Princess Auto Stadium, Football stadium at University of Manitoba, Canada.
Princess Auto Stadium is an open-air football stadium on the University of Manitoba campus in Winnipeg. Two large curved steel trusses arch above the grandstands, and a shallow white steel canopy supported by masts and cables covers the blue and grey tiered seats while leaving the artificial turf field open. The near end carries the inscription "Princess Auto Stadium" in blue letters.
Ground was broken on 20 May 2010 at Chancellor Matheson Drive and University Crescent, with CFL commissioner Mark Cohon, Premier Greg Selinger, David Asper and Mayor Sam Katz present. Asper and Creswin were later removed from the deal after design changes, and the revised cost reached $190 million. The stadium opened in 2013, and the naming rights went to Investors Group, shortened to IG Field in 2018.
The stadium serves as home to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League and Valour FC of the Canadian Premier League. Supporters from across the region gather here to cheer for their teams and experience local sports traditions.
The stadium is located at 315 Chancellor Matheson Road on the university campus and offers multiple parking areas connected to public transportation routes. Plan to arrive early on event days, as the campus can become crowded, and familiarize yourself with the layout to navigate easily.
The playing surface uses specialized turf designed to handle the extreme temperature swings between hot summers and harsh winters in Manitoba. This engineering allows the field to remain in playable condition throughout the year despite the region's climate challenges.
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