2016 Grey Cup @ BMO Field

**Scooter McCray** · 03-29-2016, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by ArgofanIan

I know its likely decided already ... but I hope they don't under estimate the interest in the GC this year. It should be a home game for an Ontario team... that has something to prove. I think if they price the tickets correctly...there should be fans of one of the Ontario teams looking for last minute tickets... would be a missed opportunity if they don't have near 40 000 tickets to me ....

Agree with you. Chances are high it will be Toronto, Hamilton or Ottawa in the game, and those fan bases will each buy up plenty of seats to attend the Grey Cup with their team in it. Even Montreal would probably travel well to see their team in the game.

**jerrym** · 04-04-2016, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by ArgofanIan

I know its likely decided already ... but I hope they don't under estimate the interest in the GC this year. It should be a home game for an Ontario team... that has something to prove. I think if they price the tickets correctly...there should be fans of one of the Ontario teams looking for last minute tickets... would be a missed opportunity if they don't have near 40 000 tickets to me ....

Hopefully, the Argos will have a good season in order to build interest as the Grey Cup approaches and that ownership does a better job of building on such interest than Braley did following the Grey Cup win in 2012.

**R.J** · 04-05-2016, 04:46 PM

I posted over on the behind the scenes thread, but this part is better suited here.
http://www.thespec.com/sports-story/...ng-to-a-close/

he new-look BMO Field should be able to accommodate 35,000 to 38,000 for the Grey Cup and Winter Classic.

I was hoping for at least 40,000. I really wish the League would push the owners to ensure that Grey Cup capacity of their venues have to be at least 45-50,000, but it looks like those days are gone.

**Neely2005** · 04-05-2016, 08:49 PM

@CFL_News: Capacity will be just under 27,000 for the Argonauts, whose regular-season home opener is June 23. - @NeilMDavidson #CFL #Argos

https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/717455341320011776

@CFL_News: New-look @BMOField should be able to accommodate 35,000 to 38,000 for the Grey Cup and Winter Classic. - @NeilMDavidson #CFL #Argos

https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/717452476782403584

**Neely2005** · 05-16-2016, 12:40 PM

Shouldn't the pricing have already been released to Argonauts Season Ticket holders? I was speaking to some fans of other teams and they were shocked that the pricing hasn't been released yet. Does anyone remember when the pricing usually comes out?

**AngeloV** · 05-16-2016, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Neely2005

Shouldn't the pricing have already been released to Argonauts Season Ticket holders? I was speaking to some fans of other teams and they were shocked that the pricing hasn't been released yet. Does anyone remember when the pricing usually comes out?

My bet is that they are waiting on exact seating structure to be finalized.

**Mr. Pike** · 05-16-2016, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Neely2005

Shouldn't the pricing have already been released to Argonauts Season Ticket holders? I was speaking to some fans of other teams and they were shocked that the pricing hasn't been released yet. Does anyone remember when the pricing usually comes out?

I actually emailed the league 10 days or so ago with this exact question , the CFL passed me off to the Argos and the reply I got back was by the 1st of June information should be out , I am a ssh with Hamilton so I expect Argo ssh's will have something before then .

P.S The Argo season preview press conference is taking place to-day at 1pm so maybe some news on tickets etc .

**Neely2005** · 05-16-2016, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Pike

I actually emailed the league 10 days or so ago with this exact question , the CFL passed me off to the Argos and the reply I got back was by the 1st of June information should be out , I am a ssh with Hamilton so I expect Argo ssh's will have something before then .

P.S The Argo season preview press conference is taking place to-day at 1pm so maybe some news on tickets etc.

Thanks, I hadn't heard anything about that. It would be nice if they streamed this on their website.

**BATKINSON001** · 05-18-2016, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Pike

I actually emailed the league 10 days or so ago with this exact question , the CFL passed me off to the Argos and the reply I got back was by the 1st of June information should be out , I am a ssh with Hamilton so I expect Argo ssh's will have something before then .

P.S The Argo season preview press conference is taking place to-day at 1pm so maybe some news on tickets etc .

this ever get posted online? I haven't heard anything, from the Argos as a season ticket holder.

**Downtownfan** · 05-24-2016, 12:13 PM

Should the Tragically Hip be at Grey Cup 2016 in what could be their last concert, in front of 40,000 live fans, and millions at home? It would a nice send off, and would certainly generate some interest. On the other hand, a case is to be made for a newer, younger act-- like the Weekend or Drake, in the Argos/CFL attempts to generate a wider fanbase.

**BATKINSON001** · 05-24-2016, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Downtownfan

Should the Tragically Hip be at Grey Cup 2016 in what could be their last concert, in front of 40,000 live fans, and millions at home? It would a nice send off, and would certainly generate some interest. On the other hand, a case is to be made for a newer, younger act-- like the Weekend or Drake, in the Argos/CFL attempts to generate a wider fanbase.

there's a petition already asking for them to do grey cup

**AngeloV** · 05-24-2016, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by Downtownfan

Should the Tragically Hip be at Grey Cup 2016 in what could be their last concert, in front of 40,000 live fans, and millions at home? It would a nice send off, and would certainly generate some interest. On the other hand, a case is to be made for a newer, younger act-- like the Weekend or Drake, in the Argos/CFL attempts to generate a wider fanbase.

No reason why they can't have 2 acts split the performance.

**jerrym** · 05-24-2016, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Downtownfan

Should the Tragically Hip be at Grey Cup 2016 in what could be their last concert, in front of 40,000 live fans, and millions at home? It would a nice send off, and would certainly generate some interest. On the other hand, a case is to be made for a newer, younger act-- like the Weekend or Drake, in the Argos/CFL attempts to generate a wider fanbase.

I'd love to see it happen.

**Golden Fleece** · 05-24-2016, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by Downtownfan

Should the Tragically Hip be at Grey Cup 2016 in what could be their last concert, in front of 40,000 live fans, and millions at home? It would a nice send off, and would certainly generate some interest. On the other hand, a case is to be made for a newer, younger act-- like the Weekend or Drake, in the Argos/CFL attempts to generate a wider fanbase.

The Hip at the Grey Cup would be poignant. I'd take a half time show at a regular season game too if it meant paying tribute to Downie one last time.

**Argos1983** · 06-01-2016, 08:17 AM

It's June 1st ---- shouldn't we be seeing some Grey Cup ticketing info by now? In past years this is about the time ticket sales to local (host) STH begins and then across the country to other CFL STH within about two weeks (ie. General public sale was June 13 2015 last year).

**BATKINSON001** · 06-01-2016, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by Argos1983

It's June 1st ---- shouldn't we be seeing some Grey Cup ticketing info by now? In past years this is about the time ticket sales to local (host) STH begins and then across the country to other CFL STH within about two weeks (ie. General public sale was June 13 2015 last year).

you could ask Copland In the Facebook q and a later today.

**1argoholic** · 06-01-2016, 09:15 AM

If The Hip is able they should do Grey Cup. I wouldn't class myself as a fan but I surely don't mind them in the least. It would be fitting and one whole heck of a lot better then the crap we could see at Grey Cup.