Listen up: Calgary Stampeders extend radio rights deal with QR

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The Calgary Stampeders have extended their partnership with radio broadcast partner QR Calgary through 2025. The club’s games will be broadcast on FM radio at 107.3 CFGQ as well as AM radio at 770 CHQR.

“We’re very pleased to extend our longstanding partnership with QR Calgary,” said Stampeders’ president John Hufnagel in a statement. “It’s a superb relationship that has stood the test of time and we look forward to working together for a 32nd consecutive season. We’re also excited to once again have Mark Stephen and Greg Peterson, the longest-running broadcasting tandem in CFL history, in the broadcast booth to bring the game to our fans.”

Play-by-play announcer Mark Stephen and colour commentator Greg Peterson will continue in their long-tenured roles under the new deal. Veteran host Jock Wilson and sideline reporter Dave McIvor will also contribute during broadcasts, which include pre and post-game coverage.

“Broadcasting the Calgary Stampeders games is a natural fit for QR Calgary,” said Corus Entertainment regional program director and operations manager John Vos “QR Calgary and Corus Radio have partnered with the team for more than three decades and we are thrilled to renew this incredible partnership.”

Calgary’s season begins on May 22 when they host to the Edmonton Elks for a preseason matchup. The regular season will begin two weeks later on June 8 when the B.C. Lions visit McMahon Stadium.