OTTAWA – The historic first home game of the Ottawa REDBLACKS is nearly sold out, three months ahead of the big day.
Well over 20,000 seats have been sold of the 24,000 seats available for the July 18 opener at the refurbished TD Place for the Canadian Football League team’s 2014 season home opener against the Toronto Argonauts.
In addition, the club has surpassed 15,000 season-tickets sold, a goal established last fall by Jeff Hunt, President of Sports with Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group
Over 1,000 season tickets have been sold in the last three weeks.
“The response from our fans has been absolutely tremendous. To be able to reach that goal a full three months ahead of the opening game speaks to the great passion and yearning our fans have for the CFL,” Hunt said.
“I thank the fans and I thank the efforts of the OSEG staff who have worked tirelessly to provide excellent service. We’re going to continue those efforts right through the 2014 CFL season, with the Ottawa 67’s and with Ottawa Fury FC for the years to come.”
Season tickets are the only way fans who have not secured a seat to ensure a presence for opening night, one of the most anticipated events in Ottawa sports history.
Great seats are available, starting for under $180 plus taxes and surcharges by calling 613-232-6767, ext. 2, or at the REDBLACKS website at ottawaredblacks.com.
By: Barre Campbell
