The 112th Grey Cup is set to take over Winnipeg from November 10–16, 2025, bringing Canada’s biggest social event to the heart of the prairies! While there’s huge excitement for the championship, Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans will be watching from the stands this year. The home team was unfortunately knocked out in the playoffs, marking an end to their streak of recent Grey Cup appearances.
Despite the hometown team missing the main event, the city is ready to host a massive party for the thousands of fans descending on Winnipeg. The 112th Grey Cup will feature an epic battle between the Montreal Alouettes, the East Division champions, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the West Division champions, playing for the CFL’s most prestigious trophy at Princess Auto Stadium on Sunday, November 16.
Here is your essential guide to all the Grey Cup Festival festivities taking place in Winnipeg throughout the week.
Major Ticketed Events
The festival features a packed schedule of legendary social events, many of which are already nearing capacity:
- Coors Light Concert Series + Team Social Passes (Nov 13-15): A three-day musical party featuring major acts.
- Winnipeg Free Press CFLAA Legends Luncheon (Nov 14): An opportunity for fans to dine and hear from legendary CFL alumni.
- CIBC Taste of the CFL (Nov 14): A premier culinary event showcasing the best of Winnipeg while celebrating the CFL.
- CFL Player Awards (Nov 13): The league’s annual awards ceremony honouring the top players and performances of the season.
- Gala Dinner Presented by Johnston Group & Payworks (Nov 15): A prestigious evening event leading up to the game.
- PlayNow Grey Cup HQ: The central hub for many fan and media events throughout the week.
- Tri-Indigenous Energy Pregame Indoor Tailgate (Nov 16): A unique indoor tailgate experience before kickoff.
Free Fan & Community Events
For fans looking to soak up the atmosphere without a ticket, the festival offers an incredible lineup of free, family-friendly events:
- Wawanesa Street Festival (Nov 13-15): The heart of the festival, featuring live entertainment, food vendors, interactive games, and a vibrant street party atmosphere.
- TELUS CFL Fan Experience (Nov 12-15): An interactive zone where fans can test their football skills, meet players, and explore the history of the CFL.
- Canada Life Family Zone (Nov 13-15): A dedicated area for young fans and families to enjoy kid-friendly activities.
- TDS Law Outdoor Social (Nov 13-15): An outdoor gathering spot to enjoy the ambiance with food and drink.
- MB Hydro Santa Parade Grey Cup Edition (Nov 15): Winnipeg’s traditional holiday parade gets a special Grey Cup twist.
- GMC Cheer Extravaganza (Nov 15): A high-energy showcase featuring cheer teams from across the CFL.
