GREY CUP ARRIVES IN WINNIPEG
Canadian Armed Forces to deliver iconic trophy
TORONTO (November 3, 2025) – Media members are invited to the arrival of the Grey Cup trophy as the Canadian Football League (CFL), the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the 2025 Grey Cup Festival officially welcome the championship trophy to Winnipeg to kick off Grey Cup Week festivities.
Media members are invited to capture the official Grey Cup Arrival Ceremony taking place at The Forks – CN Stage and Field.
The event is open to the public, however, seating is strictly limited to VIPs only.
Media wishing to capture the event must be in position and ready to shoot no later than 20 minutes prior to the anticipated start time of 1 p.m. CT.
Those wishing to attend the Grey Cup Arrival must RSVP directly to Lucas Barrett, AVP, Communications and Public Affairs at lbarrett@cfl.ca before 5 p.m. CT on Saturday, November 8.
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT
- Grey Cup Arrival to Winnipeg
- Public trophy arrival and official welcome ceremony
- Photo and video opportunities
WHEN
- Sunday, November 9
- Event: 1 p.m. CT (approx.)
- Media must be set up and ready by 12:40 p.m. CT
- Meeting area: The “Winnipeg sign” at CN Stage and Field
WHERE
- The Forks – CN Stage and Field
1 Forks Market Rd.
Winnipeg
R3C 0L5
WHO
- Scott Gillingham, Mayor of Winnipeg
- Major-General Chris McKenna, 1 Canadian Air Division Commander
- David Chartrand, President of the Manitoba Metis Federation
- Gordon Bluesky, Chief of the Treaty One Nations
- Dayna Spiring, Grey Cup Festival Co-Chair
- Wade Miller, President and CEO, Winnipeg Football Club
- Stewart Johnston, Commissioner, Canadian Football League
RSVP
- Lucas Barrett, AVP, Communications and Public Affairs at lbarrett@cfl.ca