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.