Fans rally in Winnipeg as Blue Bombers take on Saskatchewan Roughriders in CFL Western Final [Video]

The countdown to the CFL Western Final is on – and fans of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders were gearing up for the big game Saturday afternoon.

Thousands gathered outside Princess Auto Stadium for a tailgate party before kickoff. The stadium is sold out for Saturday’s game, but there’s no word yet on a runaway favourite.

Bomber fans outnumbered fans of the ‘Riders outside of Princess Auto Stadium on Nov. 9, 2024. (Zachary Kitchen/CTV News Winnipeg)

“What it means to be a Bomber fan is you take the good and the bad,” one fan said at the tailgate. “When they win, we celebrate. When they lose, we hope for the better.

“But we’re still True Blue.”

The Bomber-‘Rider rivalry was on full display, with fans travelling from near and far to cheer on their favourite team.

Saskatchewan Roughrider fans gathered on enemy territory ahead of the CFL West Final game on Nov. 9, …