REDBLACKS Set for Grey Cup Showdown Against Stampeders

Published on: 6/22/2025

The REDBLACKS will play the Calgary Stampeders in the 106th Grey Cup on November 25th in Edmonton. The REDBLACKS won the East Division regular season championship with an 11-7 record. Jonathan Rose, who was suspended earlier in the week for contacting an official in the East Final, will be allowed to play in the Grey Cup game.

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