"We're thrilled and proud to award the 102^nd Grey Cup Championship Game to the city of Vancouver and the people of British Columbia," announced CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon on Friday.

"Next year is shaping up as a real milestone for our league, with the return of Ottawa to the CFL, and the opening of a new stadium in Hamilton, on the heels of the momentum we plan to generate this year. 

 "And BC Place, one of our brightest and greatest stages, is an ideal place to cap a tremendous year."

 The BC Lions are thrilled to be bringing the Grey Cup back to Vancouver.

 "The Lions are British Columbia's team and our success is a reflection of our loyal fans and the people of this great province," said owner Senator David Braley. "They are the reason past Grey Cup festivals held in Vancouver were among the very best in our league's history and they will make the 2014 Grey Cup Championship Game and festival another huge success."

The 101^st Grey Cup will be played this November 24^th in Regina, Saskatchewan.