June 01, 2026
Key points from this story:New CFL season starts June 435-second play clock introducedElimination of one-point rougeFans divided on rule changesRoughriders aim for Grey Cup repeatPlayoff format changes for next year
The new-look Canadian Football League season kicks off this week and while some are applauding the significant rule changes made to the game since last year’s Grey Cup, not everyone is thrilled.
Commissioner Stewart Johnston, who took the helm about a year ago and is the architect, at least in the public’s eye, of these changes, say the new rules will help to speed up play and lead to more exciting touchdown drives and fewer boring field goals. More changes are in store for 2027, which include reduction of the field to 100 yards and moving the goalposts to the back of the end zone.
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