Football Ground Map
Football Ground Map
We all know that the United States is home to come of the biggest and best stadiums on the planet, but its near neighbour also has some lesser-known but still brilliant stadiums. Not all of them host association football, but if you’re looking to watch the American version, here’s our pick of the best ones!
Canada is home to several sports teams and most of them have iconic stadiums with accessibility features, convenient concessions, spacious seating, and modern facilities. Some stadiums like Mosaic and IG Field are known for their beauty and electric atmospheres during football matches. Others like the Percival Molson Memorial Stadium have more than a century of history and provide National Heritage Sites in the country. While these grounds aren’t as big as Rose Bowl, SoFI, or other American grounds, they still pack thousands of fans and are some of the most beautiful in North America. Here’s an overview of the top three most beautiful football stadiums to visit in Canada:
As the newest stadium in the Canadian Football League, the Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan is one of the best grounds to visit for some footballing experiences in Canada. The pitch is home to the Saskatchewan Roughriders and captures the true essence of football in the region. Opened in 2017, this relatively small ground only packs 33,000 spectators, which is nearly a third of the capacity of legendary stadiums like California’s Rose Bowl. However, what it lacks in capacity is compensated for by modern amenities, accessibility features, and impressive design and engineering.
A curved roof design prevents snow buildup, and a colorful green and white exterior complements the all-green seats in what is the most beautiful stadium in Canada. The stadium sits on the same ground that once hosted the Taylor Field and Riders’ games for more than 80 years. It features spacious walkways, breathtaking views of the Regina cityscape, and a well-balanced blend of convenience and accessibility features. You’ll find accessible seating areas and parking lots, sign language interpreters, closed captioning, and more at this exceptional modern stadium.
The Investors Group Field is another top-tier ground that easily ranks as the most beautiful football stadium in Canada. Opened in 2013, this stadium is home to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and is located on the University of Manitoba Campus. IGF packs 33,500 spectators with beautiful dark blue seats that wrap around the entire stadium. The stadium features roomy concourses, accessible seating areas, exclusive clubs, and a stylish design with curving roofs in the two big sideline stands. The two-time Grey Cup champions won’t miss their old Canned Inns Stadium any time soon given they now have one of the best pitches in the country.
IGF is a favorite for both fans and sports betting sites in Canada, as it is known to host several sports events, including the NFL pre-season, soccer matches, and outdoor NHL games. Punters can bet on the reigning Grey Cup champions to win most of their home matches here, but the CFL is one of many betting options available on the ground. Bookmakers also offer lucrative bonuses, odds boosts, and markets, including spreads and futures. The ground also offers amazing views of downtown Winnipeg and is known for enthusiastic crowds adorned in blue and gold jerseys.
The Tim Hortons Field is yet another open-air stadium that makes it to the top three most beautiful football grounds in Canada. Opened in 2014, the relatively new stadium hosts the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and offers an incredible game-day experience for any fan. The facility was built in the same place where the iconic Ivor Wayne Stadium previously sat and marked a return of CFL football to Hamilton. It has a seating capacity of 24,000 and modern amenities, including comfortable chairback seats, premium clubs, accessible areas and parking lots, convenient concession areas, closed captioning, sign language interpreters, and more.
Since its opening, Tim Hortons Field has hosted two Vanier Cup games, two Grey Cups, Canada MNT Soccer matches, and NHL games, which is evidence of its multipurpose design. The field offers energetic atmospheres during Hamilton home games and features scenic views of the city center. The two prominent stands also have unique designs and a standing sports bar exists in one of the endzones, which adds to the cool features of the stadium. Tim Hortons Field also has a design quite similar to TD Place, which is home to the Ottawa RedBlacks. The stadium is surrounded by roads, which makes it easy to access even on a packed match day.
Canada is home to many other beautiful football stadiums, including BMO Field, which is home to MLS’ Toronto FC, the green and orange Commonwealth Stadium, which hosts the Edmonton Elks, and the Percival Molson Memorial Stadium of the Montreal Alouettes. All these stadiums are open-air grounds, which is key in a sport known for iconic weather matches. However, the country also features impressive domed stadiums like BC Place of the BC Lions.
Other noteworthy grounds include the McMahon Stadium of the Calgary Stampeders, the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, and the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. Canadian stadiums might be small in comparison to those in the USA and Europe. Most pack below 50,000 spectators, but that is enough to provide electric atmospheres for CFL matches. The grounds are accessible and feature modern amenities for everyone. Canada also upgrades its stadiums more frequently, so most grounds are relatively new or feature recent developments.
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