Excitement continues to build as the Saskatchewan Roughriders countdown to the 2024 season.
Today the team announced more opportunities for families and fans across the nation to experience the excitement of Rider football:
From the annual Green and White Day in Saskatoon to the Rider Rally at Mosaic Stadium the Riders are ready to welcome all of Rider Nation to kick-off the season.
Plus, new this year the Rider Road Trip could bring the excitement right to your community. Also returning this season will be the cross-country Riderville tour!
There will be more ways to experience Roughrider football than ever before.
Here are some of this years event.
Event: Draft Party
Date: April 30, 2024
Time: Doors Open at 5:00 PM
Location: Harvard’s Studio 620 Lounge, Regina SK
Cost: Free – Season Ticket Member Exclusive
This exclusive event is a terrific way to kick off the season! Season Ticket Members will hear from Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Jeremy O’Day and Head Coach Corey Mace moments before they enter the war room to make their first-round selection in the 2024 CFL Draft. Previously drafted current Rider players will also be on hand for a Q&A. The first two rounds of the CFL Draft will air on screen around the room.
Event: Green & White Day
Date: May 18, 2024
Time: Gates Open at 12:00 PM
Location: Gordie Howe Sports Complex, Saskatoon SK
Cost: Free
Green & White Day gives an up-close look at the 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders for fans in the Saskatoon area just days before the first pre-season game. The event takes place during Coors Light Training Camp and includes the annual State of the Nation address with Craig Reynolds, Jeremy O’Day and Corey Mace. Enjoy live drills, an autograph session, appearances from the 620 CKRM Rider Cheer Team, Rider Pep Band and Gainer the Gopher and a Family Fun Zone!
Event: Rider Rally
Date: May 25, 2024
Time: Gates Open at 1:00 PM
Location: Mosaic Stadium, Regina SK
Cost: Free
Rider Rally is our official “Welcome Back” event for fans to return to our home at Mosaic Stadium for the season. Join a massive Rider Nation watch party as we stream our pre-season away game against the Edmonton Elks on the SaskTel MaxTron! Celebrate the return of the Riders with family-focused on-field games and events throughout the afternoon.
Event: Riders on the Road Presented by McDougall Auctioneers
Date: June 8, 2024, June 16, 2024 and September 7, 2024
Time: Scheduled around Kickoff Times
Location: TBD
Cost: Free
Riders on the Road events are brand new for 2024! Events will feature a watch party in communities across Saskatchewan, presented by McDougall Auctioneers. Featuring fun and games for all ages, fans can join Gainer, the 620 CKRM Rider Cheer Team and Pep Band, along with Rider Alumni to cheer on the Roughriders! The event boasts a half-time auction of the Ultimate Rider Fan Package, including a sideline experience and more, donated by McDougall Auctioneers.
Event: The Riderville Tour
Location: Vancouver
Date: July 13, 2024
Location: Ottawa
Date: August 8, 2024
Location: Calgary
Date: September 20, 2024
Cost: Free
The Riderville Tour is back, with stops in Vancouver, Ottawa and Calgary this season! Stay tuned to find out the locations of our Riderville takeovers and come party pre-game with Rider fans from across the country. Featuring player appearances, watermelon eating contests and other entertainment, fans can celebrate the roots of Rider Nation that run Green across Canada.
Event: Junior Cheer
Camp Date: July 27, 2024
Game Date: August 3, 2024
Location: Mosaic Stadium
This one-of-a-kind camp, hosted by the 620 CKRM Rider Cheer Team on July 27th culminates with an in-game halftime performance during the August 3rd Family Day theme game. Participants will learn a special routine and receive a shirt and poms, as well as lunches and snacks throughout the day. Enjoy guest appearances by Gainer the Gopher and Roughrider players! Registration will open in July.
Event: Fan Day Presented by Capital Auto Group
Date: August 31, 2024
Location: Mosaic Stadium
The complete Labour Day Weekend experience is back with Fan Day Presented by Capital Auto Group on August 31st, the day before our annual showdown against the Blue Bombers! Join us at Mosaic Stadium for a day of fun-filled family activities, including an open practice and activities on the turf. Post-practice, all Players, Coaches and Cheer Team members will be available for one-hour to sign autographs up on the concourse.