Sept 19, 2015; Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Edmonton Eskimos defeat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 25-18 at Tim Hortons Field. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT TIM HORTONS FIELD
TIGER-CATS IN THE HUNT FOR FIRST ROUND BYE – The Black and Gold have officially clinched a home playoff game at Tim Hortons Field! With the Ottawa Redblacks up one point in the East Division standings with two regular season games remaining, Friday night’s game against Edmonton is a big one. Get loud and be a part of the home field advantage that helps the Tiger-Cats clinch a first round bye in the 104th Grey Cup playoffs.
TRICK-OR-TREAT WITH THE TICATS – Celebrate Halloween a few days early with us on Friday night. Children wearing a costume under the age of 13 are encouraged to head to the Findlay Family Zone (behind section 109) and the North East corner by Gate 4 to trick-or-treat from 5:30 p.m. until the end of the first quarter, courtesy of Old Dutch. Prizes will be awarded for the best kids costume, so get creative! Adults are encouraged to dress up and have some fun, too. We’ll be featuring the best costumes on the videoboard all game long.
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 scarf for $15, 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 scarves will be available at in-stadium kiosks and the Tiger-Cats Shop flagship retail store located at the south-east corner of the stadium.
GET A $10 GIFT CARD, COURTESY OF MBNA – The first 50 fans that sign up for an mbna Rewards Credit Card at the game receive a $10 Tim Hortons Field concessions and merchandise rewards card! Visit the mbna tents around the east and west concourses to register.
FISHERMAN’S FRIEND GATE SAMPLES – On your way into the game on Friday night, be sure to grab a Fisherman’s Friend sample, the official cough lozenge of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
SAVE YOUR GAME TICKET AND GET 2-FOR-1 ADMISSION AT THE AGH – The Art Gallery of Hamilton has opened their latest exhibit featuring the work of renowned Canadian artist Ken Danby. Tiger-Cats fans can bring their home game ticket to the AGH during the Ken Danby exhibit to receive 2-for-1 admission! Now through January 15.
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 Saturday starting at 1:30 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.
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 new 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 linebacker Simoni Lawrence with a donation to the Salvation Army and the Play Action Minor Football Program.
VOTE FOR THE BELAIRDIRECT PROTECTOR OF THE GAME – Who’s your belairdirect Protector of the Game? Cast your vote after the final whistle 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 includes youth activations like stations for face painting, a photo booth and vertical jump activities.
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 jackets. 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 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 vs. ALOUETTES
The Tiger-Cats return to Tim Hortons Field on Saturday, November 5 to host the Montreal Alouettes, presented by Nissan. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Click here to secure your seats, or call 905-547-2287 to speak to a ticket representative, before the game sells out.