Bombers to open training camp May 28
WINNIPEG, MB., April 28, 2017 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are set to open their 2017 training camp on Sunday, May 28th at Investors Group Field. The Blue Bombers will play two pre-season games: June 10th at Mosaic Stadium in Regina against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and June 15th at Investors Group Field against the Edmonton Eskimos.
Quarterbacks and CFL newcomers will report to Winnipeg and will be on the field for the opening of rookie camp on Wednesday, May 24th. Veterans report on May 26th and will begin practicing on May 28th.
A weekly practice/media schedule for training camp, including practice and media availability/filming times will be distributed beginning the week of May 22. If media have any specific questions pertaining to a certain date during training camp, please check with the Blue Bombers Communications Department for tentative details of that day.
Throughout training camp, media availability with players will take place immediately following practice, on the field. Head Coach Mike O’Shea will be made available to the media approximately 20 minutes after the end of practice.
The team’s home opener goes Thursday, July 7th at 7:30 p.m. against the West Division Champion Calgary Stampeders. Season tickets for the 2017 season are available here, or by calling 204-784-7448.
