The Ottawa RedBlacks will have 24,000 fans cheering them for their CFL home-opener July 18 against the Toronto Argos.

The RedBlacks announced on Wednesday that the game is sold out, with a limited number of tickets held back for fans who want to buy season-ticket packages, along with a few singles and obstructed-view tickets.

"Selling-out with a month to go before the home opener is an incredible statement of support for the RedBlacks and TD Place," said Jeff Hunt, president of OSEG sports. "You can feel a buzz of excitement in the city and it's only going to amp up as we get closer to opening night."

There are still plenty of tickets available for the RedBlacks' eight other home games.

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