Item 1 of 3 Fireworks go off at Tim Hortons Field before the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) Grey Cup championship game in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada December 12, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio
[1/3]Fireworks go off at Tim Hortons Field before the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) Grey Cup championship game in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada December 12, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
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- Fans oppose CFL rule changes, citing lack of consultation
- Rule changes aim to attract new fans amid low attendance
- CFL commissioner emphasizes commitment to Canadian game
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, Nov 15 (Reuters) – The Canadian Football League is fighting fan unhappiness over upcoming rule changes that traditionalists say betray the Canadian version’s proud differences from the better-known U.S. game, ahead of the championship game on Sunday.
The CFL presented the upcoming rule changes for 2026 and 2027 in September. They reduce the length of the Canadian field, move the goalposts to the back of the end zone, and tweak other elements.
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