The 2025 Grey Cup game will be played at Winnipeg鈥檚 IG Field.

The CFL made the official announcement Tuesday. It will mark the fifth time that the Grey Cup game will be played in Winnipeg and the first since 2015.

鈥淎s a proud Winnipegger, I鈥檓 absolutely elated to announce the return of the Grey Cup to my hometown,鈥� CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie said. 鈥淚鈥檓 thrilled for the city, the entire province of Manitoba and, of course, for all of our incredible fans across the country.

鈥淗osting the Grey Cup is a tremendous honour, and I was blown away by the Blue Bombers鈥� plans to engage the community and put on an unforgettable celebration of our great game. I can鈥檛 wait to see it all unfold.鈥�

The announcement comes after the CFL awarded the 2024 Grey Cup game to Vancouver. Both the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions had bid to host that contest.

鈥淭he CFL鈥檚 loudest and most passionate fans will be ready to showcase our province and city to the great fans visiting from coast-to-coast when we host the 112th Grey Cup in our very own stadium,鈥� said Bombers president/CEO Wade Miller. 鈥淲e鈥檙e ready to once again show the country that Manitoba knows how to throw a party and welcome CFL fans.

鈥淲e are grateful for the incredible support from the province of Manitoba, the city of Winnipeg and our corporate partners in helping us win the bid.鈥�

The 2023 Grey Cup will be held Nov. 19 at Tim Hortons Field, the 12th time the contest will be played in Hamilton.

鈥淢anitoba is well-known for our ability to host major sports, entertainment and cultural events, including the successful staging of four prior Grey Cups,鈥� said Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson. 鈥淐ongratulations to our partners at the Winnipeg Football Club on their successful bid, I am confident the 2025 Grey Cup festivities will boost our economy and showcase Manitoba as a destination-of-choice to live, visit and invest in.鈥�

Winnipeg also hosted the Grey Cup in 1991, 鈥�98 and 2006. All three of those games were held at Canad Inns Stadium (formerly Winnipeg Stadium) but that venue was demolished after the Blue Bombers moved to IG Field in 2013.

鈥淲innipeg has done an incredible job of hosting the Grey Cup in the past, and I know 2025 is going to be even better,鈥� Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham said. 鈥淭his is one of Canada鈥檚 biggest events and it will showcase our great city to the rest of the country while providing a boost to the local economy.

鈥淚 look forward to celebrating with visitors and local fans at IG Field.鈥�