By: Tyler Rabb
10. Free #TELUS Wi-Fi
What’s better than being live at the game? Bragging about it on social media, obviously. Thanks TELUS!
9. Premium Seating
Otto’s Club premium experience gives you exclusive access to multiple bars, lounge areas, and high top seating with superb sightlines so you never miss a play. Indulge in the flavourful, full-service food and beverages provided by Levy Restaurants, they’ve created an exciting new menu for the 2015 season.
You’ll also enjoy private club level bathrooms and a temperature-controlled environment to enhance your game day experience. Close to the action with all the comforts of home.
8. Getting Here
Whether you’re busing, biking, or maybe even canoeing down the Rideau Canal, getting to TD Place is half the fun and won’t cost you much either.
Your pre-purchased game tickets get you free service on all OC Transpo routes, starting three hours before the game and lasting three hours after the final whistle.
For the REDBLACKS game on Thursday, shuttle service will be offered from Canada Post (Riverside/Heron) at 5:30 p.m. and will bring you directy to TD Place. Look for the shuttles after the game to return you to your vehicle as well, the last one will depart TD Place at midnight.
7. Crust & Crate Public House
The newest addition to Lansdowne’s trendy dining options, Crust & Crate Public House, is opened it’s doors only few weeks ago. The Gabriel Pizza-owned, classic Italian-inspired pub will be serving up swanky Al Forno style pizzas and gastropub fare in a colourful, cocktail inspired, beer-loving environment.
They may specialize in pizza but the rest of their menu looks pretty amazing as well. From duck confit poutine to drunken fish tacos, this up-and-coming pub presents a number of delicious dining options.
And Crust & Crate is just one of many on-trend, yet affordable restaurants at Lansdowne. Jack Astor’s, Milestone’s, LOCAL Public Eatery, and JOEY Lansdowne also offer their taste-fueled take on the urban dining experience.
6. The Merch
All your favourite TD Place teams’ (67’s, REDBLACKS, Fury FC) gear can be found here on game day. Concession stands throughout the stadium and arena concourses feature all the swag that you’ve been searching for.
At every REDBLACKS home game they offer their Item of the Game at a discounted rate. For Thursday’s game against the Als, all adult jerseys will be 25%. If you don’t have a REDBLACKS jersey yet, this is your chance!
TD Place is also the home of the Team Shop. When the teams’ are away or there’s no game that day, you can still pick up your favourite merch at their fully-stocked store just inside Gate 2. Pick your favourite player and personalize your jersey right there.
5. Tailgating with The Cardboard Crowns
Every game at TD Place gets started with one heck of party!
On a REDBLACKS game day, there’s always an epic tailgater that brings #RNation together. Ticket holders are invited into the Budweiser King Club, beside the west end zone, where they can enjoy live music, delicious BBQ, and all your favourite Budweiser bevvies.
Local band The Cardboard Crowns will kick-off the afternoon at 5:40 p.m. with their “mighty clash of ska-beat and punk rock”.
Traveling with the tykes, inflatable activity centres and face painting fill the Kids Zone (at 5:30 p.m.) located in the Event Square beside the Aberdeen Pavilion.
4. The REDBLACKS Cheerleading & Dance Team Calendar
The REDBLACKS Cheerleading & Dance Team entertains fans at all home games, act as ambassadors for the REDBLACKS, and participate in a number of charity, community, and corporate events throughout the nation’s capital!
The two teams are comprised of 46 members, and our 2016 REDBLACKS Cheerleading & Dance Team Calendar is a major fundraising initiative for our team to be able to travel and participate in Grey Cup festivities, and the Cheerleader Extravaganza in Winnipeg!
The calendar is available at every REDBLACKS home game, the REDBLACKS Shop at TD Place or directly from your favourite REDBLACKS cheerleader or dancer!
3. The ROUGE et NOIR Burger
The buildings at TD Place weren’t the only thing to undergo a complete overhaul. With no disrespect to the past provider, Levy Restaurants is a whole ‘nother level of stadium/arena food. They serve up deliciously-different, quality eats at some of the most attended sports facilties in North America.
During the REDBLACKS 2015 season, our first-class concessions partner will be featuring a brand new burger at every home game.
Concessions supervisor Annie McClure created this week’s ROUGE et NOIR Burger. It’s built upon a quality 5oz prime rib patty and our famous REDBLACKS brioche bun, then gets topped with Montreal Smoked Meat and finely-aged cheddar cheese, and then drizzled with spicy mustard and Montreal steak spice.
The ROUGE et NOIR Burger will be available at Gate 1 and 4, and in the Budweiser King Club, beside the west end zone and Gate 1. Look out for the Bacon Me Crazy burger coming to BBQs at TD Place soon. Mmmmm. Bacon.
2. The Atmosphere
It’s hard to describe. It’s the combination of everything on this list multiplied by the energy amassed by the assembly.
You can feel the unbridled excitement of everyone in attendance. It’s loud …very loud. A massive tribal experience where everybody is feeling it and bringing it. You get carried away by it. The rush, the nerves. It’s addictive.
A feeling you can’t experience anywhere else in Ottawa/Gatineau. Game day at TD Place.
1. Support your Canadian Forces!
Thursday, October 1 is Armed Forces Night at TD Place!
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces will be on-hand at TD Place and watching from home across the country. This is your chance to salute them for devoting their lives to serving our country and protecting our freedom. The national anthem, complimented by a flag party and guard of honour, will be a moment to remember.
Let’s show these brave men and women that their part of #RNation and the REDBLACKS family!
