Riders announce new pre-game fan events ahead of home opener

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will debut two new pre-game fan experiences next week.

Ahead of kickoff against the B.C. Lions, Roughrider fans will be able to experience the Security Building Supplies Riderland Park and the Coors Light Tailgate.

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Riderland Park will a free family-oriented destination for fans at Confederation Park.

Activities inspired by each game’s theme as well as live music, inflatables, face painting, photo opportunities, autograph signings and various games like dodgeball and cornhole will be available to fans at the event.

The home opener event will allow for fans to take a photo with the Grey Cup before the raising of the championship banner, as well.

The game day tailgate event will be open to the public by foot, located south of the Brandt Centre.

“The Coors Light® Tailgate will come alive with all of the sights, sounds and smells (grilled hot dogs, anyone?) associated with tailgating!,” a release from the Roughriders shared.

Two-hundred tailgate passes are available for the event, allowing those with a pass to bring their own approved food and beverages in. The passes are not yet sold out, the release stated, but also clarified that the event is not limited to those who secure a pass.

A map for fans attending the Security Building Supplies Riderland Park and/or Coors Light® Tailgate event ahead of the Saskatchewan Roughrider’s home opener on June 13, 2026. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Submitted)

“All fans can walk through on foot and take in what we expect to be a vibrant pre-game celebration,” the release explained, calling the event “an exciting pre-game community they have always asked us for.”

A beer garden will be adjacent to the tailgate experience, for those who wish to enjoy the event without a vehicle or lawn chairs.

Craig Reynolds, president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, said the club is always looking for ways to make Rider game days more memorable.

“We’re excited to welcome Security Building Supplies as the title partner of Riderland Park and to continue building on our long-standing relationship with Coors Light® through the launch of the Coors Light® Tailgate. Together, these experiences will give fans even more opportunities to connect, celebrate and be part of Rider Nation before kickoff,” he said.

Tickets for the Home Opener: 2025 Championship Celebration, as well as special game-day ticket bundles, are available online.