REGINA – The CFL’S 2016 schedule pits the Saskatchewan Roughriders against the BC Lions for the last regular season game to be played at Mosaic Stadium.
Riders start the season on a week 1 bye, but on Week 2 they will open their season at home against the Argonauts on Thursday June 30th.
“We are excited to officially release the 2016 schedule,” stated Roughriders President and CEO Craig Reynolds.
“It is a challenging process for the league trying to create a competitive balance while taking into consideration each markets availabilities along with the broadcast needs. They should be commended for their efforts.”
Some other highlights for the Riders schedule include former local favourite turned Bomber Weston Dressler making his return to Mosaic Stadium on September 4th when the Riders host Winnipeg.
Riders Head Coach and GM Chris Jones will make his return to Edmonton on July 8th when the Eskimos host the Riders.
Below is the complete 2016 Roughriders schedule:
Saskatchewan Roughriders Schedule