The CFL has adjusted its schedule to cluster its final four preseason games on the same day, affecting the highly anticipated Battle of Ontario. Originally slated for Saturday, June 1st at 1:00 p.m. EDT, the preseason game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts at BMO Field has been rescheduled to Friday, May 31st at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
In conjunction with this change, the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Redblacks game, also set for May 31st, has been moved from 7:30 p.m. EDT to 7:00 p.m. EDT. The league has cited its aim to create a “Friday night football frenzy” with a dual doubleheader lineup. The Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers will kick off at 8:30 p.m. EDT, followed by the Edmonton Elks and B.C. Lions at 10:00 p.m. EDT.
The total number of preseason games to be televised on TSN remains unspecified at this time. The CFL’s regular season is slated to commence on Thursday, June 6th, with a rematch of the 110th Grey Cup as the Montreal Alouettes visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
These schedule adjustments are part of the league’s effort to generate heightened excitement and viewership for its games. The Battle of Ontario, in particular, is a marquee matchup that is sure to draw attention, especially with its move to a prime Friday night slot. Fans can anticipate an action-packed start to the CFL season, with back-to-back games offering a full evening of football entertainment.
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