Roughriders-Stampeders Game Postponed by Wildfire Smoke

A Canadian Football League game between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders in Regina was postponed and rescheduled to Saturday after poor air quality from northern Saskatchewan wildfires caused unsafe conditions, surpassing the league's AQHI threshold of seven. The game, initially set for Friday night, faced multiple delays before the decision to postpone was made as air quality did not improve. This marks the second smoke-related delay for the Roughriders this season. Both teams and league officials prioritized player and fan safety under CFL protocols, which mandate stoppages if air quality remains hazardous. The incident underscores the growing impact of wildfire smoke on professional sports scheduling in Canada. Fans are assured that tickets for the rescheduled game remain valid, with further updates to be provided as needed.