The Toronto Argonauts announced Wednesday that they are bringing tailgating to every Argos home game at BMO Field this year.

Argos President and CEO Michael Copeland made the announcement at a special event for media.



"We are revolutionizing our game day experience by bringing tailgating to our games at BMO Field this year," said Copeland. "With our move to an outdoor and intimate stadium, we have a real opportunity to reinvent the Argos experience and it all starts with this."

The Argos tailgating experience will provide fans with an opportunity to tailgate at their car in a licensed area where they will be able to purchase ice cold beer for affordable and fair prices, bring their own BBQ to prepare their own food, play games and socialize with other fans hours before kickoff.



"Tailgating is a rite of passage for football fans," said Toronto Mayor John Tory, who was in attendance. "It's about celebration, family and community. For too long Toronto fans have been without tailgating and I’m thrilled we as a city have been able to help make this happen.

"Bringing tailgating to BMO field is another part of the resurgence of the Toronto Argos. From new ownership to a new stadium and now a new fan experience, the Argos are set up for success."



Tailgate parking spots will need to be pre-purchased.

The club also placed single game tickets for the upcoming season - including the home opener on Thursday, June 23 - for sale on Wednesday.

Fans can purchase tickets at the team's website or by calling 416-341-ARGO, with a wide assortment of in-bowl seating options, including the new Family Zone and Double Blue Fan Zone.

The team announced last May that the 142-year-old franchise is moving to the lakefront stadium this season, with a seating capacity for almost 27,000 fans.