Riders getting set for last game at Mosaic Stadium

After years of waiting for the new stadium, the Saskatchewan Roughriders will soon be playing their final game at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday.

During the event, the organization plans to have appearances from Roughrider greats and special dignitaries as well as country singer Jess Moskaluke and singer Jason Plumb. The Jack Semple Band will also perform at half-time.

“It really is going to be a wonderful celebration,” said Steve Mazurak, Riders Vice President of Sales & Partnerships.

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Ninety five per cent of tickets have been sold for the game.

“It’s going to be just a fun time to sit down and give this wonderful stadium due respect, due honour that the end is here and going to be moving on wards and upwards,” Mazurak added.

Below are a list of events for the last game at Mosaic Stadium:

• 2:00pm – GoodLife Fan Fest gates open
• 3:30pm – Mosaic Stadium gates open (Fans are encouraged to get inside the stadium early as the party begins before kickoff.)
• 5:00pm – Kickoff with the Saskatchewan Roughriders taking on the B.C. Lions
• Halftime – Capital Auto Mall Tailgates and Touchdowns Truck Giveaway and extended half-time concert featuring Jess Moskaluke, light show, pyrotechnics and some “luminous” help from the fans.
• End of game – A once-in-a-lifetime 25 minute closing celebration including video, pyrotechnics and special guests.