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HAMILTON, Ont. – May 28, 2026 – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today the club’s opening night musical lineup for the 2026 Canadian Football League season opener presented by FirstOntario Credit Union on Thursday, June 4 at Hamilton Stadium.
Hamilton native and singer-songwriter Terra Lightfoot will headline the halftime performance presented by Tourism Hamilton in celebration of Hamilton as a City of Music and one of Ontario’s premier live music destinations, with special guest Patrick Pentland from Canadian rock band, Sloan.
Kingston-based Eddy and the Dirty Boys will bring their high-energy rock sound to the Stipley Fan Zone with a pre-game performance on the Stipley Stage presented by Forty Creek Whisky.
Additional opening night performances will include DJ Prod Beenie performing at the Coors Original Bar and stadium-wide music throughout the evening from DJ Caprio.
Returning for its third season, the Stipley Stage presented by Forty Creek Whisky continues to feature live pre-game and halftime performances from local and regional musical acts throughout the CFL season at Hamilton Stadium. The full 2026 lineup, announced earlier this month, features a diverse group of performers from across Ontario.
The Tiger-Cats open the 2026 CFL season against the Montreal Alouettes in a rematch of the 2025 Eastern Final on Thursday, June 4. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Hamilton Stadium.
Fans can purchase tickets at ticats.ca/tickets.