OUR STORY
For the first time ever, Pizza Pigout is heading to the Calgary Saddledome...during its farewell year!
Since 1996, Pizza Pigout has brought Calgary’s best pizzerias, restaurants, celebrities and pizza lovers together in support of KidSport Calgary & Area.
The event was founded by Eric Francis with a simple mission: find Calgary’s best pizza. The inaugural event at Dusty’s featured more than 140 pizzas, with local celebrities including Jeff Garcia, Bret “The Hitman” Hart, Jarome Iginla, Lanny McDonald, Kelly Hrudey and TV legend Buck Shot helping judge the competition.
Nearly 30 years later, Pizza Pigout has grown into one of Calgary’s largest gatherings of restaurants, celebrities and pizza enthusiasts.
Now, as the Saddledome prepares for its final year, Pizza Pigout is bringing the party to this iconic Calgary venue for a one-of-a-kind celebration.
Every pizza, every guest and every dollar raised helps support KidSport Calgary & Area, providing local kids with access to sport.
Pizza Pigout at the Saddledome. One final slice of history.... all in support of making sure ALL Kids Can Play!
the man:
who is eric francis
A Sportsnet.ca columnist, and Sportsnet radio and TV analyst the man has covered everything from the Flames and Stampeders to the British Open, Stanley Cup Finals, Super Bowl and Olympics. A best-selling author, game-night analyst on Sportsnet Flames, past Calgary Sun sports columnist where he started in 1994, and former Hockey Night in Canada panelist, Francis is also a loving dad, husband and proud Ambassador for KidSport Calgary.
Outside of playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and owning the CFL record for kicking percentage (100% or 1 for 1) the Pigout is one of his proudest accomplishments as founder of The Pizza Pigout, Francis’ took a classic every day argument in “whose favorite pizza place is better” and morphed it into a community staple, an epidemic, an opportunity for the city to come together and make a difference.
The Cause
Over the years the Pizza Pigout has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for many amazing causes. Through that time KidSport has always been at the crust of this support. Eric has been a huge supporter of KidSport for over two decades now and as we return again this year that won't change.
Stay tuned as we look to highlight the great work KidSport is doing in our community along with who else we may be supporting this year.
KidSport Calgary provides support to children, removing financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sports. "We believe that no kid should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports." KidSport provides sport registration fee assistance and no cost equipment through their Calgary Flames Sports Bank, all with the goal of making it So ALL Kids Can Play!
The Venue
The 24th Eric Francis Pizza Pigout will be held in the Telus Club of the Scotiabank Saddledome! Even though we are at a new spot, the set up will be the same, and the pizza and people will be amazing as always!
Got the best pizza in town?
PROVE IT!
Calling on all pizza spots for this year’s 2019 Pizza Pigout. From big name chains to the hole-in-the-wall down the street, Calgary will be looking for YOU.
We are looking for new, niche, and creative pizzas in Calgary If you have a special pizza that you’ve been hiding out on us, or an amazing flatbread, we’d love to have it!
Not only will several TV stations be on hand to capture the event, the Calgary Sun produces a pullout section declaring category winners such as the Top 25, Best Veggie, Best Gluten-Free, Best Dessert Pizza, Most Unique, etc.
Want to see who has participated in the past?
We don't blame you, but we do warn you...
Your hunger cravings will kick into full gear after seeing this list!
Got the best pizza in town?
PROVE IT!
Calling on all pizza spots for this year’s 2026 Eric Francis Pizza Pigout. From big name chains to the hole-in-the-wall down the street, Calgary will be looking for YOU.
We are looking for new, niche, and creative pizzas in Calgary. If you have a special pizza that you’ve been hiding out on us, or an amazing flatbread, we’d love to have it!
This year we are hosting the event in the Telus Club of the Scotibank Saddledome as our own Farewell to the Dome! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter following the event as we unveil your Top 25, Best Veggie, Best Gluten-Free, Best Meat Lovers, and new this year - Most Calgary/Saddledome or Flames Inspired!
If you are interested in participating in our event this year, please email Lisa at lisap@kidsportcalgary.ca or register your Pizzeria at the link below
This year's pizzerias
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403 Local
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Actually Pretty Good
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Atlas Pizza & Sports Bar
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Avatara Pizza Ltd.
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Bow Tie Pizza
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Coco Brooks
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Cold Beer and Pizza
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Dillos Pizza
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Gus's Pizza
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Home & Away
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Inglewood Pizza
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Il Centro
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Italian Supermarket
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Matador Pizza & Steakhouse
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Melrose
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Pauls Pizza
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Pizza Bank
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Pizza Face
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PZA
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Rooftop YYC
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Sammy's World's Greatest Pizza
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The Garrison Pub & Eatery
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The Mash
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Tops Pizza and Steakhouse Ltd. (South)
What to expect
Tasting the best pizzas Calgary has to offer
This year we are in a new spot - hosting the event in the Telus Club of the Scotiabank Saddledome! The pizzerias will be back, serving you their top pies to vote on, along with the Celebrity Pizza Eating Contest, Pizza Box Raffle, Silent Auction and much much more!
So bring your hungry belly down to the Scotiabank Saddledome on October 20th to try the best pizza Calgary has to offer and raise some dough for some great charities!
Pizza Pigout SIlent Auction
A big thanks to all these great businesses that have donated to one of the greatest silent auctions in the city!
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Interested in donating to our silent auction? Please email Lisa at lisap@kidsportcalgary.ca
The Pizza Pigout Auction is proudly hosted online with our partners and Calgary's very own Elevate auctions
2026 sponsors and Partners
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
