The Stampede were placed in the Western Division .
The Stampede were played their inaugural game at home against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders on September 24 , 1999 , to a sold - out crowd of 4,660 fans , including an estimated 2,000 season ticket holders .
The Stampede were placed in the Western Division and played their inaugural game at home against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders on September 24 , 1999 , to a sold - out crowd of 4,660 fans , including an estimated 2,000 season ticket holders .