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TICKETS TO THE 99th GREY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP GAME GOING FAST

June 23rd, 2011


June 23, 2011

(Vancouver) The 2011 Grey Cup Festival and the BC Lions Football Club are pleased to announce that the ticket sales to the 99th annual Grey Cup Championship game are already selling at a frantic pace.

“We’re really excited by the enthusiastic response we’ve been getting from CFL fans across Canada. Just two days after going on sale to the general public the 2011 Grey Cup Championship is already 86% sold,” said Scott Ackles, General Manager of the 2011 Grey Cup Festival. “There are fewer than 7,000 seats remaining for what we know will be an outstanding event in an amazing new venue. We definitely encourage fans to secure their seats soon to ensure they don’t miss out.”

Fans can purchase tickets one of three ways:

1. Online at www.2011GreyCupFestival.ca or www.ticketmaster.ca
2. By phone at 1-855-GREYCUP (1-855-473-9287)
3. BC Lions season ticket holders receive more than 20% off the general public price

The 99th annual Grey Cup Championship will kick off Sunday, November 27th. As Canada’s largest sporting event, the Grey Cup and Grey Cup Festival are a uniquely Canadian celebration of sport and culture with a storied history and deep traditions. Tickets are available to purchase from $125 plus HST and convenience fees. Limit 8 per person. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.2011greycupfestival.ca or call 1-855-GREYCUP (1-855-473-9287).

About the 2011 Grey Cup Festival
Hosted by the BC Lions Football Club, the 2011 Grey Cup Festival is a four-day festival that will take place throughout downtown Vancouver from November 24 through 27, 2011. With events ranging from free family oriented entertainment to ticketed concerts, the more than 25 events of the 2011 Grey Cup Festival aim to welcome Canadians to Vancouver in celebration of Canada’s largest sporting event.

Follow the 2011 Grey Cup Festival on Twitter (@2011GreyCup) and Facebook (Facebook.com/2011GreyCup). Volunteer registration is now open. For more information on the Festival, please visit 2011GreyCupFestival.ca.

About the BC Lions Football Club
The BC Lions Football Club is British Columbia’s most successful professional sports organization with five Grey Cup titles to their credit: 1964, 1985, 1994, 2000 and 2006. Drawing on pride, decades of tradition, passion and a spirit of excellence, the BC Lions Football Club seeks to touch the lives of our community in a positive way and is dedicated to serving partners, sponsors, and fans.

Follow the Lions daily on Twitter! For more information on the BC Lions Football Club, please visit our website at bclions.com.

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For media requests, please contact:

Randy Clegg
Media Relations Manager,
2011 Grey Cup Festival
rclegg@2011greycup.ca

Jamie Cartmell
Director, Media Relations
BC Lions Football Club
jcartmell@bclions.com