Changes to the game we love.
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2025 6:02 pm
I'm surprised nobody has started this thread, so I'll do the honours. Today, CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston announced that the league will making changes to the game to be implemented over the next two seasons. Next season, the rouge and time clock system will be modified. I agree with these changes. In addition, all stadiums must have team benches on opposite sides of the field. In 2027, the length of the field will be shortened to 100 yards, the endzones shortened to 15 yards, with the goalposts being moved to the back of the endzones. I find these changes to be disconcerting. Our game is now going to look more like the one played down south, losing part of what makes Canadian Football unique. Commissioner Johnston added that he wouldn't guarantee that CFL wouldn't go to four downs. What's your reaction?