CFL champs celebrate with Rider Nation in ReginaThe Saskatchewan Roughriders parade down Albert Street to the legislative grounds for a Grey Cup celebration in Regina.The LatestThe Saskatchewan Roughriders returned to Regina after defeating the Montreal Alouettes in the Grey Cup on Sunday.After a parade down the Green Mile, they arrived at the Saskatchewan Legislature for a special ceremony. Riders head coach Corey Mace thanked staff and volunteers, and Grey Cup MVP Trevor Harris called for back-to-back championships.Rider Nation made its love of the team known. Some fans travelled from across the province, and others skipped school to attend the parade.Players, many shirtless, chomping on cigars or crushing beers, celebrated on the steps of the legislature.Offensive lineman Logan Ferland drank out of the Grey Cup while wearing the hat of Speaker of the Saskatchewan Legislature Todd Goudy. November 184 hours agoWrapping upAlexander QuonThe Grey Cup is hoisted while players stand on the balcony of the Saskatchewan Legislature. (CBC)After a very energetic afternoon for the Roughriders and their fans, we are wrapping up our live coverage. Thanks for following along as the team celebrated their 2025 Grey Cup victory. For more coverage, head to cbc.ca/sask4 hours agoHigh spiritsJeffery TramSaskatchewan Roughriders running back A.J. Ouellette high fives the crowd at the 2025 Grey Cup championship parade. (Kaitlyn Schropp/CBC)While some fans went home after the trucks passed by on the Green Mile, others joined the hundreds of fans at the legislature.“Back to back” chants filled the air as the players lifted the Grey Cup here and fans exchanged high fives and hugs. Signs showcased Rider Nation’s excitement, including one that said, “One more year, Trevor Harris.” The verdict on that is still in the air.4 hours agoElectric energyAlexander QuonPassionate fans in green and white cheer on their team. (CBC)The crowd is continuing to shout and cheer as the Riders celebrate at the legislature. Some fans are calling for specific players to appear on the balconies above the building’s entrance. 4 hours ago’No-brainer’ decisionJeffery TramAlex Truong says the decision to take time off work to come to the celebrations was a ‘no-brainer.’ (Jeffery Tram/CBC)Alex Truong is excited to make it to the celebrations at the legislature. He says the decision to take time off work was a “no-brainer.”“These things don’t happen every day. I was there in 2013 and I knew I had to be here today.”4 hours agoLocal legendPeter MillsOffensive co-ordinator Marc Mueller at the CFL Western Final on Nov. 8, 2025. (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press)Adam Hunter mentioned Marc Mueller earlier. He is a legend in Saskatchewan. The Roughriders offensive co-ordinator was born and raised in Regina. He led Sheldon Williams Collegiate to a provincial championship in 2006, and became one of the best quarterbacks in Regina Rams history. The 36-year-old coached with the Calgary Stampeders from 2014 to 2023 before joining Corey Mace back in Regina. 4 hours agoAlexander QuonThe Saskatchewan Roughriders huddle together for a team picture with the Grey Cup in front of the legislature. (Kaitlyn Schropp/CBC)Some members of the Riders, including QB Trevor Harris, are at the top of the stairs leading up into the provincial legislature. One of the players is waving a “Grey Cup Champions” flag and Riders kicker Brett Lauther is lifting the Grey Cup.4 hours agoThe joys of youthAlexander QuonA.J. Allen lifts the Grey Cup overhead as he yells at the crowd below. (CBC)A young child celebrates as he gets a chance to touch the Grey Cup outside the legislature, where it’s being passed around. “I touched it! I touched it!” he shouts to his friends. 4 hours agoHeading insideAlexander QuonJameer Thurman, linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, is all smiles at the team’s Grey Cup championship party. (Kaitlyn Schropp/CBC)Many of the Riders are heading inside the legislature. We’re expecting some more speeches once the team gets inside, but that could take a while. Before heading in, some Riders posed for photos in front of the legislature with cigars in their mouths and beers in their hands.5 hours agoVying for back-to-back championships Sarah PetzQuarterback Trevor Harris celebrates with fans at the Grey Cup parade. (Kaitlyn Schropp/CBC)I’m a senior writer with the live pages team. Riders’ quarterback Trevor Harris is already looking ahead to next year’s Grey Cup (which will be held in Calgary) in his speech to the crowd. “Something we’ve never done is gone back to back, so let’s start talking about that,” he tells the crowd. 5 hours agoHomegrown talentPeter MillsLogan Ferland, right, and head coach Corey Mace wave their team’s flag as they arrive in Winnipeg for the 112th CFL Grey Cup. (David Lipnowski/The Canadian Press)Offensive lineman and CFL all-star Logan Ferland was born in Melfort, Sask. He spent five seasons with the Regina Thunder from 2015 to 2019. Ferland has spent his entire five-year CFL career with the Roughriders. Mitchell Picton has scored a lot of touchdowns at Mosaic Stadium. Born and raised in Regina, Picton caught two touchdown passes in the first football game ever played at Mosaic Stadium on Oct. 1, 2016. Picton was a superstar with the University of Regina Rams and has spent all six professional seasons with the Riders.
GREY CUP 2025: How Rider Nation celebrated the Saskatchewan Roughriders CFL win
