On Wednesday, October 17, the Toronto Raptors will host a Home Opener Tailgate Party, presented by Tangerine, for their NBA season opener versus the Cleveland Cavaliers at Maple Leaf Square.

Fans will receive exclusive Home Opener shirts upon entrance and can enjoy an exciting evening out in “Jurassic Park” with hosts Akil Augustine (NBA TV Canada) and Emily Agard (Scotiabank Arena), performances from the newly-launched co-ed entertainment team “North Side Crew”, mascot fun with The Raptor and several food & beverage options. Additionally, fans will also have the lucky opportunity to win fantastic prizes including:

• Premium seats to a Raptors game

• One gondola suite when the Raptors take on Boston Celtics (Friday, October 19)

• Over 20 pairs of Raptors tickets

• Autographed Toronto Raptors jerseys

• $1,000 cash prize and tickets to Home Opener courtesy of OLG

Gates to the Square open at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evening and fans are encouraged to arrive early as space is limited.