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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have announced plans for Tiger-Cats Takeover, a weekend long event during the 104th Grey Cup Festival in Toronto, including an official host bar at Shoeless Joes in downtown Toronto presented by Coors Light and an invite-only, VIP pregame party presented by Coors Banquet.
Beginning on Friday, November 25, Tiger-Cats Takeover presented by Coors Light: Shoeless Joes will be the official destination for Tiger-Cats fans to celebrate Grey Cup weekend together in a Tiger-Cats themed environment. Located at 276 King St. W., the downtown Toronto restaurant and bar is in walking distance to all of the Grey Cup festivities and Toronto’s entertainment district. Admission is free and fans can look forward to drink specials, appearances from Ticats players & alumni, great prizes and much more. Doors open at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 25 and 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 26.
On Sunday, November 27, prior to kick off of the 104th Grey Cup at BMO Field, Tiger-Cats Takeover moves to the historic Liberty Grand, steps away from BMO Field, for Tiger-Cats Takeover Gameday, presented by Coors Banquet. Tiger-Cats Takeover Gameday will be an exclusive, invite-only pregame party for several hundred season seat holders and VIP guests. The event will feature the re-creation of key elements of the Tiger-Cats renowned Tim Hortons Field game day experience, including The Steamwhistle, Coors Banquet Bar, Ticats TV Live, and Uproar Drumline. Tiger-Cats alumni, cheerleaders, Stripes and special guests will also be in attendance, with TSN 1150 broadcasting live on location. Doors Open at 1 p.m. and you must be on the guest list to enter.
As part of the Tiger-Cats Takeover announcement, the team also announced how season seat holders can secure their invite to Tiger-Cats Takeover Gameday presented by Coors Banquet on Grey Cup Sunday. Season seat holders that renew their seats for 2017 by placing, at minimum, a 50% deposit down by November 24 are eligible to win a Tiger-Cats Takeover Gameday VIP pass and a ticket to the 104th Grey Cup. Season seat holders can renew their seats for the 2017 season by logging into their MyTix Account or calling 905-547-2287. Until the renewal deadline of December 8, season seat holders are also eligible to receive up to 4% back on a Tim Hortons Field Rewards Card for the 2017 season. Visit www.ticats.ca/MyTix for more details. Season seat holders who have already renewed and placed a minimum 50% deposit are automatically entered into the prize draws!
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