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Calgary to host Grey Cup in 2019

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Randy Ambrosie announces Grey Cup coming to Calgary in 2019
WATCH: CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie announces Calgary as the host of the 2019 Grey Cup – Apr 25, 2018

Calgary will be the host city of the Grey Cup in 2019.

“The 107th Grey Cup is going to be held here in the beautiful city of Calgary,” said CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie said Wednesday morning.

The game will be played on Nov. 24, 2019, and will mark the first time Calgary has hosted the Grey Cup in a decade, the CFL said in a press release Wednesday.

Calgary hosted in 2009, 2000, 1993 and 1975, the release said.

WATCH: Calgary Stampeders president and general manager says Calgarians started the Grey Cup party and he’s thrilled to bring it to Calgary.

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Calgary Stampeders president John Hufnagel on Grey Cup 2019

John Hufnagel, president and general manager of the Calgary Stampeders said Calgary has a tradition of hosting world-class events.

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“I know that hosting the 2019 Grey Cup will only enhance the well-deserved reputation,” he said. “We are very grateful for this opportunity and we look forward to welcoming CFL fans from across Canada to our house in 2019.”

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Culture and Tourism Minister Ricardo Miranda said the province will be investing $1.5 million to help with the game and festivities.

WATCH: Alberta Minister of Culture and Tourism announces the province will spend $1.5 million on the 2019 Grey Cup in Calgary.

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The Grey Cup will also feature a week-long festival with a variety of programming for all ages, the press release said.

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WATCH: Brad Shaw says he is proud to bring Grey Cup to home city.

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Fans who wish to purchase Stampeders season tickets for the 2018 season will also have the option of buying a Grey Cup seat for 2019 in advance of the general public, the release added.

 

 

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