Ranking CFL Stadium Concessions

Ranking CFL Stadium Concessions
By Stefan Krysa
Fact Checked by Editorial Staff

Thereā€™s a lot more to a live CFL experience than the thrill of game itself, and that experience isnā€™t complete without some beer and hot dogs. If youā€™ve ever wondered which CFL stadiums have the best concessions, look no further. Weā€™ve gone ahead and created comprehensive rankings for each CFL stadium in the country. 

Our Breakdown of The Best CFL Concession Offerings

StadiumConcession Score
BC Place9.1
Mosaic Stadium8.9
BMO Field8.6
Commonwealth Stadium7.9
Percival Molson Memorial Stadium7.4
TD Place6.7
Tim Hortons Field5.8
McMahon Stadium5.5

We used a number of different factors to calculate our overall CFL stadium concession rating. These include the number of concession stands relative to the stadium capacity, the price of beer and, of course, the price of a hot dog. These factors provide a good sense of the quality and accessibility of concession stands at these stadiums. If youā€™re curious how your local CFL stadium holds up, keep reading this article. 

BC Place - The Lions

BC Place in downtown Vancouver is one of the largest CFL stadiums in the country. Boasting over 40 concessions, there are tons of food and drink options to choose from. The $5 menu is another huge bonus, offering $5 beer and hot dogs. 
Overall score: 9.1/10

Mosaic Stadium - Saskatchewan Roughriders

Saskatchewan loves their Regina Roughriders, and the Mosaic Stadium offers fans a top-notch place to enjoy the games. Mosaic Stadium offers a great number of concessions for its size, with over 33 stands dispersed throughout. You can find hot dogs for $5 to pair with $6.75 beers no problem. 
Overall Score: 8.9/10

BMO Field - Toronto Argonauts

Itā€™s hard to miss BMO Field, located in the heart of Toronto along the waterfront. There are at least 20 concessions around with a great variety of menu options. Prices here can be pretty good, especially with early-season menu deals. These promotions include $7 beer and $5 hot dogs pre-game. 
Overall Score: 8.6/10

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Commonwealth Stadium - Edmonton Elks

The Commonwealth Stadium is one of the largest open-air stadiums in Canada, with a whopping capacity of over 56,000 people. Fans here have 35 different concessions scattered around the stadium, with beer at around $7 and $5.50 for a hot dog. 
Overall Score: 7.9/10

Percival Molson Memorial Stadium - Montreal Alouettes

Located along the side of picturesque Mont Royal in Montreal, the Percival Molson Memorial Stadium is the famed home of the Montreal Alouettes. This stadium has great offerings for its size, with over 21 concessions. Beer prices can be a little steep, generally over $10, but a great price of $5 for hot dogs. 
Overall Score: 7.4/10

TD Place - Ottawa Redblacks

You can find TD Place a short distance from downtown Ottawa, along the Rideau Canal. This 24,000-capacity stadium has around 15 concessions. Prices are definitely competitive here, with $7.80 hot dogs and $5.65 beer. 
Overall Score: 6.7/10

Tim Hortons Field - Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Hamilton Tiger Cats fans will be well familiar with Tim Hortons Field. While being a relatively smaller stadium compared to the others on the list, there are still a good amount of concessions stands around. A hot dog generally runs $6, while beer goes for around $9.50.
Overall Score: 5.8/10

McMahon Stadium - Calgary Stampeders

The home of the Calgary Wild, McMahon Stadium is a loved destination by Calgary sports fans. The stadium offers around 22 concession stands. Here, you can find a reasonably priced menu with beer at around $8.75 and a hot dog for $7.
Overall Score: 5.5/10

Recap of Our Results

The concession is an integral part of a CFL game experience, and some CFL stadiums do it better than others. After researching the number of food and drink options and menu prices to determine which CFL stadiums have the best concessions. Overall, BC Place came out on top, with Mosaic Stadium in close second. If you want to bet on one of these games or any sport while snacking, check out some of our favorite Ontario betting apps.

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Author

Stefan Krysa

Stefan Krysa is a freelance sports writer based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Born in the U.S. and raised in Canada, he is an avid fan of both American and Canadian sports, and is committed to providing up-to-date information regarding sports betting across North America.

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