Though TIFF is the talk of the town right now, there’s another craze sweeping the city, as sports season returns. To celebrate, a Toronto-born sports betting site is teaming up with a viral, Toronto-based comedian to make their mark on the city. Rivalry is a one-stop shop for football fanatics, allowing fans to watch all live streams, bet and win on all of the big games in one fun place. To celebrate the return of football season with the community, the sports betting brand tapped a local comedian and Rivalry ambassador, Neema Naz, to host the first of three tailgate parties near you.
From Toronto to the World: Rivalry is Ontario’s go-to sports betting website
In the 5-years since Rivalry.com was born out of a Toronto basement, the platform has become a trusted name in the online sports and esports betting space across the globe. It’s grown to become a pioneer in the betting industry, where the next generation of Ontarians can place their sports and esports bets with a trusted source. Rivalry is a 100% Canadian-owned and licensed sports betting company that offers a best-in-class sportsbook experience.
Through a user-friendly website and unique, real-time betting, Rivalry reimagines what a better can be and ushers in the next generation of sports betting, helping people win big while cheering on their favourite teams.
Rivalry now hosting IRL tailgate parties
To celebrate the 2022-23 football season’s kickoff, Rivalry is hosting tailgate parties for the entire community to enjoy. The IRL events will take place across Toronto, with the first event lining up with the football season kickoff weekend, held at Wingporium in Etobicoke. Held on September 11 from 12pm to 4pm at Wingporium at 1000 Islington Avenue.
There will be drinks flowing, food cookin’ and Rivalry will be busting out the decked out tailgate truck to keep the celebration going. Creating a community atmosphere among fans and party-goers alike! As if that wasn’t enough, they’re adding to the tailgate fun with Toronto-based comedian Neema Naz as the host for the Etobicoke event; which is completely free and accessible for guests 19-and-over, whether they’re Rivalry users or not.
The lively, interactive experience will offer attendees the opportunity to meet and talk to Neema and learn more about the Rivalry brand while enjoying the typical tailgate experience, complete with free food and drink, music and scoring pieces of swag. More fun surprises are also planned for each event.
But, limited spots are available, so tailgaters are encouraged to sign up for each of the three events on Eventbrite. The following events will be held on September 25 and October 2.
Neema Naz x Rivalry
Toronto-based stand-up comedian Neema Naz shot to social media fame, going viral on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram thanks to his character creations, impressions, short sketches, and Estupid News Network YouTube videos. His latest venture is with Rivalry, where he became a partner and official ambassador.
Created in collaboration with, Rivalry.com