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'Wow,': Open house at new Regina stadium draws praise on social media

People who checked out Regina's new football stadium were keen to share their experience on social media.

$278 million facility will be officially open for 2017 football season

Regina's new $278-million football stadium was open to visitors Saturday. (Dean Gutheil/CBC)

"Wow," was one of the more common words used on social media Saturday to describe people's reaction to Regina's new $278-million football stadium

A day-long sneak peek was offered by the city, allowing thousands to check out the facility which officials said was "substantially" complete earlier in the week.

More events, including a half-capacity university football game, are slatedfor later in the fall.

New Mosaic Stadium will be the home of the Saskatchewan Roughriders beginning in the 2017 CFL season.