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IG Field, which used to be called the Investors Group Field, is a big sports stadium in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It opened in 2013. You can find it on the University of Manitoba campus, right next to University Stadium.

All About IG Field

IG Field is owned by a group called Triple B Stadium Inc. This group includes the City of Winnipeg and the Province of Manitoba. It also includes the Winnipeg Football Club and the University of Manitoba.

Who Plays at IG Field?

Many exciting teams call IG Field their home!

  • The Winnipeg Blue Bombers play their Canadian Football League games here.
  • Valour FC, a soccer team, plays in the Canadian Premier League at this stadium.
  • The University of Manitoba Bisons football team also plays their games here.
  • The Winnipeg Rifles, a junior football team, use the stadium too.

Cool Features of the Stadium

IG Field can hold a lot of people, about 33,500 fans! Part of the stadium has a roof to keep fans dry. It has a special roof made of corrugated metal. There is also a restaurant inside the stadium. You can find 52 special suites for groups. There is even a "walk of fame" to celebrate important people. The stadium has many other cool things for visitors.

Images for kids

  • Investors Group Field logo

    This was the stadium's logo from 2013 to 2019.

  • Winnipeg Nov 2 2013 Max Hall

    Here are the Winnipeg Blue Bombers playing against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: IG Field para niños

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