The Saskatchewan Roughriders are once again on top of the Canadian Football League, capturing the 2025 Grey Cup championship in a thrilling victory that has sent waves of jubilation across the province. The team defeated the Montreal Alouettes with a final score of 25-17 at Winnipeg's Princess Auto Stadium, claiming their first title since 2013 and ending a 12-year championship drought.
A Victory Felt Across Saskatchewan
For lifelong fans like Lee Mountain, who has supported the team for 65 years, witnessing this victory was an emotional and pivotal moment. Having followed the Riders since the era of legend Ron Lancaster and their first championship in 1966, Mountain made the trip to Winnipeg knowing she couldn't miss this potential historic win.
"I've seen the team go through so many lows — all the years where the team was struggling to get a win," Mountain reflected. "So to see them win the Grey Cup was just an awe-inspiring experience." She perfectly captured the team's profound connection to its home, stating, "In a way, the Riders are like the spirit of Saskatchewan. The whole province thrives when the team's doing well."
Green Mile Erupts in Celebration
Back in Regina, the victory ignited an immediate and passionate celebration. Nathan Clearihue, watching the game from his home, was moved to tears by the win. "We're only at five Grey Cups, so every one is just special," he expressed. "I just get overtaken by my passion for the Riders."
That passion spilled onto the streets as hundreds of fans descended upon the iconic Green Mile at the intersection of Albert Street and Victoria Avenue. The cordoned-off area was filled with cheering, singing fans, while a constant chorus of car horns celebrated the periphery. In a heartfelt display of pride, fans carried their own homemade, tin-foiled replica of the Grey Cup trophy, symbolizing the communal joy of the long-awaited victory.
A Champion's Welcome Home
The celebration continued on Monday, November 17, 2025, as the team returned to a hero's welcome in Regina. After landing at the Regina International Airport, the Roughriders headed to a rally at a packed Mosaic Stadium.
Players and coaches waved to the roaring crowd from the stadium's upper concourse. The air was electric with chants of "Let's go Riders" as receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker proudly held the coveted Grey Cup trophy aloft for all of Rider Nation to see, cementing a moment that will be cherished for years to come.
