The City of Hamilton is proud to announce a special community celebration honouring hometown hero and global basketball superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for his record-breaking 2024-25 NBA season with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
A free public rally will take place on Thursday, August 7, at 3:00 p.m. at Hamilton Stadium, where Mayor Andrea Horwath will bestow Gilgeous-Alexander with the Key to the City, one of Hamilton’s highest honours.
SGA Community Rally Details
Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Location: Hamilton Stadium, 64 Melrose Ave. N., Hamilton, Ontario L8L 0C3
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m
PARKING LOTS: 1:00 PM
GATES: 3:00 PM
RETAIL (INSIDE GATE 5/SECTION 108): 3:00 PM
Attendees can access the rally through gates 4, 5, and 5B (Beechwood Ave)
Fans will be on the field.
STARTING AT 4:30 PM
Canada Basketball Experience
For the first time, Canada Basketball is activating a basketball experience in the South Plaza! Enjoy free games and enjoy the Canada Basketball Pop-up with exclusive SGA Team Canada Merch!
South Plaza Shootaround
Shoot hoops, play pick-up, and test your skills at the South Plaza Shootaround, plus enjoy fun inflatables for fans of all ages. It’s a pre-game experience you won’t want to miss!
Live Music
The Stipley Stage opens early! Showcasing Lost Faculty from Hamilton’s vibrant music scene, enjoy live music from 5 PM until kickoff!
Bags of any kind are prohibited. Please note that there is no on-site check-in or storage.
Please note: Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking at the noted price point is only available between the hours of 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Lot D for $10 (cashless) opens at 1:00 PM – Click here for a location pin of the lot
Lot E for $10 (cashless) opens at 1:00 PM – Click here for a location pin of the lot
For more info or questions, contact a ticketing representative at 905-527-3674 x 273 or email guestexperience@ticats.ca.
Need help locating the washrooms or concessions? Can’t find your seat location? Need assistance getting up the stairs? Our GE Team is here to help! Look for staff members in red polos to assist you. You can also text any questions or concerns to Guest Assist at 905-581-9989!
Smoking is NOT permitted within the stadium or on City of Hamilton property. This includes the use of e-cigarettes and vaporizers. There are no in-and-out privileges once a guest enters the stadium. We thank all of our guests for their cooperation and understanding. Click here for full guest experience rules for events.
