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The state of McMahon Stadium doesn’t officially disqualify Calgary from hosting another Grey Cup, but it probably won’t help much, either.

On Tuesday, CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie spoke with Calgary Stampeders season ticket holders at the local stop on a cross-country fan-engagement tour.

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Asked specifically whether the aging McMahon would prevent the city from hosting the CFL’s championship game, Ambrosie said the 57-year-old stadium would not disqualify Calgary.

“I think, again, all the teams that are bidding on Grey Cups have to take into account what they have available to them and then make their bid based on those realities,” Ambrosie said. “The thing about Grey Cups is, obviously, the big game is the epicentre of the whole thing, but communities are building around that with great festival concepts.

“I think Calgary needs to have a new stadium. I would love to see that for so many reasons. This is one of Canada’s greatest cities, I would (encourage) everyone to get to the table and figure this out.”