HAMILTON, ON (Nov. 7, 2025) – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that the 2025 Eastern Final, to be held on Saturday, November 8 in Hamilton vs. the Montreal Alouettes, is sold out. The winner of the game will advance to the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg.
A limited number of Stipley End Zone Social tickets have been released and can be purchased at ticats.ca/tickets, by calling (905) 547-2287, or by emailing tickets@ticats.ca.
The Blackout is a playoff tradition in Hamilton where fans are encouraged to #WearBlack and arrive early to help create an electric playoff atmosphere for the biggest home game of the season.
The Eastern Final will feature several major highlights:
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Blackout Rally Towels giveaway for all fans
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A Halftime performance by JUNO-nominated Canadian rock band The Trews
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Pre-game concert on the Stipley Stage by Thunderstruck, the electrifying AC/DC tribute band
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Appearances from Tiger-Cats legends including Luke Tasker, Brandon Banks, Mike Filer, Chris Van Zeyl, and Simoni Lawrence
Additional game day programming includes:
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Enhanced South Plaza entertainment beginning at 12:30 pm ET
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Performance by the Burlington Teen Tour Band
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Argylls Pipes & Drums with a special Remembrance Day tribute
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Military flyover
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Expanded Eastern Final Kickoff Show on the stadium videoboard
Gates will open at 1:00 p.m. ET. Fans encouraged to be in their seats for showtime at 2:30 p.m. ET.
