It was a sea of Silver and Honolulu Blue on Dundas Place in London, Ont.
“It’s always nice to get together with other Lions fans, especially being from London and not having to drive very far,” stated Ewen Galbraith, a Detroit Lions season ticket holder attending the tailgate and watch occasion at Canada Life Place (CLP).
It was the primary time the NFC Division leaders had introduced an occasion like this throughout the border.
“We’re really excited to be able to bring the Ford Field experience to London,” stated Samantha Barney, the Lions senior director of promoting.
Sloane Galbraith, 10, poses for a photograph with Detroit Lions mascot Rory at a tailgate and watch occasion in London, Ont. on Dec. 22, 2024 (Brent Lale/ London)
“Recently through the league’s global markets program, we got our rights to Canada.”
Buying these rights comes on the excellent time. The Lions are having fun with their greatest season in franchise historical past and there’s a lot of hype surrounding the group after years of struggles.
“We are 12 and two, and their defense is hanging in there, but surviving,” stated Tim Edward, who was wearing a Santa swimsuit with a Lion masks.
The Clow household from St. Thomas, was additionally tailgating.
Followers Dan Collins (left) and Marshall Burnham travelled from Muskoka to attend the Detroit Lions watch occasion at Canada Life Place in London on Dec. 22, 2024 (Brent Lale/ London)
“We’re season ticket holders, and we go to Lions games quite often, so we just wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to come here and do it at home,” stated Shawn Clow.
“This is a great organization, and Dan Campbell is the man, so you just have to have faith.”
After the occasion outdoors, over 3,000 followers poured into CLP. Tickets have been $10 every and everybody received a toque and rally towel.
Previous to the sport, the band performed, and cheerleaders entertained.
The Detroit Lions cheerleaders and drumline Honolulu Growth carry out on Dundas Place in London, Ont. on Dec. 22, 2024 (Brent Lale/ London)
“All the gameday graphics are all motion and live just like you would have it in Ford Field,” stated Barney.
“We have t-shirt tosses and a bunch of different photo opportunities. The Detroit Lions cheerleaders are on site today along with our mascot, Rory, and the Honolulu Boom which is our drumline.”
The followers watched the Lions defeat the Bears to enhance to 13-2 and en path to the primary seed within the NFC.
“I’ve been a season ticket holder my whole life,” stated Tim Repaye, a Windsor native who now works in London.
“My grandfather had season tickets, at Tiger Stadium, at the Pontiac Silverdome, so we’ve been through a lot of pain. So, this is amazing to see the support everybody coming out to support the Lions. it’s going to be a hard shot to get to the Super Bowl. But if anyone can do it, it’s us.”
