WHAT’S HAPPENING AT TIM HORTONS FIELD
FIGHT FOR FIRST PLACE – The Tiger-Cats and Redblacks battle for first place in the East Division, right here at Tim Hortons Field on Friday night. With a win against Ottawa, the Tiger-Cats can leap to the top of the East Division standings as the playoff picture comes into focus. Pack the stands and get loud for the biggest game of the regular season so far!
SCAN IN AT THE GATE AND WIN – Want to win 2016 Grey Cup tickets, a $250 Tiger-Cats Shop gift card, a pair of Club Level tickets to the November 5 game vs. Montreal, an autographed jersey or 2016 Vanier Cup tickets? All you have to do is be in attendance and get your ticket’s barcode scanned by a C.A.T. Team member while entering any of the five stadium gates. Winners will be awarded on Monday morning.
WARM UP SPECIALS, INCLUDING $5 BEERS – When gates open at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and the Ticats hit the field for pregame warm ups, a special food, beverage and merchandise deal will kick in! Between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., take advantage of $5 12 ounce draft beers (Molson Canadian and Coors Light), $4 Denningers hot dogs and a Ticats Ugly Sweater Toque for $10, all part of our new Warm Up Specials menu. Please note that draft beer and hot dogs are only available at permanent concession locations on the concourses and in the belairdirect Champions Club. The toque will be available at in-stadium kiosks and the Tiger-Cats Shop flagship retail store located at the south-east corner of the stadium.
NOISE MAKER GLOVES – Tim Hortons Field will be the loudest it’s ever been on Friday, with the first 10,000 fans receiving football-glove inspired, custom hand clapping noise makers courtesy of Enercare. We’re going to re-define the term ‘home field advantage’!
ALCS GAME TELEVISED THROUGHOUT THE STADIUM – Are you a baseball fan? Game #1 of the American League Championship Series will be televised live on select concourse and premium level televisions throughout Tim Hortons Field on Friday night.
GAMEDAY DETAILS
PRINT YOUR TICKETS FROM HOME – Season seat holders, remember to print your tickets at home, or download your seats to your mobile device, before arriving at Tim Hortons Field on gameday. Visit www.ticats.ca/mytix to manage your season seats now. Need additional help? Visit www.ticats.ca/digital for a complete digital ticketing tutorial, or call one of our ticket representatives at 905-547-2287.
PARKING – Gameday parking lots are open for prepaid pass holders on Friday starting at 4:30 p.m. Don’t have parking yet? Lot F has spots available for purchase on the day of the game. To support responsible travel, all lots will open at 6 a.m. the following day for guests who choose to leave their vehicle overnight. For details on specific parking lot locations and prices click here.
HSR TICKET TO RIDE – Hamilton Street Railway offers free transportation for game day ticket holders up to two (2) hours prior to game time. A valid gameday ticket must be shown upon boarding for free transportation. Many HSR routes offer drop off locations at or near Tim Hortons Field. For more information, click here.
TICKET OFFICE – The Ticket Office and Will Call windows (located at the corner of Balsam Ave. and Cannon St.) will be open at 12 noon on gameday. Whether you’re picking up tickets or looking to purchase seats for future home games at Tim Hortons Field, our service team in the Ticket Office will be able to assist you with all of your ticketing needs.
ACCESS TO YOUR SEATS – Please enter the gate identified on your ticket. Click here to see the different gate locations around the stadium. Access between the east and west sides of the stadium is not possible behind the Coors Light Patio due to broadcast requirements. Guests can travel between sides of the stadium through the Pioneer Energy Zone at the south end of the stadium.
OXFORD LEARNING ATTENDANCE REPORT CARD – Season seat holders that scan in at least 90% of the tickets on their account over the course of the 2016 regular season will be entered for a chance to win 1-of-3 Tiger-Cats Shop shopping sprees ($500 value), and a pair of tickets to the 104th Grey Cup in Toronto. Can’t make it to the game? Log in to www.ticats.ca/mytix to forward your seats to a friend or family member to ensure they get used.
KUBOTA ON TOUR ACTIVATION – The Kubota On Tour special events vehicle is an interactive fan experience perfect for all ages. Come in and check out the photo booth, play the Match & Win game and take home Kubota merch! The Kubota On Tour vehicle is open pre-game only in the South Plaza outside Gate 1.
SCOTIABANK CARDHOLDERS SKIP THE LINE – Flash your Scotiabank bank card at the Scotiabank Gate (Gate 2) off of Cannon St. on Friday night and skip the line! Just look for the Scotiabank tent directly beside the main gate. Please note the access line is exclusive to Scotiabank cardholders.
TIGER-CATS SHOP – It’s time to gear up for the playoff push. New fall and winter goods are now available in store and online, including (the new here is a little repetitive) toques. Do you like what Lesley, Mike or John are wearing on the Ticats TV Live panel on gameday? You can now shop their looks on shop.ticats.ca, too! The Tiger-Cats Shop flagship location is just inside Gate 1 (adjacent to the box office). The store is open 10 a.m. until 30 mins after the final whistle.
FINDLAY LINEUP CARDS & POSTER – The first 5,000 fans through the gates will receive a gameday roster and poster of Ticats kicker/punter Brett Maher with a donation to the Salvation Army and the Play Action Minor Football Program.
VOTE FOR THE BELAIRDIRECT PROTECTOR OF THE GAME – This is your last chance to vote for the belairdirect Protector of the Game and enter the contest! Tickets, swag and an exclusive on-field experience are all up for grabs. Don’t miss out! Cast your vote after the game on Twitter (@ticats) or Facebook (/cfltigercats).
TICATS TV LIVE POST GAME STREAM – Your number one source for all post game Tiger-Cats coverage is Ticats.ca! Tune into the Gameday Live platform from your mobile device immediately after the game to watch the live stream interview with Coach Austin and players.
POST GAME PARTY AT BUFFALO WILD WINGS – Looking for a bite to eat after the game? Join Ticats players and fans at Buffalo Wild Wings in Stoney Creek (524 Centennial Pkwy. N., Hamilton).
FINDLAY FAMILY ZONE – Located at the north end of the lower west concourse of Tim Hortons Field, the Findlay Family Zone features stations for face painting, a photo booth and vertical jump activites.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE (C.A.T. Team) – Need help locating the washrooms or concessions? Can’t find your seat location? Need assistance getting up the stairs? Our C.A.T. Team and Ask Me! Team are both here to help you! Look for our C.A.T. Team staff in red Tim Hortons Field polos. Guests can also text questions or concerns at any time to Guest Assist at 905-581-9989.
WATER BOTTLE FILL STATIONS – Guests are permitted to bring their own, empty water bottle (up to 1L in size) into Tim Hortons Field and refill them at any one of the water bottle fill stations located on each concourse. Please speak with a C.A.T. Team member if you require assistance locating the fill station closest to you.
PROHIBITED ITEMS – For a list of prohibited items click here.
SMOKING POLICY – Smoking is NOT permitted within Tim Hortons Field or on City of Hamilton property. This includes the use of e-cigarettes. Guests may exit the facility after the 1st quarter through the RedTag.ca Gate or Enercare Gate located at the north corners of the stadium. Guests must have their ticket for re-entry.
NEXT HOME GAME – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 vs. EDMONTON
The Tiger-Cats return to Tim Hortons Field on Friday, October 28 to host the Edmonton Eskimos, presented by Liuna. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Click here to secure your seats, or call 905-547-2287 to speak to a ticket representative, before the game sells out.
