On July 14, 2012, it was announced that a new $278-million stadium was to be built at Evraz Place in Regina, just a stones throw from the existing Mosaic Stadium (formerly known as Taylor Field) that had been the home of the Canadian Football League’s Saskatchewan Roughriders for 80 years.  Five years later, the Roughriders have moved into this new facility, also known as Mosaic Stadium. 



This gave the city the seventh largest stadium in the country after Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, BC Place in Vancouver, the Rogers Centre in Toronto, McMahon Stadium in Calgary and Investors Group Field in Winnipeg.

The riderville.com website explains that, “… Construction started in June of 2014, when the removal began of more than 300,000 cubic metres of soil — enough material to fill more than 110 Olympic-sized swimming pools. The stadium’s lower bowl, where more than 65 per cent of the facility’s seats are situated, is below ground level.  The stadium’s design includes a wide concourse that circles the entire building, a translucent partial roof, individual seats with cup holders, a general-admission lounge, loge seating, a two-level premier lounge, and 38 corporate suites.  The south end zone features a standing-room-only area known as “Pil Country” that offers patrons more of a relaxed atmosphere.  .....

The stadium was designed by HKS architects, the designers of the amazing Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.  They describe Mosaic as, “… the cornerstone of the city’s master planning efforts and as a catalyst for future urban revitalization – creating an iconic image for the city and delivering a new identity for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.  … The aerodynamic form and shape of the venue is a deliberate and functional response to the climate and unique characteristics of the area. The design mitigates wind, sun, snow loads and other climatic issues that have a significant impact on the patron experience. The entire facility is designed to celebrate the natural heritage of the province. The roof responds to the open sky, the façade pays tribute to the existing landscape, and the public realm reflects the local natural resources. …. The stadium features a recessed bowl, reducing the scale and impact with respect to existing infrastructure and neighborhoods. The majority of the main concourse provides unobstructed and panoramic views into the seating bowl, providing a powerful spectator connection to the action. “

A 5½-metre high white broze statue of a group of players stands outside the stadium.  It was created by the Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany of Highwood, Ill and is intended to celebrates football and athletic achievement while recognizing the community that supports the team.  The Fine Art Studio has been responsible for many iconic sculptures including the statue of Michael Jordan that stands outside Chicago's United Centre and the one of Gordie Howe at the Joe Lewis Arena in Detroit.

Nearby are three walls that are a tribute to the community, fans and the Indigenous heritage in the area, which sits on Treaty 4 territory.   Each wall is more than six metres in length and weighs up to 14 tonnes. Etched into the stone are the names of hundreds of people who have donated to the stadium.