The CFL entered the 2026 season with some of the most significant rule adjustments the league has seen in years. From the modified rouge to the new 35 second play clock, league officials introduced several changes designed to improve game flow, increase consistency, and modernize the pace of play. After the first preseason games, players, coaches, and fans are already beginning to see both the positives and negatives of the new system. Some changes appear to be helping the ga

The 2026 CFL preseason has already reshaped the Grey Cup conversation. Several contenders entered training camp with major roster additions, returning stars, and renewed championship expectations. After the opening preseason games, the early power balance in the CFL is beginning to take shape with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, BC Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers emerging as the strongest Grey Cup favorites heading into the regular season. While preseason

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts renewed one of the CFL’s most historic rivalries this weekend, and the latest Battle of Ontario matchup carried major storylines heading into the 2026 season. Toronto defeated Hamilton 20-10 in preseason action on Saturday night, but the biggest development came from the return of Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly, who played his first game since suffering a devastating leg injury during the 2024 East Final. Kelly’s comeback immedi