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Fans Converge on Winnipeg for Grey Cup as CFL Elevates French Presence

The league will split the anthem between English and French, with French used in announcements and on the scoreboard.

Overview

  • The 112th Grey Cup pairs the Montreal Alouettes against the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Winnipeg’s Princess Auto Stadium on Sunday.
  • Large contingents of travelling supporters from Quebec and beyond are arriving, with some Alouettes fans leaning into superstitions like wearing unwashed jerseys.
  • Superfans describe the weekend as a national gathering, with elaborate costumes, street festivals, concerts and cooking competitions drawing crowds.
  • Montreal returns after winning the 2023 championship, while Saskatchewan seeks a fifth title, adding to the weekend’s pull for neutral fans.
  • The CFL’s bilingual push follows earlier criticism about limited French at league events, according to spokesperson Guillaume Tremblay-St-Gelais.