Saskatoon

Alt Hotel Saskatoon

Sleek, design-forward hotel on the South Saskatchewan River in downtown. Walking distance to SaskTel Centre and Saskatoon's best restaurants — ideal for visiting CFL fans.

Delta Hotels Bessborough

Saskatoon's grand railway hotel, a 1935 landmark on the riverbank. Known as 'The Castle on the River,' it's the city's most iconic stay and a gathering place during major sporting events.

James Hotel

Saskatoon's most stylish boutique hotel featuring local art, a wine bar, and sophisticated rooms. The premier choice for discerning fans who want culture and comfort during their Saskatchewan trip.

Radisson Hotel Saskatoon

Centrally located hotel connected to TCU Place convention center with easy access to downtown dining and SaskTel Centre. A reliable choice for groups visiting for Roughriders or Blades games.

Where to Eat in Saskatoon

Ayden Kitchen & Bar

Top-rated Saskatoon restaurant by Chef Dale MacKay (Top Chef Canada winner) featuring prairie-inspired dishes with locally sourced ingredients. Where Saskatchewan sports fans celebrate with elevated Canadian cuisine.

Calories Restaurant

A Saskatoon institution on Broadway Avenue famous for its from-scratch baking and creative brunch plates. Roughriders and Huskies fans line up on game-day mornings for the legendary eggs benedict and fresh cinnamon buns before heading to the stadium.

Odd Couple

Creative Asian fusion restaurant that's become one of Saskatoon's most popular dining destinations. Bold flavors and a lively atmosphere make it a great pre-game dinner option.

The Hollows

Innovative prairie cuisine in a beautifully restored heritage space in Riversdale. Showcases Saskatchewan's bounty with seasonal menus that have put Saskatoon on Canada's culinary map.

The Park Café

Cozy neighborhood café in Nutana serving creative brunch dishes and excellent coffee. A beloved community gathering spot where Roughriders fans fuel up before heading to the game.

Best Bars in Saskatoon

9 Mile Legacy Brewing

Award-winning Saskatoon craft brewery producing prairie-inspired ales in a welcoming taproom. A proud supporter of Saskatchewan sports culture and a must-visit on the local brewery trail.

Amigos Cantina

Amigos Cantina on 20th Street West is Saskatoon's most beloved live music venue — a scruffy, intimate basement bar where Saskatchewan music fans have discovered their favorite bands for over three decades. The bar's commitment to local and touring Canadian acts makes it essential for music fans visiting the city, and the cheap beer and warm atmosphere create an immediate sense of community. Roughriders fans in green jerseys are often spotted here before and after games at Mosaic Stadium.

Black Fox Farm & Distillery

Award-winning farm distillery on Saskatoon's outskirts producing world-class gin from their own botanicals. A unique Saskatchewan experience that pairs perfectly with the prairie sports weekend.

Congress Beer House

Iconic Saskatoon watering hole that's been a social hub for decades. With a huge draft list and communal atmosphere, it's where the city gathers to debate CFL plays and celebrate wins.

Legends Sports Bar

Legends on 2nd Avenue is Saskatoon's favourite multi-screen sports bar and the natural gathering point for Blades and Roughriders fans during big games. The walls are covered in Saskatchewan sports memorabilia celebrating the province's outsized contribution to Canadian football and hockey. Cold prairie craft beers and massive game-day platters fuel the spirited viewing sessions.

Prairie Sun Brewery

One of Saskatchewan's pioneering craft breweries, Prairie Sun pours honest prairie ales in a no-frills taproom that feels like a community gathering place. Fans heading to SaskTel Centre for Blades games stop in for a pint of their flagship lager brewed with local grain.

The Rook Sports Bar & Grill

Saskatoon's leading sports bar, with Saskatchewan Roughriders memorabilia covering every wall and 30 screens showing every CFL and NHL game simultaneously. The Rider game Sunday package with pitchers and nachos has been a Saskatoon fan ritual for over a decade. Staff compete in official Rider trivia leagues and the knowledge level behind the bar is formidable.

The Yard & Flagon

The Yard & Flagon is Saskatoon's most reliably packed sports bar when the Saskatchewan Roughriders are on, with a crowd that treats every CFL game like the Grey Cup. The beer towers flow freely, the wings are generous, and green-and-white jerseys are the unofficial dress code from July through November. Riders Nation runs deep in this city and this bar is its beating heart.

Fan Attractions in Saskatoon

Broadway Avenue Sports Bar District

Saskatoon's eclectic Broadway Avenue strip is home to the city's best sports bars and pubs where Roughriders and Blades fans gather for every major game. The mix of indie culture and prairie sports passion creates a distinctive Saskatoon atmosphere. On Grey Cup Sunday the entire strip is wall-to-wall Saskatchewan green.

Broadway Avenue Walk

Saskatoon's bohemian Broadway district features indie cafes, boutiques, and live music — the cultural heart where Roughriders fans celebrate Saskatchewan pride.

Mosaic Stadium Saskatoon (Roughriders)

While the Roughriders play in Regina, Saskatoon fans make the 2.5-hour drive to Mosaic Stadium for home matches in numbers that demonstrate the province-wide devotion to Canada's most passionate CFL franchise. The Rider Nation is a cultural phenomenon that transcends sport and Saskatoon's green-clad supporters are its loudest ambassadors. The Rider Store in Saskatoon is the pre-trip pilgrimage stop.

Nutana Curling Club

Curling is Saskatchewan's defining sport and the Nutana Curling Club is one of Saskatoon's most storied clubs, having produced provincial and national champions. Visiting fans can book learn-to-curl sessions and watch competitive leagues from the clubhouse viewing area. The post-game bonspiel tradition of socialising over rye whisky is an essential part of the full curling fan experience.

Attraction

Remai Modern Art Gallery

Remai Modern on the South Saskatchewan River is one of Canada's most striking contemporary art galleries and a surprising fan favourite for music and sports visitors looking to deepen their Saskatchewan experience. The gallery's collection of Picasso linocuts is among the world's finest, and its riverside café is the most scenic spot in the city for a pre-game meal. CFL fans visiting for Roughriders games regularly make this their morning-before stop.

Saskatchewan Roughriders Watch Parties

Even though the Roughriders play in Regina, Saskatoon's fan base is enormous and community watch parties at local venues turn the city green during CFL games. The Roughrider Nation's green-and-white fandom is considered the most dedicated in Canadian sport, with the team's games unifying an entire province. Joining a Saskatoon watch party for a Grey Cup game is an authentic Saskatchewan sports experience.

Attraction

SaskTel Centre

SaskTel Centre is Saskatoon's premier arena, home to the WHL's Saskatoon Blades and the host venue for every major concert and sporting event that visits the Prairie city. The arena's intimate 15,000-seat bowl makes Blades playoff nights feel like a proper hockey spectacle. It has also hosted Memorial Cups, world junior tryouts, and touring acts — making it the cultural anchor of Saskatoon's event calendar.

U of S Huskies Athletic Events

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies compete across football, hockey, basketball, and curling at the highest level of Canadian university sport. Home football games at Griffiths Stadium and hockey at Merlis Belsher Place draw large community followings in addition to the student body. The Huskies' success in the Hardy Cup and U Sports championships makes attending a game here a genuine fan experience.