USask to host 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders preseason game
For the first time since 1991, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are bringing a preseason game to Saskatoon.
Friday morning (Aug. 15) in the High Above Room at the Staybridge Suites and Holiday Inn Express, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and University of Saskatchewan (USask) along with Tourism Saskatchewan, the City of Saskatoon, and Discover Saskatoon, announced that Griffiths Stadium in Nutrien Park will play host to a CFL preseason game in 2026.
"Bringing a Roughrider game to Saskatoon for the first time in over 30 years is truly special," said Roughriders President and CEO Craig Reynolds. "The passion of our fans in Saskatoon and the surrounding area has fueled us for decades and hosting this game at Griffiths Stadium is a celebration of that passion as well as a representation of what it means to be a team for the entire province. We couldn't be more excited to share this moment with them in their own backyard."
"We are thrilled to expand on our long-standing relationship with the Saskatchewan Roughriders by hosting a Canadian Football League preseason game at Griffiths Stadium in Nutrien Park in 2026," said USask President Peter Stoicheff. "This will be an exciting event for our university community, for the City of Saskatoon, and for football fans everywhere, and builds on the tradition of hosting the Riders training camp on our Saskatoon campus. The connection between the Roughriders organization and the university community continues to grow, with many Huskie football student-athletes moving on to play professionally with the Riders and across the CFL. We are also grateful to the provincial government's multi-million-dollar investment in a safe, state-of-the-art playing surface at Griffiths Stadium that has made hosting this event possible."
"Bringing a Saskatchewan Roughriders pre-season game to Saskatoon is a very exciting and unique opportunity for the city," said the Honourable Alana Ross, Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan. "This is more than a football game — it's a celebration of community pride, provincial unity, and the shared love of the game that brings our province together. We can't wait to cheer loud for Rider Nation in Saskatoon next May."
"We are absolutely thrilled to bring Rider football to Saskatoon! There is nothing quite like Rider Nation — and we know our community will proudly rise to the occasion to show just how deep the green and white runs here," said Mayor Cynthia Block. "Hosting this pre-season game is more than just about football — it's about celebrating our shared Saskatchewan spirit, supporting local businesses, and giving fans of all ages the chance to experience the excitement of Roughrider football right here at home. Let's pack the stands and show the league what Rider Pride really looks like!"
"Bringing the Roughriders to Saskatoon is a win both on and off the field," said Steph Clovechok, CEO of Discover Saskatoon. "Major events like this fuel our hotels, restaurants and local businesses, creating jobs, boosting our economy, and showcasing our city on a provincial and national stage. We're thrilled to work with our partners to make this game a moment our city will remember, and an example of the power of sport to drive economic and community growth."
"None of this would have been possible without the support of some incredible partners, as it is a Herculean effort to move our game-day operations from Mosaic Stadium to Griffiths Stadium," said Saskatchewan Roughriders President and CEO Craig Reynolds. "We are grateful for the support of Tourism Saskatchewan, the City of Saskatoon, Discover Saskatoon and the University of Saskatchewan for jumping in wholeheartedly to support us and make this special day a reality."
The complete 2026 CFL schedule, including dates of the preseason game at Griffiths Stadium, will be unveiled in the offseason.
The Huskie Football season is just around the corner, with the Dogs set to take on the UBC Thunderbirds Wednesday, August 20 in an exhibition match ahead of their season opener on Friday, August 29 in Edmonton. The Huskies will then return to Griffiths Stadium to host to T-Birds in their home-opener and 2026 Homecoming game on Friday, September 5. Single-game along with season tickets are available now at HuskieTickets.com.
"Bringing a Roughrider game to Saskatoon for the first time in over 30 years is truly special," said Roughriders President and CEO Craig Reynolds. "The passion of our fans in Saskatoon and the surrounding area has fueled us for decades and hosting this game at Griffiths Stadium is a celebration of that passion as well as a representation of what it means to be a team for the entire province. We couldn't be more excited to share this moment with them in their own backyard."
"We are thrilled to expand on our long-standing relationship with the Saskatchewan Roughriders by hosting a Canadian Football League preseason game at Griffiths Stadium in Nutrien Park in 2026," said USask President Peter Stoicheff. "This will be an exciting event for our university community, for the City of Saskatoon, and for football fans everywhere, and builds on the tradition of hosting the Riders training camp on our Saskatoon campus. The connection between the Roughriders organization and the university community continues to grow, with many Huskie football student-athletes moving on to play professionally with the Riders and across the CFL. We are also grateful to the provincial government's multi-million-dollar investment in a safe, state-of-the-art playing surface at Griffiths Stadium that has made hosting this event possible."
"Bringing a Saskatchewan Roughriders pre-season game to Saskatoon is a very exciting and unique opportunity for the city," said the Honourable Alana Ross, Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan. "This is more than a football game — it's a celebration of community pride, provincial unity, and the shared love of the game that brings our province together. We can't wait to cheer loud for Rider Nation in Saskatoon next May."
"We are absolutely thrilled to bring Rider football to Saskatoon! There is nothing quite like Rider Nation — and we know our community will proudly rise to the occasion to show just how deep the green and white runs here," said Mayor Cynthia Block. "Hosting this pre-season game is more than just about football — it's about celebrating our shared Saskatchewan spirit, supporting local businesses, and giving fans of all ages the chance to experience the excitement of Roughrider football right here at home. Let's pack the stands and show the league what Rider Pride really looks like!"
"Bringing the Roughriders to Saskatoon is a win both on and off the field," said Steph Clovechok, CEO of Discover Saskatoon. "Major events like this fuel our hotels, restaurants and local businesses, creating jobs, boosting our economy, and showcasing our city on a provincial and national stage. We're thrilled to work with our partners to make this game a moment our city will remember, and an example of the power of sport to drive economic and community growth."
"None of this would have been possible without the support of some incredible partners, as it is a Herculean effort to move our game-day operations from Mosaic Stadium to Griffiths Stadium," said Saskatchewan Roughriders President and CEO Craig Reynolds. "We are grateful for the support of Tourism Saskatchewan, the City of Saskatoon, Discover Saskatoon and the University of Saskatchewan for jumping in wholeheartedly to support us and make this special day a reality."
The complete 2026 CFL schedule, including dates of the preseason game at Griffiths Stadium, will be unveiled in the offseason.
The Huskie Football season is just around the corner, with the Dogs set to take on the UBC Thunderbirds Wednesday, August 20 in an exhibition match ahead of their season opener on Friday, August 29 in Edmonton. The Huskies will then return to Griffiths Stadium to host to T-Birds in their home-opener and 2026 Homecoming game on Friday, September 5. Single-game along with season tickets are available now at HuskieTickets.com.