CFL revamps its calendar for 2027, with early season start and new playoff format

The CFL will kick off its season earlier and revamp its playoff format in 2027. Next year, the CFL’s regular season will kick off the Victoria Day weekend in May, its earliest start ever. The ’26 ...

CFL to change when seasons begin, adopt new playoff format in 2027

The CFL season will kickoff on the Victoria Day long weekend and eight of the nine teams will make the playoffs starting in 2027.
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CFL to keep 20-second play clock in final minutes

Late-game pace boost: The CFL will use a 20-second play clock in the last three minutes of each half to maintain intensity, while the rest of the game runs on a 35-second clock. Ties eliminated: ...

CFL to open 2027 season in May before adopting new playoff format later that year

The Canadian Football League will kick off its season earlier and revamp its playoff format in 2027. Next year, the CFL's regular season will kick off the Victoria Day weekend in ...
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CFL going back to 20-second play clock in last three minutes of halves

TORONTO — The CFL will keep its 20-second play clock this season after all.