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BC Lions Announce 2025 Schedule
BC Lions fans can start planning their 2025 football season. This morning, the CFL officially dropped next year’s schedule.
“We’re excited for our fans to once again enjoy some of our popular game themes that have been a major hit these past couple of seasons. We also look forward to once again hosting a big Concert Kickoff to ring in a new season of Lions football,” said Lions president Duane Vienneau.
The Lions kick off their 71st season on Saturday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m., hosting the Edmonton Elks at BC Place for the fourth annual Concert Kickoff. No word yet on who’s performing, but we’ll find out soon.
Next home game is Saturday, June 21 at 4:00 p.m. against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, wrapping up a home-and-home series that starts June 12 in Manitoba, where head coach Buck Pierce will be making a return.
July is packed with back-to-back home games: the Saskatchewan Roughriders come through for the third annual Watermelon Smash on Saturday, July 19, and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats follow on Sunday, July 27. Both kick off at 4:00 p.m.
After a bye and two on the road, the Lions are back home on Saturday, August 16 at 4:00 p.m. to face the Montreal Alouettes.
September is a big month at home, starting with the Ottawa REDBLACKS on Friday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. Then on Friday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m., it’s the fifth annual Orange Shirt Day Game vs. the defending Grey Cup champs, the Toronto Argonauts, to honour Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
October opens with a visit from Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, October 4 at 4:00 p.m.—that’s the third annual Gravy Bowl. The home schedule wraps up on Friday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. with a second visit from the Elks.
The road to the 112th Grey Cup ends in Winnipeg on Sunday, November 16 at Princess Auto Stadium.
Grab your 2025 BC Lions season tickets now and be there for every moment.
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Toronto Tempo Could Make WNBA Attendance History in Montreal
The Toronto Tempo are on the verge of making WNBA history when they bring their Cross-Canada Series to Montreal next month.
The Tempo will face the Atlanta Dream at the Bell Centre on July 10, with the possibility of setting a new attendance record for a WNBA game. If the game sells out, more than 22,000 fans would fill the arena, surpassing the current WNBA regular-season attendance record of 20,711 set by the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena in 2024.
A packed Bell Centre would also eclipse the WNBA playoff attendance record of 22,076, which was established during Game 3 of the 2003 WNBA Finals between the Detroit Shock and Los Angeles Sparks before being matched in Game 5 of the 2007 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and Detroit Shock. It would mark the largest crowd ever for a professional women’s basketball regular-season game, breaking the previous record of 21,490 set during an Unrivaled game in Philadelphia earlier this year.
The potential milestone comes during the Tempo‘s inaugural WNBA season and would add another chapter to the continued growth of women’s basketball in Canada.
“Playing two games in Montreal this summer is a huge moment for the Tempo and for basketball in Canada,” said Tempo President Teresa Resch. “From the beginning, we’ve said we want to be Canada’s team, and bringing the WNBA to Montreal is an important part of that vision. There is such a strong and passionate basketball community in Quebec, and we’re excited to connect with fans there in a meaningful way. We can’t wait to experience the energy inside the Bell Centre and continue growing the game across the country together.”
The Cross-Canada Series will offer more than basketball. Throughout the weekend, the Tempo will host community events, youth programs and fan experiences aimed at growing the sport across Quebec.
The team is partnering with Ball Her Way and the Mathurin Family Foundation to increase access to basketball for young athletes, including a girls’ 3-on-3 tournament presented by Canadian Tire featuring teams from Montreal and Quebec City. The Tempo say more community investments and programming in the Montreal area will be announced in the coming months.
Fans can take part in Tempo Live at the Bell Centre on July 11. The free event will include interactive basketball activities, community clinics, exclusive merchandise and family-friendly entertainment.
The weekend concludes on July 12, when the Tempo host the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty at the Bell Centre at 3 p.m. ET as part of the Cross-Canada Series.
Tickets for both Montreal games are available through Ticketmaster.
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Toronto Tempo Unveil Bold “Rebel” Uniform Ahead of Inaugural Home Opener
The Toronto Tempo have revealed their new “Rebel” edition uniform, giving fans a first look at the alternate jersey the team will wear during its inaugural WNBA season.
The unveiling comes just ahead of the Tempo’s first-ever home opener and marks another milestone for the league’s newest franchise as it continues to establish its identity on and off the court.
The Rebel uniform is part of the WNBA’s league-wide alternate jersey program, which encourages each franchise to create a design that reflects its values, community, and culture. For the Tempo, that vision extends beyond Toronto.
The front of the jersey features “Tempo” across the chest, reinforcing the organization’s message that, while the club calls Toronto home, it represents basketball fans across Canada. The design is centered around the team’s secondary “T” logo, with speed lines extending outward to symbolize movement, pace, and the style of play the Tempo hope to bring to the court.
The uniform is finished in Borealis Blue, offering a cool contrast to the team’s signature Tempo Bordeaux colour. Flowing lines throughout the shorts are meant to capture the rhythm and motion of basketball, creating a look that emphasizes speed and constant movement.
The jersey also highlights two of the franchise’s founding partners. Beauty retailer Sephora appears on the shoulder, while CIBC’s logo is featured on the front of the jersey.
“The Rebel uniform is where we push boundaries and fully express who we are as the Toronto Tempo,” said Whitney Bell, the team’s Chief Marketing Officer, in a statement. “It’s bold, unapologetic, and rooted in the energy of our city. Every detail is designed to celebrate individuality, creativity, and the next generation of athletes and fans redefining the game. This jersey isn’t just something you wear—it’s a statement about where we’re going.”
Fans won’t have to wait long to get their own. The Toronto Tempo’s Rebel jersey is available now through the team’s online store (shop.torontotempo.com) as excitement continues to build for the franchise’s first season in the WNBA.