EASTERN SEMI-FINAL GAME PREVIEW
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will begin their quest for the Grey Cup this Sunday at Tim Hortons Field against the defending champion Edmonton Eskimos. The Esks enter the postseason as winners of five of their last six games but the Ticats have history on their side with three straight playoff wins on home turf (2013-2015). The Eastern Semi-Final will also showcase two of the top quarterbacks in the CFL in Mike Reilly and Zach Collaros. Reilly leads the league in passing yards (5,554) while the Ticats lead the league in touchdown passes (34). Visit Ticats.ca for complete Eastern Semi-Final coverage.
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 Sunday starting at 10:30 a.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 9 a.m. 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.
SOUTH PLAZA ACTIVATIONS – On the way into Sunday’s game, check out the CFL’s activations in the South Plaza outside of Gate 1 and 2 for giveaways and prizes.
FINDLAY LINEUP CARDS & POSTER – The first 5,000 fans through the gates will receive a gameday roster and poster with a donation to the Salvation Army and the Play Action Minor Football Program.
TIGER-CATS SHOP – It’s the last home game of the season, which means it’s the perfect opportunity to grab a new hoodie, sweater or jacket from the Tiger-Cats Shop. The flagship store, located at the corner of Balsam Ave. and Cannon St., is open from 10 a.m. until 30 minutes after the final whistle.
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, presented by Baffin 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 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.
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.