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Still 10 months away from the Grey Cup coming to Regina, and the vast majority of the city’s hotels are already sold out for the game day weekend.

On Nov. 22, thousands of football fans are expected to descend on the Queen City as Saskatchewan hosts the Grey Cup game for the fourth time.

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The Delta, Four Points by Sheraton, Residence Inn Regina, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Hotel Saskatchewan, The Atlas Hotel, Quality Hotel, Days Inn Regina and Home Inn & Suites are already sold out Friday and Saturday night that weekend.

For the few hotel rooms remaining in the city, prices have skyrocketed. Hampton Inn & Suites had two queen bed rooms listed at $960 per night, compared to $125 for a similar room the weekend before.

John Lee, president and CEO of Economic Development Regina (EDR), said the Grey Cup will have a significant impact on the city and is expected to generate around $90 million in economic activity.