The CFL\u2019s revenue growth sharing model continues to pay dividends for both the league and players. <\/p>\n
The league announced Friday that the salary cap for the 2025 season will rise to $6,280,514, an increase of $218,149 from 2025. This follows the Defined League Revenue exceeding the previous season\u2019s baseline by $10 million. <\/p>\n
It is the second straight year that the league has seen a salary cap increase. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe energy around our sport has never been stronger,\u201d CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston wrote in a statement. \u201cWe\u2019re seeing meaningful growth in fan engagement and revenue, and we\u2019re channelling that momentum back into the league. As our business expands, the players who make our game outstanding are sharing in the upside, reinforcing a model built for long-term success.\u201d<\/p>\n
Revenue is split between the league and the CFL Players’ Association who decided to direct the majority of its share toward increasing the salary cap. The CFLPA also approved an additional $50,000 per club to enhance pre-season compensation for veteran players.<\/p>\n
Since the league and players agreed to a new CBA in 2022, the cap has climbed $530,514 above the original $5.75 million figure.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur revenue-sharing model demonstrates what\u2019s possible when players and the League work collectively,\u201d CFLPA president Solomon Elimimian wrote in a statement. \u201cThis isn\u2019t just a number; it\u2019s an investment in our players\u2019 careers, their families, and the long-term health of the game. As the talent that drives fan interest, it\u2019s essential that player well-being continues to grow alongside the League\u2019s growth.\u201d<\/p>\n
League revenue has grown by $31 million over the 2022 baseline figure that was negotiated when the current CBA first came into effect.<\/p>\n
The league’s free agency period opens on Feb. 10 with the season opener scheduled for June 4 between the Montreal Alouettes and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.<\/p>\n
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