FanDuel Canada and Nickelback are teaming up this Grey Cup to give a 'Nickel back'
FanDuel Canada is celebrating its first Grey Cup since launching in Alberta through new partnerships, community initiatives, and exciting opportunities for fans to connect and engage.
TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2026 /CNW/ -- Ahead of the 113th Grey Cup on Sunday, November 15 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Official Partner of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the 2026 CFL Grey Cup Festival, FanDuel Canada is marking its first Grey Cup since launching in Alberta with a new partnership with iconic, Canadian rock band, Nickelback, to give back.
For every dollar wagered on the Grey Cup through FanDuel Sportsbook, FanDuel will donate five cents -- a "nickel back" -- to the CFL Alumni Association Support Fund, which is used to support former CFL players facing unexpected hardships, including medical expenses, recovery and rehabilitation costs, temporary unemployment, housing insecurity and other significant personal or family challenges.
"The Grey Cup is a big moment on the Canadian sports calendar, and we're glad to use our first Grey Cup in Alberta to give back," said Tom Burdakin, Marketing Vice President. "Partnering with Nickelback makes this initiative even more meaningful. Together, we're turning the excitement around the Grey Cup into tangible support for people and communities, while celebrating what makes Canadian football so special."
Alongside FanDuel's contribution, Nickelback will also make a matching donation to the Calgary Food Bank in support of individuals and families experiencing food insecurity across the Calgary region. As a critical food safety net for the community, the Calgary Food Bank provides thousands of food hampers each month and supports essential programs, including Breakfast Clubs, helping ensure Calgarians have access to nutritious food when they need it most.
"We've always believed that community is about looking out for each other. Growing up in Alberta, we know firsthand how much it means to have people around you who are willing to lend a hand when you need it. With more and more families turning to food banks for support, the work organizations like the Calgary Food Bank do has never been more important. Food banks make a real difference in people's lives, and it's something we think everyone should care about. We're proud to give back through this campaign and support the Calgary Food Bank and the people in our own backyard." – Nickelback
Growing in Alberta, responsibly
FanDuel's arrival in Alberta in July marked an exciting new chapter for sports fans and gaming customers across the province. Building on its success in Ontario, FanDuel has enjoyed a strong start, with a significant share of the province's online casino market in its first quarter of operation.
This is FanDuel's first Grey Cup since it launched in Alberta and from day one, FanDuel has paired that growth with a commitment to responsible gaming. FanDuel remains steadfast to advancing responsible gaming and setting the industry standard for player protection. For more information about FanDuel's Responsible Gaming initiatives visit: https://www.fanduel.ca/playwithaplan.
At the festival, FanDuel is the title sponsor of the Grey Cup Team Parties and the Grey Cup Tailgate. All FanDuel activations are limited to designated 18+ areas.
A fan, a live punt and the Grey Cup stage
One Kick. One Catch. One Shot at Destiny. FanDuel's Catch of Destiny will give one football fan a moment usually reserved for CFL players to catch a live punt from an experienced punter at McMahon Stadium during the Grey Cup pregame. A clean catch wins $50,000.
Two finalists, chosen through online entry, will meet in an elimination "Catch Off" at McMahon Stadium on Saturday, November 14. The last fan standing takes the field on Sunday.
About FanDuel Group
FanDuel is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States. FanDuel consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including America's #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; its new prediction markets platform, FanDuel Predicts; its industry-leading horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product. FanDuel has a presence nationwide with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Jersey City, as well as in Canada, Scotland, Ireland, Portugal, Romania and Australia.
FanDuel is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands. Flutter Entertainment is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).
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