at Monday\u2019s announcement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis celebration of Canadian spirit and community pride will bring people together in the power of sport and once again showcase our world-class venues and Regina hospitality,\u201d Bachynski said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cHosting the Grey Cup is an honour and an opportunity to energize our economy, inspire our youth, and create unforgettable memories for fans from coast to coast. Regina is ready, and we can\u2019t wait to deliver an experience that reflects the heart and soul of Saskatchewan.\u201d<\/p>\n
Grey Cup brings big money to host city<\/p>\n