Pack Like a Pro: CFL Game Day Road Trip Packing Checklist

Chosen theme: CFL Game Day Road Trip Packing Checklist. Before you hit the highway for kickoff, here’s your spirited, road-tested guide to pack smart, cheer louder, and arrive ready for every play. Share your own must-bring items in the comments and subscribe for weekly road-ready tips.

Non-Negotiable Essentials

Tickets, IDs, and Wallets

Pack digital tickets and printed backups, plus government-issued ID and a slim wallet with cash and cards. A reader once missed kickoff after a dead phone at the gate, so paper copies saved their season-opener. Comment with your backup strategy and help fellow fans.

Phones, Chargers, and Power Banks

Bring a fast-charging cable, a high-capacity power bank, and a vehicle charger for navigation, tickets, and photos. Label cords to avoid post-game mix-ups. If you’ve ever hunted for an outlet in a stadium corridor, you know why power planning matters. Subscribe for gear checklists.

Vehicle Documents and Keys

Carry your driver’s license, registration, insurance details, and a spare key stored separately from the main set. A small document pouch prevents frantic glove-box digging at the border of a toll road. Share the one document you always double-check before pulling out.

Show Your Colours: Fan Gear and Spirit

Jerseys, Caps, and Layered Team Apparel

Fold a home and away jersey, a breathable base layer, a mid-weight hoodie, and a cap with UV protection. Layers adapt when the sun dips behind the stadium. Tag us with your game-day outfit photo and inspire another supporter’s perfect road trip look.

Flags, Towels, and Signs for the Stands

Pack a lightweight flag, rally towel, and a stadium-approved sign that folds flat. Confirm size rules to avoid gate delays. An Edmonton fan told us a collapsible flagpole kept their section roaring during a late comeback. Share your loudest, rule-friendly ideas.

Face Paint, Temporary Tattoos, and Noise Makers

Toss in hypoallergenic face paint, removable tattoos, and a compliant noise maker. Test paint at home to avoid irritation on the road. A family shared that pre-printed tattoo sheets made quick halftime makeovers easy. Comment with your preferred team-safe roar.

Weather-Proofing for Canadian Football

Combine a moisture-wicking base, insulating fleece, and a wind-resistant shell that packs small. Add merino socks and a scarf for night games. A couple once used their extra layer as a pillow for the drive home—practicality for the win. What’s your go-to layer combo?

Use two coolers: one for drinks, one for food, with labeled ice packs and a thermometer. Pre-chill beverages to save ice. A Saskatchewan dad told us separate coolers ended their soggy bun fiascos. Drop your best cooler-packing order in the comments.

Tailgate and Snack Strategy

Comfort, Health, and Safety

Include bandages, blister pads, pain reliever, antihistamines, and a few electrolyte packs. Keep personal medications in original containers. A nurse-fan once handled a mid-lot scrape thanks to their pocket kit. What single item saved your road trip day?

Comfort, Health, and Safety

Slip in a foldable stadium cushion, a packable blanket, and disposable warmers for chilly fourth quarters. Comfort stretches your cheering stamina. Share the cushion brand that helped you last through double overtime without a single fidget.

Navigation and On-the-Road Organization

Download offline maps, bookmark stadium entrances, and note height restrictions for parkades. Screenshot parking QR codes to beat spotty data. Tell us which lot gets you to your section fastest and help other travelers arrive calm, early, and loud.

Navigation and On-the-Road Organization

Print a simple one-pager with departure times, meet-up spots, and emergency contacts. Hand a copy to every car. A fan caravan avoided a lost-vehicle fiasco using a group text and paper backups. How do you keep your convoy synchronized?

Bring a compact camera or clear your phone storage beforehand. Back up nightly to the cloud or a tiny SSD. A couple accidentally deleted their best victory video—never again after adopting nightly backups. What’s your fail-safe memory routine?

Memories, Music, and Community

Download playlists that build pregame hype and podcasts that break down matchups. Add local artists for hometown flavor. Drop your favorite pre-kickoff track below and help craft the ultimate fan-powered road mix for the next big trip.