US EditionTouchdown 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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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.
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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