The Canadian Football League (CFL) postponed the Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Calgary Stampeders game at Mosaic Stadium from Friday night to Saturday afternoon due to extreme air quality (AQI 10-plus) caused by heavy smoke from wildfires in northern Saskatchewan.
CFL cancels Roughriders’ Friday night home game versus Stampeders, postponed to Saturday afternoon
Regina
AI Summary
TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Canadian Football League (CFL) postponed the Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Calgary Stampeders game at Mosaic Stadium from Friday night to Saturday afternoon due to extreme air quality (AQI 10-plus) caused by heavy smoke from wildfires in northern Saskatchewan.
Trending- 1 Friday 5:30 p.m.: CFL announced game delayed to 7:45 p.m.
- 2 Friday 7:30 p.m.: CFL pushed start time again
- 3 Friday 10 p.m.: CFL announced latest start time 11:15 p.m. if air quality improved
- 4 Late Friday night/early Saturday morning: Game officially postponed to Saturday 2 p.m.
- Game postponed from Friday night to Saturday afternoon
- Thousands of fans waited for updates
- Tickets purchased for Friday's game remain valid for Saturday's game
- The winner of the game will earn the top spot in the West Division headed into Week 7
What: The Canadian Football League (CFL) postponed a football game between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Calgary Stampeders.
When: Friday night (originally scheduled for 7 p.m. on July 11, 2025), postponed to Saturday at 2 p.m. (July 12, 2025)
Where: Mosaic Stadium, Regina, Saskatchewan
Why: Poor air quality (AQI 10-plus, extreme risk) caused by heavy smoke from wildfires in northern Saskatchewan, making it unsafe for play.
How: The CFL, in consultation with teams and meteorologists, monitored air quality, delayed the game multiple times, and ultimately postponed it when conditions did not improve.