Questions about the Canadian Football League (CFL)
The Canadian Football is played similarly to the American version. However, there are some notable rule differences across these leagues such as:
- 3 downs a possession in CFL vs 4 downs in NFL
- Field size
- End zone size
- Shape and size of the football
- definition of a catch
- Receivers' movement prior to snap
- Position of the upright
- etc
For more information between the NFL and the CFL see What are the main differences between regulations of the NFL and the CFL?
CFL has 9 teams currently:
- Calgary Stampeders
- Edmonton Eskimos
- Saskatchewan Roughriders
- BC Lions
- Montreal Alouettes
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Toronto Argonauts
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Ottawa Redbalcks
The CFL trophy is known as the Grey Cup.
