Stamps, Riders game postponed due to air quality
TORONTO — Due to air quality concerns, the Canadian Football League (CFL) game between the Calgary Stampeders and the Saskatchewan Roughriders on July 11 has been postponed to Saturday, July 12 at 2 p.m. local/4 p.m. ET.
The decision was made by the CFL League Office, the competing teams and the CFL Players’ Association.
The game was originally scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. local/9 p.m. ET, before being delayed.
In order for players to take the field, the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI+) must be seven or below. The index failed to reach the threshold needed to safely commence the game.
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Tickets for the postponed game will be valid for the make-up game.
UPDATED WEEK 6 SCHEDULE
- July 12 | CGY at SSK | 4 p.m. ET
- July 12 | OTT at HAM | 7 p.m. ET
- July 13 | BC at EDM | 7 p.m. ET
