SaskatchewanIt was a sea of green and white outside Mosaic Stadium Monday afternoon, as hundreds of fans gathered to send off their Saskatchewan Roughriders — the Western Division Champions — on their journey to the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg.Saskatchewan Roughriders set to take on the Montreal Alouettes in the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg SundayJeffery Tram · CBC News · Posted: Nov 10, 2025 8:42 PM EST | Last Updated: 4 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.Roughrider fans waiting outside Mosaic Stadium to watch the players head to their bus. (Will Draper/CBC)It was a sea of green and white outside Mosaic Stadium Monday afternoon, as hundreds of fans gathered to send off their Saskatchewan Roughriders — the Western Division Champions — on their journey to the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg.Supporters lined the stadium exit, chanting “Let’s Go Riders!” as players and coaches boarded buses bound for the airport around 3:30 p.m CST.“We are very excited — we’re very proud of the team,” said Rebecca Mason, a fan bundled up in Rider gear. “They’ve overcome a lot of injuries this year.”The sendoff followed a thrilling game Western Finals. On Saturday, the Riders clawed back from behind to defeat the BC Lions 24-21. Receiver Tommy Nield’s late-game touchdown sealed the comeback victory and punched the Green and White’s ticket to the Grey Cup — their first appearance since their 2013 championship season.“It’s a super exciting moment,” Nield said after the game. “That’s a play you dream about making.”The win didn’t come without in-game controversy. Late in the fourth quarter, head coach Corey Mace opted for a 13-yard field goal instead of a potential game-tying touchdown — a move that sparked debate among fans.“While I understand, I totally get it … just have faith maybe,” Mace said with a smile when asked about the decision on Saturday.Roughriders head coach Cory Mace addresses hundreds of fans outside Mosaic Stadium on Monday. (Will Draper/CBC)Faith is something Rider Nation has in abundance. As the team departed Monday, fans erupted in cheers as Mace took the microphone to thank them.“We appreciate you guys, every day,” he said. “Today’s certainly a special one — but hopefully, we can pack this place even more on the way back, what do you think?”The crowd responded with roaring applause and chants of his name.The Roughriders will now set their sights on the Montreal Alouettes, their opponent in the 112th Grey Cup. Kickoff from Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg is set for 5 p.m. CST on Sunday.WATCH | Roughriders are heading to the Grey Cup:In case you missed it: the Riders are going to the 112th Grey CupIn a thrilling last-minute victory on Saturday night at Mosaic Stadium, the Saskatchewan Roughriders booked their ticket to the 112th Grey Cup being played in Winnipeg. The Riders beat the B.C. Lions 24-21. This is the first trip to the Grey Cup for the Riders since they won it all at home in 2013.ABOUT THE AUTHORJeffery is a reporter with CBC Saskatchewan in Regina. He previously worked at CBC Toronto as an associate producer. You can reach him at jeffery.tram@cbc.ca.
Rider Nation sends off Western Champs with cheers and green pride
