Not everyone loves CFL's new look
The Canadian Football League's new season starts this week with significant rule changes aimed at speeding up play, but not all fans are pleased with the alterations, including the elimination of the one-point rouge.
June 01, 2026
Key points from this story:
- New CFL season starts June 4
- 35-second play clock introduced
- Elimination of one-point rouge
- Fans divided on rule changes
- Roughriders aim for Grey Cup repeat
- Playoff 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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