WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE GAME
CANADIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME GAME – Please stay in your seats at halftime for a special presentation as the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the CFL and the Tiger-Cats celebrate the contributions of Kelvin Anderson, Anthony Calvillo, Mike O’Shea, Geroy Simon, Stan Schwartz and Brian Towriss.
PREGAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION WITH HALL OF FAMERS – The Class of 2017 will be joined by a handful of past Hall of Famers to sign autographs in the FirstOntario Community Lounge (behind Section 119) from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Please enter through Pioneer Gate (Gate 1) beginning at 5:30 to get your autographs!
NISSAN TITAN BBQ IN THE SOUTH PLAZA – Nissan his hosting a barbecue from 5-7 p.m. outside of FirstOntario Gate (Gate 2). Stop by for a hamburger or hot dog, free of charge with a donation to the Nissan Kickoff Project. Please note that you must finish your burger or hot dog before entering the stadium.
PREGAME GATHERING IN THE STIPLEY AT 5:30 P.M. – Eager to get into the stadium and soak in the atmosphere? The Pioneer Gate (Gate 1) and FirstOntario Gate (Gate 2) will open 90 minutes before the game (5:30 p.m.) for a pregame gathering in The Stipley. Enjoy music, beverages in the shadow of the newly relocated Touchdown Whistle and some old fashioned BBQ eats, courtesy of the Stipley Smokehouse. At 6 p.m., the stadium opens and guests can make their way to their seats.
TICATS FOAM FINGERS – Nissan is also giving away a limited number of Tiger-Cats foam fingers as fans enter the stadium on Friday night. Be sure to grab yours, while quantities remain!
GATES OPEN AT 6 P.M. – Per Tim Hortons Field security protocol, security wanding will be in effect at all stadium gates. Please remember to remove the contents of your pockets, including your phone, and have your game tickets ready for presentation to reduce wait times to enter.
FAMILIES ON THE FIELD – At the conclusion of the game, fans will be welcomed onto the turf at Tim Hortons Field to play in the footsteps of their Black & Gold idols. Families on the Field, presented by Summer Fresh, provides children with an exclusive and memorable opportunity, whether it’s tossing around a football with mom or taking photos at the 55-yard line with dad. Families on the Field begins 15 minutes after the conclusion of the game and wraps up 35 minutes after the final whistle.
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 E 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 p.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. Regardless of what gate you enter, enjoy 360 degree access around the stadium, crossing from west to east or east to west through the Pioneer Energy Zone or Coors Light Patio.
TIGER-CATS SHOP – Friday’s Game Day Specials are the Hooded Lightweight Jacket $49.99 (regularly $99.99) and the Women’s Lightweight Nylon Jacket $49.99 (regularly $109.99), while quantities remain. 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.
PREGAME PARTY AT BUFFALO WILD WINGS – Looking for a bite to eat before heading to the game? Rally with other Ticats fans at Buffalo Wild Wings in Stoney Creek (524 Centennial Pkwy. N., Hamilton), the official gameday hangout of the Tiger-Cats. Every game, one lucky fan will have the opportunity to win an upgraded Field Side Lounge experience, courtesy of Buffalo Wild Wings!
TICATS FIRST TD CONTEST – Log on to Twitter and use the hashtag #TicatsFirstTD to predict who’s going to score the Tiger-Cats first major of the game on Friday night for your chance to win a prize pack, courtesy of Johnsonville.
TELUS TWEET OF THE NIGHT – Tweeting a pic from the game? Use the hashtag #AllConnected for a chance to win a Tweet of the Night prize pack, courtesy of TELUS. TELUS will also give $1 to KidSport every time #AllConnected is used, helping to make the future of sport friendly for everyone.
SCAN YOUR CAN FOR A CHANCE TO WIN – Visit the Coors Light Patio (underneath the videoboard) during the game and scan your Coors Light can during the first half of the game for your chance to win cool prizes – look for the Coors Light Promo team!
FINDLAY DESIGNATED DRIVER – Are you the DD on Friday night? Log on to allaccess.ticats.ca once you arrive at the stadium and take the Findlay Designated Driver pledge for a chance to win a prize. On behalf of Findlay Law and the Tiger-Cats, thanks for taking one for the team and being the designated driver!
NEW 50/50 FORMAT – The Tiger-Cats have adopted electronic 50/50 ticket selling for the 2017 season. Receive a print out of your ticket numbers and watch the jackpot total increase in real time. Have to leave the game before the 50/50 draw takes place? No worries! Click here to see the winning number from the game, with up to six months for the lucky winner to claim their prize. For more details on electronic 50/50, click here.
FINDLAY FAMILY ZONE – Located at the north end of the lower west concourse of Tim Hortons Field, the Findlay Family Zone includes youth activations and activities, including the brand new Stripes’ Jungle playground! Make sure you stop by and register to be a Cub Club member!
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 (Gate 4) or TELUS Gate (Gate 5) located at the north corners of the stadium. Guests must have their ticket for re-entry.
NEXT HOME GAME – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 vs. TORONTO
The Ticats are back at Tim Hortons Field on Saturday, September 30 when they host the Toronto Argonauts, presented by Enercare. After a big Labour Day Classic win, the season series between the two teams is tied at one game a piece. Be there to cheer on the Ticats as they try to secure the Ballard Cup. Click here to secure your seats now or reach out to a Tiger-Cats ticket representative at 905-547-2287 or tickets@ticats.ca.
