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Touchdown for Langford: B.C. Lions to play Calgary at city's stadium

The B.C. Lions will face the Calgary Stampeders at Starlight Stadium in Langford on May 19, as announced by the football club and the City of Langford on February 6.
Langford city officials have been in discussions with the B.C. Lions about hosting a game since 2022, following a previous announcement about a game in Victoria.
The game is expected to have a significant economic impact, with Destination Greater Victoria estimating $16 million from event attendees spending at local businesses.
Lions' President Duane Vienneau noted that this event will provide exposure for Langford and a chance for local youth to see professional sports in their city.

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Victoria Buzz

BC Lions returning to Vancouver Island for pre-season game in Langford

This coming May! 🏈 The post BC Lions returning to Vancouver Island for pre-season game in Langford appeared first on Victoria Buzz.

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Smithers Interior News

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Touchdown for Langford: B.C. Lions to play Calgary at Vancouver Island stadium

Victoria quarterback star Nathan Rourke will join the line-up for the May 19 game

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Touchdown for Langford: B.C. Lions to play Calgary at city's stadium

Victoria quarterback star Nathan Rourke will join the line-up for the May 19 game

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Victoria News

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B.C. Lions to play Stampeders on May Long Weekend in Langford

It's the first time the Lions will play at the stadium

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Island Social Trends

BC Lions pre-season game on May long weekend at Starlight Stadium - Island Social Trends

Thursday February 6, 2025 | LANGFORD, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends On a snowy day here in February, the big news came that the BC Lions will play their first pre-season game at Starlight Stadium in Langford. BC Lions will hit the turf against the Calgary Stampeders. Game day is Monday […] The post BC Lions pre-season game on May long weekend at Starlight Stadium appeared first on Island Social Trends.

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BC Lions coming to Langford for pre-season game against Calgary Stampeders

The BC Lions are coming back to Vancouver Island for a pre-season game against the Calgary Stampeders in Langford this spring. The Lions will play their pre-season opener at Starlight Stadium on May 19, during the Victoria Day long weekend, with the kick-off set for 1 p.m. “It’s the first game of the year. It’s the actual first game, no other pre-season will be before that,” says Lions’ president Duane Vienneau. The Island game comes after the B…

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