“Running back to Saskatoon” will continue to be what the Saskatchewan Roughriders do every May, for at least another three years!
The Green and White have agreed to continue hosting training camp at the University of Saskatchewan through 2027. The Riders held training camp in Saskatoon for most of the 1980s and 1990s before pivoting away from the city for most of the 2000s. The team returned to Saskatoon in 2013 and has held training camp there every year since, except for 2020 when the season was cancelled and 2021 when COVID-19 protocols were in place. Saskatchewan will hold rookie camp from May 7-9, followed by training camp, which will begin on May 11. The team will release a full training camp schedule next month. Following is the news release from the Roughriders…..
DATE: April 1, 2025
RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY
RELEASE: SR25-040
Roughriders Set to Host Coors Light Training Camp at USask Through 2027
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are pleased to announce that the Club will return to Saskatoon for Coors Light Training Camp under a new three-year agreement with the University of Saskatchewan.
For going on 30 seasons*, the Club has made the Bridge City its home for the month of May, conducting practices at Griffiths Stadium and providing a unique opportunity to connect with fans in central and northern Saskatchewan. This new contract ensures that tradition will continue through 2027.
“We are always pleased to welcome the Saskatchewan Roughriders to our campus for their training camp,” said Wade Epp, Associate Vice-President, Campus Operations at USask. “From staying with us and eating with us to showcasing and honing their skills on our fields, the Riders become part of our campus community every year. Watching the team practice has become a tradition for our surrounding community, and we are privileged to showcase everything our university has to offer.”
“For years, the university community and the Huskies football team have provided us with exceptional support, ensuring we have everything we need to have a successful camp,” said Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Jeremy O’Day. “Training Camp is a foundational part of the football season, and we couldn’t be happier to be returning to Saskatoon where year after year our fans welcome us back with open arms.”
Coors Light Training Camp will begin when the rookies take the field from May 7 to 9, with main camp kicking off on Sunday, May 11. Practices will run at Griffiths Stadium through the first preseason game before the team returns to Regina and its home at Mosaic Stadium on May 25 for the final week of camp. A detailed training camp schedule will be released in May.
