Nov 17, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; The Toronto Argonauts celebate winning the Grey Cup after the game against Winnipeg Blue Bombers at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images

Attendance Numbers for 111th Grey Cup Highest Since 2018

Originally posted on CFL on SI | By Anthony Miller | Last updated Nov 19, 2024 1:00 PM ET

Canada proved that the country loves its football, showing up big time for the biggest championship game of the year.

On Sunday, the 111th Grey Cup between the Toronto Argonauts and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers saw 52,349 fans pack BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia. That is the highest attendance for the Grey Cup since 2018 in Edmonton when the Calgary Stampeders beat the Ottawa Redblacks.

#GreyCup111 Attendance: 52,349 ️

The most since 2018 in Edmonton: (55,819)#CFL pic.twitter.com/SEpdx1vrLY
— Rod Pedersen (@rodpedersen) November 18, 2024

BC Place is one of the biggest stadiums in the CFL, as it can seat 54,000 fans. While it wasn't a sellout, this year's Grey Cup beat the 52,056 fans who attended the last Grey Cup at BC Place in 2014.

This is the second-highest-attended game of the season in the CFL. BC Place hosted a sellout crowd of 53,788 at the beginning of the season for the Lions. The biggest attractor to that game was 50 Cent performing at halftime.

Similar to the Lions' home opener, the combination of the Grey Cup and the Jonas Brothers performing at halftime played a role in the high attendance.

The Argonauts picked up a 41-24 upset win over the Bombers to win their second Grey Cup in three seasons.

This article first appeared on CFL on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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