Commissioner points out Canadian Football League’s financial struggles
Global News
In the 2024-25 season, the only two CFL teams bringing in money were the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Thursday’s game between the Edmonton Elks and Winnipeg Blue Bombers will see the two football teams battle for a win on the field, but a different kind of battle is happening off the field as well.
On Wednesday, CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston said the league needs to find ways to drive revenue.
“Seven of nine teams did not make money last year. That’s not a sustainable business model,” said Johnston.
The only two profitable teams in the 2024-25 season were the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. That means last year, the Edmonton Elks lost money during the season.
Johnston says, fortunately, things like TV ratings, attendance and revenues are all up across the league compared to the last few years.
“We’ve had an increase in television ratings in each of the last couple of years. From my old role I can tell you almost every league would be incredibly envious to see a growth in television ratings,” said Johnston.
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