July 22, 2019

Meet UFC Fighters Michael Chiesa and Stephen Thompson at Thursday’s Eskimos Game — Free Pre-Game Autograph Session

Before the Edmonton Eskimos game this Thursday July 25, meet UFC fighters Michael Chiesa and Stephen Thompson at The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium.

The welterweights will sign autographs at 7 p.m. in the QB Club (east side of the stadium/LRT side). Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

Youth aged 17 and under get into the game for free in select seating sections. Tickets start at just $22 for a general admission pass – including all taxes and fees btw.

  • Click here to select your seats.
  • Youth tickets will not be charged on check out. There is a $4.25 Ticketmaster charge (one charge regardless of how many tickets you order). To avoid it, go to the Eskimos Team Store at the stadium for your free tickets.

Earlier this month, Chiesa defeated Diego Sanchez at UFC 239 in Las Vegas by unanimous decision. A professional competitor since 2008, Cheisa was the winner of FX’s inaugural The Ultimate Fighter season 15. His dominant 16-4 pro record includes 11 wins by submission and five first round finishes in under a minute. Chiesa is undefeated since debuting as a welterweight.

Thompson, A.K.A. Wonderboy, is ranked No. 6 as a UFC welterweight contender. Pro since 2010, his 14-4-1 record includes seven wins by knockout and one by submission. Prior to competing in UFC, he racked up a 57-0 kickboxing record, including 40 knockouts.

Your game ticket is also good for free transportation to and from the game on ETS Park & Ride and LRT AND free admission to KDays on Friday July 26. It’s a win/win/win/win!