Find out the CFL (Canadian Football League) teams in alphabetical order for 2025.

The CFL is one of the biggest professional sports leagues in Canada. It is the highest level in the Canadian Football pyramid.

The league comprises nine teams that are divided into the East Division and the West Division. The competition also operates the regular season and postseason playoffs.

The CFL has continued to increase its numbers when it comes to popularity and marketing amongst other professional sports leagues in Canada.

CFL teams in alphabetical order 2025

1. BC Lions

The BC Lions are based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The team was founded in 1954 and is a member of the West Division in the Canadian Football League.

The club plays its home games at BC Place, which has a seating capacity of 54,320.

The BC have won six Grey Cup trophies and other divisional titles throughout their history in the Canadian Football League. The team's nickname is Leos, and its traditional colours are black, orange, fog grey, and white.

2. Calgary Stampeders

The Calgary Stampeders are based in Calgary, Alberta. They are members of the West Division of the Canadian Football League. 

The club was founded in 1945 and currently plays its home games at the McMahon Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 35,400.

Calgary Stampeders are regarded as the fifth oldest active CFL franchise. They are one of the most successful teams with over eight Grey Cup trophies. The team's nicknames are stamps and horsemen, and its traditional colours are red, white, and black.

3. Edmonton Elks

The Edmonton Elks are based in Edmonton, Alberta. It is a member of the West Division in the Canadian Football League.

The team was founded in 1949 and currently plays its home games at the Commonwealth Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 56,302. 

The Edmonton Elks are one of the most successful teams in the CFL, with over fourteen Grey Cup championships. 

The team created two records, a three-peat between 1954 and 1956 and an unmatched five consecutive Grey Cup victories between 1978 and 1982. The team's nicknames are "The Double-E" and "The Herd." Its traditional colours are green, gold, and white.

4. Hamilton Tiger-Cats

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The club is a member of the East Division of the Canadian Football League.

The Tiger-Cats were established in 1950 and currently play their home games at Tim Hortons Field, which has a seating capacity of 23,218.

The team's nicknames are Ticats, Cats, and Tabbies. The team's traditional colours are black, gold, and white. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats is one of the most successful CFL teams historically, with 8 Grey Cup trophies. 

5. Montreal Alouettes

The Montreal Alouettes is based in Montreal, Quebec. It is a member of the East Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

The club was founded in 1946. It currently plays its home games at the Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 20,025. The team's nicknames are Als, Larks, and Les Moineaux.

Montreal Alouettes have won over eight Grey Cup trophies throughout the team's history, with the most recent success in 2023 when they defeated Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Montreal Alouettes traditional colours are red, white, and blue.

6. Ottawa Redblacks

Ottawa Redblacks, as REDBLACKS, is based in Ottawa, Ontario. It is a member of the East Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL). The team plays its home games at TD Place, which has a seating capacity of 24,000.

The Ottawa Redblacks were founded in 2014. The team won its first Grey Cup in 2016 and has won other East Division titles as well. The team's traditional colours are red, black, and white.

7. Toronto Argonauts 

The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is based in Toronto, Ontario. It is a member of the East Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL). 

The team was founded in 1873 and is regarded as the oldest existing professional sports team in North America. The team plays its home games at the BMO Field, which has a seating capacity of 25,000.

The Toronto Argonauts are one of the most successful teams in the history of the Canadian Football League, winning a record nineteen Grey Cup trophies.

Toronto Argonauts nicknames are the Argos, Boatmen, Double Blue, Scullers, and Love Boat. The team's traditional colours are Cambridge blue, Oxford blue, and blue.

8. Saskatchewan Roughriders

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are based in Regina, Saskatchewan. It is a member of the West Division in the Canadian Football League. The team was founded in 1910 and is the fourth-oldest professional gridiron football team.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders currently play their home games at the Mosaic Stadium at Evraz Place, which has a seating capacity of 33,350.

Saskatchewan Roughriders have won four Grey Cup trophies. The team's nicknames are Riders, the Green and White, and the Jolly Green Giants. Its traditional colours are green and white.

9. Winnipeg Blue Bombers

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is a member of the West division of the Canadian Football League.

The team was established in 1930 and currently plays its home games at Princess Auto Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 33,234.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are one of the most successful teams in the Canadian Football League, with over twelve Grey Cup trophies, with the most recent success in 2021.

The club's nicknames are Bombers, Blue and Gold, Big Blue, and True Blue. Its traditional colours are royal blue, metallic gold, and white.

Canadian Football League (CFL) teams by Division 

East Division 

• Hamilton Tiger-Cats
• Montreal Alouettes
• Ottawa Redblacks
• Toronto Argonauts

West Division 

• BC Lions
• Calgary Stampeders
• Edmonton Elks
• Saskatchewan Roughriders
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers

CFL teams by province and city 

Alberta

Calgary Stampeders (Calgary)

Edmonton Elks (Edmonton)

British Columbia

BC Lions (Vancouver)

Manitoba

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Winnipeg)

Ontario 

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (Hamilton)

Ottawa Redblacks (Ottawa)

Toronto Argonauts (Toronto)

Quebec

Montreal Alouettes (Montreal)

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Roughriders (Regina)

History 

The Canadian Football League was established in 1958 and has actively been one of the biggest sports leagues in Canada and North America.

The CFL is divided into the divisions (East and West) with over nine teams. The league's championship, "The Gey Cup Final," has continued to attract a large TV rating. League CFL has been one of the most watched sports leagues in Canada according to figures from TV ratings.

How many teams are in the CFL?

The CFL currently has nine teams participating in two divisions namely the East Division with four teams and the West Division with five teams.

Most successful teams in the CFL 

Toronto Argonauts

Toronto Argonauts leads the way when it comes to the Canadian Football League. The team has a record number of 19 Grey Cup Championships throughout its history in the competition.

The Toronto Argonauts holds the record as the only team with the longest active winning streak in CFL games with eight. The team was established in 1873 and is one of the oldest franchise teams in Canada.

Edmonton Elks

The second team on the list of the most successful CFL teams is the Edmonton Elks. The team has won over 14 Grey Cup Championships throughout its history and participation in the CFL.

The Edmonton Elks also holds its record as the only team with the three-peat that was achieved from 1954 to 1956. It also created an unmatched record of five consecutive wins between 1978 and 1982.

The Edmonton Elks were established in 1949 and are one of the household names in the CFL today.

Calgary Stampeders

The third team on the list of CFL's most successful teams is the Calgary Stampeders with 8 Grey Cup Championships. They have also won other divisional titles.

The Stampeders were founded in 1945. They are one of the most consistent teams in the CFL today.