SASKATOON, Sask. - The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is set to play host to Football Day in Saskatoon, a marquee celebration of the sport, bringing together fans from across the region for a day of games, activities, and community. Hosted at Griffiths Stadium in Nutrien Park, the USask Huskies, Saskatoon Minor Football, Football Saskatchewan, and the Saskatoon Secondary Schools Athletics Association will partner to create an event designed to showcase the support of football at all levels.
Football Day in Saskatoon will kick off at 9:00 AM on
Saturday, October 4, 2025, with more than 1,900 youth athletes taking part in flag football games. Griffiths Stadium will also play host to tackle football matchups featuring hundreds of young players, a high school football game, and women's flag football action throughout the day.
The celebration culminates with a Huskie Football game under the lights set to feature a halftime fireworks celebration. For the young athletes across the city, all youth football players in Saskatoon and the surrounding region, in addition to those participating in the day's programming, will receive a $2 "Toonie Ticket" to attend the Huskie game.
Highlighted throughout the afternoon and into the evening will be Co-op Rally Alley, running from 1:00-7:00 PM and featuring live music, food trucks, beer gardens, face painting, and a variety of games and family-friendly activities. Open to the entire community, Rally Alley is FREE to attend.
Fans can also expect appearances from players and mascots representing partnering teams in the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Saskatoon Hilltops, and Saskatoon Valkyries.
Football Day in Saskatoon - Schedule*
9:00-6:00 PM - Flag Football Games on USask Grass Fields
9:00-10:45 AM - Kinsman Tackle Football at Griffiths Stadium
11:00-12:45 PM - Kinsman Tackle Football Game at Griffiths Stadium
12:00-7:00 PM - Rally Alley
12:00-2:45 PM - High School Football Game at Griffiths Stadium
3:00-3:45 PM - Women's Flag Football at Griffiths Stadium
7:00 PM - Huskie Football Game & Halftime Fireworks
*tentative schedule, subject to change prior to October 4, 2025.
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