The Saskatchewan Roughriders are planning to introduce an official tailgating experience at Mosaic Stadium. Craig Reynolds, the president and CEO of the Roughriders Football Club, informed season ticket holders about this development. Reynolds mentioned in a communication that they have been collaborating with the Saskatchewan government to enhance the game day experience and aim to offer legal tailgating at Mosaic Stadium for home games starting next season.
Season ticket holders will have priority access to the tailgating spaces if the proposal moves forward. Tailgating involves pre-game gatherings where attendees eat and drink from their vehicles. While it often involves cooking food and consuming alcohol, public alcohol consumption, particularly in parking lots, is typically not permitted.
The Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Elks in other CFL markets have adopted tailgating with specific regulations. For instance, the Calgary Stampeders allow tailgating but strictly prohibit open alcohol consumption, with police monitoring the area. The Edmonton Elks have designated tailgating stalls before games, emphasizing that it is a non-licensed area and that open alcohol is prohibited.
The Saskatchewan government stated that they are actively exploring the Roughriders’ request to establish a regulated framework for tailgating at Mosaic Stadium. They highlighted the importance of public safety as a key consideration, indicating that any potential framework would necessitate collaboration with the City of Regina for such events.
Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) confirmed that they are working in conjunction with the Roughriders, the Saskatchewan Gaming and Liquor Authority, the City of Regina, and the province to address this matter.
