Breaking Down the 2025 Schedule - Ticats Today - January 16th, 2025 (ft. Simoni Lawrence)

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' 2025 CFL schedule is out! Join Steve Milton and the legendary Simoni Lawrence, as they break down the season's key matchups, home games, and rivalries. They discuss how the Ticats can set the tone early with a strong preseason and the importance of hitting the ground running. From the challenging opener in Calgary to the iconic Labour Day Classic, they discuss the team’s opportunities and hurdles. This episode features predictions, insights into the roster and coaching staff changes, and what fans can expect as the Ticats aim for a bounce-back year.Takeaways:The season kicks off against Calgary on June 7Preseason games against the Argos will be crucial for the team’s new defensive coordinator and revamped roster.Early home games, including the opener against Saskatchewan, are must-wins to capitalize on home-field advantage and set the tone for the season.Key midseason matchups against Edmonton and BC will highlight which teams have built the best rosters under new management.The Labour Day Classic remains a highlight of the schedule, offering a prime afternoon slot for fans to rally against the Argos.Simoni emphasizes the importance of going undefeated at home and using the “Ten-Game Flex” ticket package for optimal game attendance.The back half of the season features challenging stretches, with a mix of home games and pivotal Eastern matchups against Montreal and Ottawa.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction06:00 - Preseason Expectations10:00 - Key Home Games to Watch15:00 - Midseason Breakthrough20:00 - The Labour Day Classic25:00 - Wrapping Up the Schedule28:00 - Closing ThoughtsGet your tickets now for the 2025 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season! Take advantage of the Ten-Game Flex package to attend the games of your choice or secure season tickets for the ultimate Ticats experience. Visit ticats.ca/tickets to grab yours today.The Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mike Daly, Bubba O’Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Mike Daly, Louie Butko, Troy Durrell, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, The Milton Report, What Happened with Simoni Lawrence, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content. Twitter: @TicatsInsta: @hamiltontigercatsTikTok: @hamiltonticatsFacebook: cfltigercatsYouTube: ticatstvchannel