Two days in Saskatoon with Buck Martinez, Dan Shulman, Jamie Campbell, Louis Varland and Josh Donaldson. All funds raised help us to support our community and create a lasting impact.
More intimate, more personal, more meaningful. Built for today's athlete and today's audience, and still rooted in 65 years of bringing the biggest names in sports to Saskatoon.
Wed · Jan 27 · 7:00 PMAn exclusive 150-person evening the night before it all happens. No speeches, no scripts. Open bar, signature cocktails, premium hors d'oeuvres, a custom gift bag and real conversation with all five guests.
Thu · Jan 28 · MorningInner-city youth and school kids on the field with Louis, Josh, Buck, Dan, Jamie and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Stations, coaches and real time with their idols. This is the reason the Classic exists.
Thu · Jan 28 · 7:00 PMA two-hour tribute to Buck Martinez's career, his story and the moments that defined a generation of Blue Jays baseball. Start early at the Dugout Social pre-show party with stadium bites and ballpark games.
Blue Jays legends from the field and the broadcast booth, together for one night in Saskatoon.
Seventeen big-league seasons behind the plate, then more than 4,000 Blue Jays games behind the mic. A Sports Emmy, the 2023 Jack Graney Award, two cancer battles won, and the first inductee into the Blue Jays Hall of Excellence. This night is for him.
Buck's broadcast partner for more than thirty years. Nobody is better placed to lead the tributes to his friend.
One of the most familiar voices in Blue Jays baseball, with decades of stories from around the booth.
The lights-out arm at the back of today's bullpen, coming off one of the best closer seasons in franchise history.
The "Bringer of Rain" and one of the most electric players ever to wear the uniform.
Limited capacity for every experience. Sponsors get first access before tickets open to the public.
The ultimate meet & greet. Limited to only 150 guests. Get an autograph, enjoy the open bar all night, indulge in some tasty food and walk out with a custom gift bag and memories that will last a lifetime.
Reserve VIPEnjoy the show at the Sid Buckwold Theatre. Get up close with our Diamond and All-Star seats or find the perfect view with our Slugger, Club and Gallery sections.
Six seats on stage with the guests for the Main Event. Includes food and beverages, six autographed prints and backstage access at intermission. One package per guest group. Best seat in the house!
InquireEnjoy the show from a private suite with 4–8 guests. Suites include drink packages, appetizers, a dedicated server and 2 tickets to the VIP Night.
Book NowBuy a pack of Gallery tickets and give them to a charity, community group, school or sports team of your choice. Don't want to worry about handing them out? We'll do it for you and let you know who the lucky recipients are.
In 1961, the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon launched what became one of the most celebrated sports celebrity events in North America. For more than six decades it brought the biggest names in sports to our city and raised millions for the people who live here.
The Kinsmen Sports Classic carries that forward. Every ticket, sponsorship and auction bid funds inner-city youth sport, children's medical care and families in crisis across Saskatoon and the surrounding area.
Past guests include Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr, Mark Messier, Steve Yzerman, Joe Montana, Bo Jackson and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
We've got something for everyone. Get your name on the Dugout Social, or sponsor our Play Ball community event. The kids will love you for it! Everyone loves a rally towel, and we can put your custom towel on every seat in the theatre. Sponsorship packages range from $10,000 to $50,000.
Watch the tribute to Buck Martinez from your own private suite. Bring your team, your clients or your family. Tell us a bit about your group and we'll get back to you with availability and pricing.
Everything you need to know about the Main Event, VIP Night and the Play Ball Mini-Camp.
Thursday, January 28, 2027 at TCU Place, 35 22nd Street East in downtown Saskatoon. Doors open at 5:30 PM for the Dugout Social pre-show party, and the Main Event starts at 7:00 PM.
Our pre-show party at TCU Place. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Grab a draft, try the stadium-inspired bites and test your skills at the ballpark games before you take your seat. It's open to all Main Event ticket holders.
A two-hour tribute to Buck Martinez's career and the moments that defined a generation of Blue Jays baseball, with Dan Shulman and Jamie Campbell on stage alongside Buck.
We'll go in depth with Josh Donaldson on his MVP season and the wild 2015 run, and hear from Louis Varland about his new role as the Blue Jays' closer and his stories from the World Series. Activations throughout the evening will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Ticket prices vary by tier, starting at $49.99.
Main Event tickets are sold through the TCU Tickets website. Public tickets go on sale Thursday, November 5 at 10 AM.
Interested in a sponsorship, a suite or VIP Night tickets? Contact the Kinsmen Club directly at info@kinsmenclassic.ca.
The show is open to all ages. Guests must be 19+ with valid ID to be served alcohol.
There's paid parking in the lots and parkades around TCU Place in downtown Saskatoon. Plan to arrive early, especially if you're coming for the Dugout Social.
Yes. TCU Place has accessible entrances and seating. Let us know about any accessibility needs when you buy your tickets and we'll make sure you're looked after.
Packs of 10 or 20 Gallery tickets ($1,500 or $2,500) that businesses buy and give to a charity, school, community group or sports team. We can hand them out for you. Only 5 of each are available.
Yes. You'll need to purchase liquor tokens.
Most guests come business casual, but feel free to step it up a notch. If you want to show off your Blue Jays gear, go for it.
Yes. We'll be auctioning off very attractive live auction items throughout the evening, with all money raised going to the Kinsmen Club.
Yes. You'll have the opportunity to bid on a large number of sports memorabilia items throughout the evening. We've brought in a number of very unique items.
If you've won a silent auction item, head to the auction area directly after the event to pay for your item(s). You must take your item(s) with you that night.
Cash, cheque or credit card.
Yes. There are a few ATMs at the venue, but we recommend bringing cash with you to avoid any inconvenience. The lines are usually really long.
No. As per regulations, tax receipts are not issued for this event.
The ultimate meet & greet. An intimate evening the night before the Main Event with Buck Martinez, Dan Shulman, Jamie Campbell, Louis Varland and Josh Donaldson. No speeches, no scripts, just real time with the guests.
Your ticket includes unlimited beverages, delicious hors d'oeuvres, an opportunity for autographs and a special gift for every guest. Space is limited, so once we sell out, those tickets are gone.
Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at Lucky Bastard Distillery, 814 47th Street East, Saskatoon. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the evening runs until 10:00 PM.
$1,000 per ticket. VIP Night is limited to only 150 guests, so we expect it to sell out.
Yes, you're welcome to bring personal items to be signed, but we can't guarantee everything will be autographed. Please respect our celebrities' time and limit your merchandise to just a couple of items.
Yes. We'll have silent auction items available to bid on throughout the evening, with all money raised going to the Kinsmen Club.
If you win an item, please pay for it before you leave and take it home with you that night. We accept cash, cheque or credit card.
Business casual, but feel free to step it up a notch. Blue Jays gear is always welcome.
Yes. VIP Night is 19+ and valid ID is required.
Lucky Bastard is about a 10-minute drive from downtown. Since it's an open bar, please plan a safe ride home with a cab, rideshare or designated driver.
No. VIP Night and the Main Event are ticketed separately. Suites include 2 VIP Night tickets, and select sponsorship packages may include VIP Night tickets.
The heart of the Kinsmen Sports Classic. Inner-city youth and school kids get on the field with Louis Varland, Josh Donaldson, Buck Martinez, Jamie Campbell, Dan Shulman and the Saskatchewan Roughriders for a morning of skills stations, coaching and real time with their idols.
Thursday morning, January 28, 2027 at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex in Saskatoon. Exact times will be shared with participating schools and groups.
The camp is by invitation. We work with local schools and community partners to invite kids who will get the most out of the experience.
No. The camp is free for every participant, thanks to our Community Sponsor.
Running shoes, comfortable clothes and a water bottle. Gloves and equipment are provided. Every participant gets a branded camp T-shirt.
The camp is closed to the public so the kids get the guests' full attention. Teachers and group leaders attend with their participants.
Become the Community Sponsor. Your logo goes on every kid's T-shirt and in the professional camp video played at the Main Event. Contact us to find out more.
All funds raised help the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon support our community, including inner-city youth sport, children's programs and families in need across Saskatoon.
No. As per regulations, tax receipts are not issued for this event.
All ticket sales are final. If you can't attend, you're welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else.
Sponsorship packages range from $10,000 to $50,000. Email info@kinsmenclassic.ca and we'll send you the full package.
Email us and a member of the Kinsmen Sports Classic team will get back to you.
Put your name behind the event and the kids it serves. Tell us what you're interested in and we'll send you the full sponsorship package and set up a time to talk.
Fill the seats and give back. Buy a pack of Gallery tickets for a charity, community group, school or sports team. Pick the recipient yourself or let us hand them out and we'll tell you who the lucky recipients are.
The ultimate meet & greet, limited to only 150 guests. Reserve your spot and we'll follow up to confirm your tickets and arrange payment.
Questions about tickets, the event or getting involved? Send us a note and a member of the Kinsmen Sports Classic team will get back to you.