Saskatchewan Roughriders Unveil Tailgating Plans for 2026 CFL Season
Football fans in Saskatchewan will finally get to experience the beloved tradition of tailgating before Roughriders home games starting in the 2026 CFL season. The team has revealed comprehensive details about how the pre-game festivities will operate at Mosaic Stadium, marking a significant shift in game day culture for Regina football enthusiasts.
Lottery System for Tailgate Spots
The process begins with a lottery system exclusively available to season ticket holders. From now until March 5 at midnight, eligible fans can enter the random-draw lottery through their online accounts. While entering the lottery is completely free, successful applicants will need to pay $500 for the entire season to secure their tailgating space.
Each tailgate spot will include two parking spaces - one designated for a vehicle and another specifically for the tailgate setup itself. This arrangement ensures participants have adequate room for their pre-game celebrations while maintaining organization in the Mosaic Stadium parking lot.
Tailgating Regulations and Policies
The Roughriders have established clear guidelines for the tailgating experience. Participants will be permitted to bring their own food and alcohol into their designated areas, with preparation and consumption restricted to their assigned spaces. While only lottery winners will be allowed to set up tailgate equipment, the general parking lot area will remain accessible to all fans on foot.
"The full regulations are still being finalized in coordination with the province," noted Roughriders representatives. This collaboration follows recent provincial legislation that paved the way for tailgating to become legal at Saskatchewan sporting events.
Important Details for Fans
- Single-game tailgate spots will not be available for purchase
- Home playoff tailgate spots will be provided at no additional cost if applicable
- Selected lottery winners will be contacted by Roughriders representatives in April
- Season tickets remain available for those wishing to participate in the lottery
This initiative represents a major milestone for Saskatchewan football culture, bringing a tradition popular in other North American markets to local fans for the first time. The 2026 season will mark the inaugural implementation of organized tailgating at Roughriders home games, creating new opportunities for fan engagement and community building around CFL football in Regina.
The team's approach balances fan excitement with practical considerations, ensuring the tailgating experience enhances rather than disrupts the game day atmosphere at Mosaic Stadium. As preparations continue, football enthusiasts across Saskatchewan are already anticipating the enhanced pre-game festivities that will accompany Roughriders home games beginning in 2026.
