Ambrosie says CFL is committed to returning to play in 2021

Canadian Football League commissioner Randy Ambrosie points to the Grey Cup trophy before giving his annual state of the league address to reporters during the CFL's Grey Cup week. (Todd Korol/CP)

By The Canadian Press

Posted February 18, 2021 12:14 pm.

Last Updated February 18, 2021 2:16 pm.

TORONTO — CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the league remains committed to resuming play in 2021 but is keeping all options open regarding exactly how that will look.

The CFL didn’t play in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

WATCH: CFL cancels 2020 season

The league has unveiled a full 18-game 2021 schedule for all nine teams and while Ambrosie says the plan remains going ahead with that, the league is also examining potential contingencies like playing fewer contests in order to get back on the field.

After no Grey Cup game was played last year, the ’21 CFL title contest is scheduled to be played in November in Hamilton.

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