FOG BLOG SPORTS LOG: 109TH GREY CUP IN SASKATCHEWAN HOSTING BLUE BOMBERS VS. ARGONAUTS!
LOTS OF FESTIVITIES SURROUND THIS YEAR'S GREY CUP THIS WEEKEND! ITS THE 109TH WITH SASKATCHEWAN HOSTING THE EVENT WITH THE TORONTO ARGONAUTS 12-7 VS. THE WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS 16-3. BEING A TORONTO NATIVE , YOU KNOW WHO I'M GOING FOR......LOL! THE GAME KICKS OFF ON SUNDAY AT 7 PM. Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line, American country pop artist Jordan Davis and Canadian singer Josh Ross will play what the league called a "one-time-only" halftime performance by "country all-stars."....................As fans eagerly await the 109th Grey Cup in Regina, there is a full schedule of events taking place for everyone to celebrate Regina and the CFL. And while the festival runs from Nov. 15 to Nov. 20, ending with the big game, Thursday, Nov. 17 is perhaps the day most jam-packed with events for families to enjoy.
Here is what’s taking place on Thursday. NextGen Energy Street Festival
From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., fans can gather at Confederation Park to experience music and celebrations throughout the day. It will also act as a hub for many other events. Admission to the festival is free.
The Harvard Media Community Stage also kicks off Thursday in Confederation Park, where award-winning Regina roots artist JJ Voss will be performing with more acts throughout the day.
Esports Showcase
Thursday will see the start of the first Grey Cup e-sports tournament. A prize of $50,000 is up for grabs for the winner, marking the single largest cash pot in the history of Canadian e-sports. Winners from other tournaments in CFL cities will be in attendance, and a number of top 100-ranked players from around the world will be there for the Super Smash Bros tournament.
You can check out the showcase at the Brandt Centre for free from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. That's just to name a few , then the big game on Sunday!
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