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What to Expect at the Festival

The 2025 Grey Cup Festival runs from Monday, November 10 to Sunday, November 16, ending with the Grey Cup Championship Game at Princess Auto Stadium. Winnipeg is set to welcome more than 500,000 fans for a week of football culture, local eats and music. Bundle up and join the crowd as the city transforms into a festival zone filled with outdoor socials, concerts and community zones.

Free Events to Check Out

There’s no shortage of free fun during festival week. These events are open to all ages and bring together fans, families and visitors alike.

Mark your calendars:

• TELUS CFL Fan Experience | November 12 to 15
• Wawanesa Street Festival | November 13 to 15
• Canada Life Family Zone | November 13 to 15
• TDS Law Outdoor Social | November 13 to 15
• Santa Parade | November 15
• GMC Cheer Extravaganza | November 15

Explore downtown Winnipeg and the Wawanesa Street Festival. Let the kids loose in the Canada Life Family Zone or grab a selfie with Maple the Mascot. It's a choose-your-own-adventure kind of week.

Ticketed Events and Concerts

Want to take your experience to the next level? The Grey Cup Festival lineup includes ticketed events that combine live music, fine dining and unforgettable entertainment:

Highlights include:

• CFL Player Awards | November 13
• Coors Light Concert Series and Team Social Passes | November 13 to 15
• CIBC Taste of the CFL | November 14
• Winnipeg Free Press CFLAA Legends Luncheon | November 14
• Gala Dinner presented by Johnston Group and Payworks | November 15
• Tri-Indigenous Energy Pregame Indoor Tailgate | November 16

These events add another layer to your Grey Cup experience. Expect good food, big performances and a chance to see CFL greats.

What is a Manitoba Social?

No one throws a party quite like Manitobans. A traditional Manitoba social is a community fundraising party with music, dancing and a midnight snack table that’s the stuff of legends. It’s where friends, neighbours and complete strangers come together just for the fun of it.

That same energy fuels the Grey Cup Festival. It's a celebration on a national scale with all the local flavour. Check out the Manitoba social festival guidebook page to learn more about our social culture.

Things to Do in Winnipeg During Grey Cup Week

Make the most of Winnipeg by exploring the city during Grey Cup week. Between festival events, take time to experience the city’s art scene, history and local attractions. Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism’s in-depth guide, A 110-Yard Guide to Have the Best Grey Cup Week in Winnipeg, lists some of the city’s top attractions, restaurants and nightlife.

Places worth adding to your list:

• The Forks - Winnipeg’s historic gathering place with local shops, food halls and riverside trails
• Exchange District - A historic neighbourhood filled with art galleries, nightlife and shops
• Canadian Museum for Human Rights - One of the city’s iconic landmarks
• Princess Auto Stadium Hall of Fame - Celebrate Blue Bombers history at bluebombers.com
• Sport Manitoba Hall of Fame - Explore athletic excellence at sportmanitoba.ca
• Manitoba Museum - Learn about our football roots and prairie stories

Where to Eat and Catch the Game

Can’t make it into the stadium? Manitoba has no shortage of places to watch the game in full fan mode. Check out 10 Spots in Manitoba to Grab Grub and Watch the Game for cozy pubs, lively restaurants and local favourites where you can cheer on your team with a great meal and cold drink.

Extend Your Grey Cup Adventure

Your Grey Cup trip doesn’t have to end with the final whistle. Turn your visit into a Manitoba getaway with day trips from Winnipeg:

Make a day out of it with these trips from Winnipeg:

• Whiteshell Provincial Park - Lakes, forest trails and fireside lodge stays
• Birds Hill Provincial Park - An idyllic mix of hiking, nature and shopping at Pine Ridge Hollow
• Gimli - Lakeside charm with Icelandic history and local breweries
• Riding Mountain National Park - Cabins, wildlife and crisp cottage-country air

Plan Your Visit

Football, food and friendly fans are waiting for you at the 2025 Grey Cup Festival in Winnipeg. Start planning your trip today by visiting the Grey Cup Festival website and downloading the official festival guidebook for everything you need to know.