List of gridiron football teams in Canada
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This is a list of gridiron football teams in Canada.
Professional teams
Active leagues
Canadian football
Canadian Football League
Active teams
| Team | City | Established | Grey Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Lions | Vancouver, British Columbia | 1954 | 6 | |
| Calgary Stampeders | Calgary, Alberta | 1935 | 8 | Renamed from Bronks to Stampeders in 1944. |
| Edmonton Elks | Edmonton, Alberta | 1949 | 13 | Renamed from Eskimos to Elks in 2021 |
| Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Hamilton, Ontario | 1950 | 8 | The Hamilton Wildcats and Hamilton Tigers merged in 1950 to form the Tiger-Cats |
| Montreal Alouettes | Montreal, Quebec | 1946 | 7 | The Baltimore Stallions moved to Montreal after the 1995 season and were renamed the Montreal Alouettes. The new club assumed the history of all past professional clubs in Montreal.[1] |
| Ottawa Redblacks | Ottawa, Ontario | 2014 | 1 | The Redblacks are the third CFL Team in Ottawa after the Ottawa Rough Riders and the Ottawa Renegades. |
| Saskatchewan Roughriders | Regina, Saskatchewan | 1910 | 4 | Renamed from Regina Rugby Club to Regina Roughriders in 1923 and from Regina to Saskatchewan in 1947. |
| Toronto Argonauts | Toronto, Ontario | 1873 | 17 | |
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 1930 | 12 | The Winnipeg Winnipegs and the Winnipeg St. Johns merged to become the Winnipeg 'Pegs in 1933. Renamed from 'Pegs to Blue Bombers in 1936. |
Defunct teams
| Team | City | Existed | Grey Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Schooners | Halifax, Nova Scotia | 1984 | 0 | Never played a game. |
| Ottawa Renegades | Ottawa, Ontario | 2002-05 | 0 | Suspended operations after 2005 season. |
| Ottawa Rough Riders | Ottawa, Ontario | 1876-1996 | 9 | Folded after 1996 season. |
Indoor football/arena football
Arena Football League
Defunct team
| Team | City | Existence | Arena Bowls | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Phantoms | Toronto, Ontario | 2001-02 | 0 | Folded after 2002 season. |
Can- Am Indoor Football League
Defunct Teams
| Team | City | Existence | Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Spartans | Niagara, Ontario | 2017-18 | 0 | Folded during the 2017-18 season. |
Defunct leagues
American football
American Football Conference
| Team | City | Existence | Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnia Golden Bears | Sarnia, Ontario | 1961 | 1 | League dissolved before the 1962 season. |
Continental Football League
| Team | City | Existence | Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Beavers | Montreal, Quebec | 1966-67 | 0 | |
| Toronto Rifles | Toronto, Ontario | 1965-67 | 0 |
United Football League
| Team | City | Existence | Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Rifles | Montreal, Quebec | 1964 | 0 |
World Football League
| Team | City | Existence | Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Northmen | Toronto, Ontario | 1974 | 0 | Never played a game because of the Canadian Football Act. Moved to Memphis in 1974. |
World League of American Football
| Team | City | Existence | World Bowls | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Machine | Montreal, Quebec | 1991-92 | 0 | WLAF suspended operations after 1992 season. When it returned in 1995, all North American teams had been folded. |
Semi-professional/senior
American football
Empire Football League
Active teams
| Team | City | Established | EFL Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Demon Deacons | Ottawa, Ontario | |||
| Quebec Titans | Châteauguay, Quebec | 2008 | Renamed from Chateauguay Titans to Quebec Titans in 2008. |
Defunct teams
| Team | City | Existence | EFL Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Condors | Montreal, Quebec | 1990- | Renamed from Voyageurs to Condors in 1994. | |
| Ottawa Bootleggers | Ottawa, Ontario | 1988; 1991–92 | 0 | Left the Empire Football League after 1988 season and rejoined the league in 1991. The Bootleggers folded after the 1992 season. |
Mid Continental Football League
Defunct teams
North American Football League
Active teams
| Team | City | Established | NAFL Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Spartans | Langley, British Columbia | 2008 | 0 | |
| London Silverbacks | London, Ontario | 2007 | 0 | |
| Tri-City Titans | Kitchener, Ontario | 2007 | 0 |
Defunct teams
| Team | City | Existed | NAFL Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Screaming Eagles | Hamilton, Ontario |
Canadian football
Canadian Major Football League
Active teams
Alberta Football League
| Team | City | Established | Sid Forster Memorial Trophy CMFL Championships | League Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airdrie Irish | Airdrie, Alberta | 2015 | 0 | 0 | |
| Calgary Gators | Calgary, Alberta | 1997 | 0 | 1 | |
| Calgary Wolfpack | Calgary, Alberta | 1989 | 3 | 12 | |
| Central Alberta Buccaneers | Lacombe, Alberta | 2002 | 0 | 0 | Previously known as Red Deer Buccaneers |
| St. Albert Stars | St. Albert, Alberta | 2013 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fort McMurray Monarchs | Fort Mcmurray, Alberta | 2014 | 1 | 1 | |
| Grande Prairie Drillers | Grande Prairie, Alberta | 2004 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lloydminster Vandals | Lloydminster, Alberta | 2004 | 1 | 2 | |
| Parkland Predators | Spruce Grove, Alberta | 2008 | 0 | 0 |
Northern Football Conference
| Team | City | Established | Sid Forster Memorial Trophy CMFL Championships | Plaunte Memorial Trophy (NFC) Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bay Bulldogs | North Bay, Ontario | ||||
| Oakville Longhorns | Oakville, Ontario | 1978 | 3 | 14 | Suspended operations for 2009. Returned 2010 Season. |
| Ottawa Invaders | Ottawa, Ontario | 2010 | 0 | 0 | Previously known as the Ottawa Invaders 2010-2017 |
| Sarnia Imperials | Sarnia, Ontario | 2006 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steel City Patriots | Hamilton, Ontario | 2014 | |||
| Sudbury Spartans | Sudbury, Ontario | 1952 | 0 | 18 | Previously known as Sudbury Hardrocks from 1952-67. Team suspended operations from 2007-2010. Returned 2011 Season. |
| Toronto Raiders | Toronto, Ontario | 1992 | 0 | 0 | Previously known as Toronto Eagles from 1992–97, Markham Raiders from 1998-2005. |
| GTA All-Stars | Toronto, Ontario | 2001 | 3 | 5 | Previously known as Megacity Maddogs from 2001–05 and Toronto Maddogs from 2006-2010. |
| Tri-City Outlaws | Kitchener, Ontario | 2003 | 1 | 3 |
Defunct teams
| Team | City | Existence | CMFL Championships | AFL/MFL/NFC Championships | League | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramalea Satellites | Bramalea, Ontario | 1973-74 | 0 | 2 | Northern Football Conference | |
| Brampton Bears | Brampton, Ontario | 1985-95 | 0 | 1 | Northern Football Conference | |
| Calgary Cowboys | Calgary, Alberta | 1984-88; 1991–96 | 0 | 1 | Alberta Football League | |
| Calgary Coyotes | Calgary, Alberta | 2001-03 | 0 | 0 | Alberta Football League | |
| Calgary Crude | Calgary, Alberta | 1984-92 | 0 | 0 | Alberta Football League | |
| Calgary Raiders | Calgary, Alberta | 1985-88 | 0 | 4 | Alberta Football League | |
| Calgary Razorbacks | Calgary, Alberta | 2004-05 | 0 | 0 | Alberta Football League | |
| Calgary Thunder | Calgary, Alberta | 2000-07 | 0 | 1 | Alberta Football League | |
| Deep River Rams | North Renfrew, Ontario | 1956 | 0 | 1 | Northern Football Conference | |
| East Side Eagles | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 0 | Manitoba Football League | |||
| Edmonton Icemen | Edmonton, Alberta | 1995–2004 | 0 | 0 | Alberta Football League | |
| Edmonton Seahawks | Edmonton, Alberta | 2006-09 | 0 | 0 | Alberta Football League | |
| Edmonton Seminoles | Edmonton, Alberta | 1993-94 | 0 | 0 | Alberta Football League | |
| Etobicoke Argonauts | Etobicoke, Ontario | 1978 | 0 | 0 | Northern Football Conference | |
| Hamilton Wildcats I | Hamilton, Ontario | 1978-84 | 0 | 3 | Northern Football Conference | Moved from Stoney Creek to Hamilton and renamed from Stoney Creek Patriots to Hamilton Wildcats in 1982. |
| Hamilton Wildcats II | Hamilton, Ontario | 1995-96 | 0 | 0 | Northern Football Conference | |
| Kingston Privateers | Trenton, Ontario | 2001-09 | 0 | 0 | Northern Football Conference | Previously known as Belleville Privateers and Quinte-Limestone Privateers from 2004-08. |
| Kirkland Lake Kougars | Kirkland Lake, Ontario | 1954-67 | 0 | 0 | Northern Football Conference | Renamed from Alouettes to Kougars in 1968. |
| Laurentian Voyageurs | Sudbury, Ontario | 1972-73 | 0 | 0 | Northern Football Conference | |
| Medicine Hat Maurauders | Medicine Hat, Alberta | 2004-08 | 0 | 0 | Alberta Football League | |
| Milton Marauders | Milton, Ontario | 2002 | 1 | 1 | Northern Football Conference | |
| Mississauga Wolverines | Mississauga, Ontario | 2001-03 | 0 | 0 | Northern Football Conference | |
| North Bay Bulldogs | North Bay, Ontario | 1992–2010 | 0 | 0 | Northern Football Conference | |
| North Bay Northmen | North Bay, Ontario | 1954-82 | 0 | 4 | Northern Football Conference | Renamed from Roughriders to Ti-Cats and from Ti-Cats to Northmen in 1980. |
| Okotoks Bearcats | Okotoks, Alberta | 1995-97 | 0 | 0 | Alberta Football League | |
| Orillia Silver Bombers | Orillia, Ontario | 1976-80 | 0 | 0 | Northern Football Conference | |
| Oshawa Hawkeyes | Oshawa, Ontario | 2001-08 | 1 | 1 | Northern Football Conference | |
| Peterborough Packers | Peterborough, Ontario | 1997-99 | 0 | 0 | Northern Football Conference | |
| Red Deer Redskins | Red Deer, Alberta | 1985-87 | 0 | 0 | Alberta Football League | |
| Red Deer Sooners | Red Deer, Alberta | 1987-99 | 0 | 4 | Alberta Football League | |
| Rouyn-Noranda Fantassins | Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec | 1955-57; 1961–62; 1965 | 0 | 0 | Northern Football Conference | |
| St. Vital Bulldogs | St. Vital, Manitoba | 0 | Manitoba Football League | |||
| Sault Ste. Marie Steelers | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario | 1972-88 | 0 | 2 | Northern Football Conference | |
| Scarborough Crimson Tide | Scarborough, Ontario | 1992-94 | 0 | 0 | Northern Football Conference | |
| South Porcupine Falcons | Timmins, Ontario | 1966-69; 1971 | 0 | 0 | Northern Football Conference | |
| Sturgeon Falls Bombers | Sturgeon Falls, Ontario | 1955-63; 1965–68 | 0 | 3 | Northern Football Conference | |
| Thunder Bay Storm | Thunder Bay, Ontario | 1993–1995 | 0 | 1 | Manitoba Football League | |
| Tri-Town Raiders | Cobalt/Haileybury/New Liskeard, Ontario | 1954-56; 1959 | 0 | 0 | Northern Football Conference | |
| Val-d'Or Jets | Val-d'Or, Quebec | 1965-68; 1970 | 0 | 0 | Northern Football Conference | |
| Wainwright Longhorns | Wainwright, Alberta | 2005-08 | 0 | 0 | Alberta Football League | |
| Westman Wild | Brandon, Manitoba | 0 | Manitoba Football League | |||
| Winnipeg Mustangs | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 2 | 2 | Manitoba Football League | ||
| Winnipeg Rods | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 0 | Manitoba Football League |
Maritime Football League
Active teams
| Team | City | Established | Maritime Bowls | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericton Fleet | Fredericton, New Brunswick | 2021 | 0 | |
| Halifax Heat | Halifax, Nova Scotia | 2023 | 0 | |
| Island Mariners | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | 2004 | 0 | Renamed from PEI Mariners in 2017 |
| Moncton Mustangs | Riverview, New Brunswick | 2005 | 8 | Renamed from Riverview Mustangs to Moncton Mustangs in 2010. |
| Nova Scotia Buccaneers | Halifax, Nova Scotia | 2015 | 1 | Did not play in 2018 |
| Saint John Wanderers | Saint John, New Brunswick | 2001 | 8 | |
| Valley Razors | Quispamsis, New Brunswick | 2019 | 0 | Renamed from Southern New Brunswick Ducks in 2022 |
Defunct teams
| Team | City | Existed | Maritime Bowls | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Gladiators | Fredericton, New Brunswick | 2001 | 0 | |
| Dartmouth Knights | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | 2004 | 0 | |
| Halifax Buccaneers | Halifax, Nova Scotia | 2002 | 0 | |
| Halifax Harbour Hawks | Halifax, Nova Scotia | 2018 | 0 | |
| Halifax Shockers | Halifax, Nova Scotia | 2002 | 2 | |
| Moncton Marshals | Moncton, New Brunswick | 2001 | 1 | Renamed from Maroonz to Marshals in 2002. |
| Saint John Longhorns | Saint John, New Brunswick | 2005 | 0 | Renamed from Simmonds to Saint John in 2006. Later merged with the Saint John Wanderers. |
| Super City Mean Green | Halifax, Nova Scotia | 2008 | 0 | |
| University of New Brunswick Saint John Wolves | Saint John, New Brunswick | 2005 | 0 | Renamed from Simmonds to SJ in 2004 and to UNBSJ Wolves upon receiving club status from the university in 2006. Moved to the newly formed Atlantic Football League in 2009. |
University
American football
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Defunct teams
| Team | City | Existence | Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Fraser University Clan | Burnaby, British Columbia | 1965–2002 | 0 | Left the NAIA to join the CIS in 2002. |
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Active team
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
| Team | City | Established | Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Fraser University Clan | Burnaby, British Columbia | 2010 | 0 |
Canadian football
U Sports
Active teams
Atlantic University Sport
| Team | City | Established | Grey Cups | Vanier Cups | Canadian Bowl Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia University Axemen | Wolfville, Nova Scotia | 1956 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Bishop's University Gaiters | Lennoxville, Quebec | 1873 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Football-only member of AUS; other sports compete in RSEQ. |
| Mount Allison University Mounties | Sackville, New Brunswick | 1955 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| St. Francis Xavier University X-Men | Antigonish, Nova Scotia | 1953 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Saint Mary's University Huskies | Halifax, Nova Scotia | 1947 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Canada West Universities Athletic Association
| Team | City | Established | Grey Cups | Vanier Cups | Canadian Bowl Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alberta Golden Bears | Edmonton, Alberta | 1910 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| University of British Columbia Thunderbirds | Vancouver, British Columbia | 1924 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| University of Calgary Dinos | Calgary, Alberta | 1964 | 0 | 4 | 0 | Renamed from Dinosaurs to Dinos in 1999 |
| University of Manitoba Bisons | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 1927 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| University of Regina Rams | Regina, Saskatchewan | 1999 | 0 | 0 | 15 | Moved from the CJFL after the 1998 season and joined the University of Regina as their varsity football program. |
| University of Saskatchewan Huskies | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 1912 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Ontario University Athletics
| Team | City | Established | Grey Cups | Vanier Cups | Canadian Bowl Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton University Ravens | Ottawa, Ontario | 1957 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Program suspended from 1999 until 2013 |
| University of Guelph Gryphons | Guelph, Ontario | 1968 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| McMaster University Marauders | Hamilton, Ontario | 1898 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| University of Ottawa Gee-Gees | Ottawa, Ontario | 1905 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Queen's University Golden Gaels | Kingston, Ontario | 1898 | 3 | 4 | 0 | |
| University of Toronto Varsity Blues | Toronto, Ontario | 1877 | 4 | 2 | 0 | |
| University of Waterloo Warriors | Waterloo, Ontario | 1957 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Western University Mustangs | London, Ontario | 1929 | 0 | 7 | 1 | The institution is formally The University of Western Ontario, but has branded itself as Western University since 2012. |
| Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks | Waterloo, Ontario | 1961 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Renamed from Waterloo Lutheran University in 1960. |
| University of Windsor Lancers | Windsor, Ontario | 1968 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| York University Lions | Toronto, Ontario | 1968 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Renamed from Yeomen to Lions in 2003. |
Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec
| Team | City | Established | Grey Cups | Vanier Cups | Canadian Bowl Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University Stingers | Montreal, Quebec | 1974 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Became Concordia University in 1974 with the merger of Sir George Williams University and Loyola College. |
| Université Laval Rouge et Or | Quebec City, Quebec | 1996 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| McGill University Redbirds | Montreal, Quebec | 1874 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Nickname was Redmen from 1927 through the 2018 season, after which it was abandoned. The university then went without a men's nickname until the adoption of Redbirds in November 2020. |
| Université de Montréal Carabins | Montreal, Quebec | 1966 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Originally played from 1966–71, the program was then cancelled. It returned in 2002. |
| Université de Sherbrooke Vert et Or | Sherbrooke, Quebec | 2003 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defunct teams
Junior football
Canadian football
Canadian Junior Football League
Active teams
British Columbia Football Conference
| Team | City | Established | Canadian Bowl Championships | Conference Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Rams | Langley, British Columbia | 1954 | 0 | 5 | Renamed from Surrey to South Fraser in 1999 and South Fraser to Big Kahuna in 2006. Renamed from Big Kahuna Rams to Langley Rams following their relocation to Langley. |
| Valley Huskers | Chilliwack, British Columbia | 1999 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kamloops Broncos | Kamloops, British Columbia | 2007 | 0 | 0 | |
| Okanagan Sun | Kelowna, British Columbia | 1980 | 3 | 14 | |
| Vancouver Island Raiders | Nanaimo, British Columbia | 2005 | 1 | 3 | |
| Westshore Rebels | Langford, British Columbia | 1985 | 0 | 1 | Moved from Victoria to Langford in 2011 and renamed from Victoria Rebels. |
Ontario Football Conference
| Team | City | Established | Canadian Bowl Championships | Conference Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Bears | Brampton, Ontario | 2010 | 0 | 0 | |
| Burlington Braves | Burlington, Ontario | 1958 | 0 | 9 | Renamed Junior Tiger-Cats from 1987 to 1989. |
| Hamilton Hurricanes | Hamilton, Ontario | 1963 | 1 | 9 | Went dormant from 1994 until 2007. Was reinstated for the 2008 season. |
| London Beefeaters | London, Ontario | 1975 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ottawa Sooners | Ottawa, Ontario | 1974 | 4 | 10 | Played in the Quebec Junior Football League from 1995 until 2008. |
| St. Leonard Cougars | Montreal, Quebec | 1984 | 0 | 8 | |
| Windsor AKO Fratmen | Windsor, Ontario | 1946 | 3 | 6 |
Prairie Football Conference
| Team | City | Established | Canadian Bowl Championships | Conference Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Colts | Calgary, Alberta | 1967 | 2 | 2 | |
| Edmonton Huskies | Edmonton, Alberta | 1952 | 5 | 3 | Renamed from Oilers to Huskies in 1954. |
| Edmonton Wildcats | Edmonton, Alberta | 1948 | 3 | 2 | |
| Regina Thunder | Regina, Saskatchewan | 1999 | 0 | 0 | |
| Saskatoon Hilltops | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 1947 | 17 | 17 | |
| Winnipeg Rifles | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 2002 | 0 | 0 |
Defunct teams
| Team | City | Existence | Canadian Bowl Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford Air Force | Abbotsford, British Columbia | 1987–2007 | 0 | Suspended operations for the 2007 season. |
| Brampton Satellites | Brampton, Ontario | 1975-78 | 0 | |
| Brantford Bisons | Brantford, Ontario | 1971-82 | 0 | |
| Burnaby/Northwest Mountaineers | Burnaby, British Columbia | 0 | ||
| Burnaby Spartans | Burnaby, British Columbia | 0 | ||
| Calgary Altonas | Calgary, Alberta | 1 | ||
| Calgary Mohawks | Calgary, Alberta | 1974- | 0 | |
| Calgary Mount Royal Mustangs | Calgary, Alberta | 0 | ||
| Chateauguay Ramblers | Châteauguay, Quebec | 0 | ||
| Cornwall Emards | Cornwall, Ontario | 0 | ||
| C.Y.O. Red Raiders | British Columbia | 0 | ||
| Edmonton Maple Leafs | Edmonton, Alberta | 0 | ||
| Etobicoke Argonauts | Toronto, Ontario | 1979-81 | 0 | |
| Fort Garry Lions | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 1957 | 0 | |
| Hamilton Alerts | Hamilton, Ontario | 2 | ||
| Hamilton Italio Canadians | Hamilton, Ontario | 1 | ||
| Hamilton Petrolia | Hamilton, Ontario | 1 | ||
| Hamilton Steel City Ironmen | Hamilton, Ontario | 1999–2000 | 0 | |
| Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Hamilton, Ontario | 2 | ||
| Hamilton Tigers | Hamilton, Ontario | 1 | ||
| Hamilton Wildcats | Hamilton, Ontario | 2 | ||
| Kamloops Cowboys | Kamloops, British Columbia | 2001-03 | 0 | |
| Etobicoke-Lakeshore Bears | Ontario | 1957-78 | 0 | |
| Laval Cobras | Laval, Quebec | 0 | ||
| Laval Scorpions | Laval, Quebec | 0 | ||
| Loyola College | Montreal, Quebec | 1 | ||
| Marpole Colts | British Columbia | 0 | ||
| Medicine Hat Rattlers | Medicine Hat, Alberta | 0 | ||
| Montreal AAA | Montreal, Quebec | 4 | ||
| Montreal Junior Alouettes | Montreal, Quebec | 1981 | 0 | |
| Montreal Junior Concordes | Montreal, Quebec | 1982-84 | 0 | |
| Montreal Rose Bombers | Montreal, Quebec | 1 | ||
| Montreal Westmounts | Montreal, Quebec | 1 | ||
| Moose Jaw Maroons | Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan | 0 | ||
| Niagara Falls Regional Raiders | Niagara Falls, Ontario | 1973-76 | 0 | |
| Niagara Falls Thunderbirds | Niagara Falls, Ontario | 1962 | 0 | |
| Niagara Falls Tiger-Cats | Niagara Falls, Ontario | 1963 | 0 | |
| North Shore Cougars | Vancouver, British Columbia | 0 | ||
| North York Knights | Toronto, Ontario | 1959-60 | 0 | |
| Notre-Dame-de-Grace Maple Leafs | Montreal, Quebec | 1946-73 | 1 | Merged with Verdun Invictus in 1974 to become Verdun Maple Leafs. |
| Oakville Colts | Oakville, Ontario | 1971-73 | 0 | |
| Oshawa Hawkeyes | Oshawa, Ontario | 1963-96 | 0 | |
| Oshawa Imperials | Oshawa, Ontario | 1959-62 | 0 | |
| Ottawa Capitals | Ottawa, Ontario | 1 | ||
| Ottawa Junior Riders | Ottawa, Ontario | 2002-05 | 0 | |
| Parkdale Canoe Club | Toronto, Ontario | 1 | ||
| Peterborough Panthers | Peterborough, Ontario | 1971-75 | 0 | |
| Red Deer Packers | Red Deer, Alberta | 1974- | 0 | |
| Regina Bombers | Regina, Saskatchewan | 0 | ||
| Regina Dales | Regina, Saskatchewan | 1 | ||
| Regina Pats | Regina, Saskatchewan | 1 | ||
| Regina Rams | Regina, Saskatchewan | 15 | Joined the University of Regina and CIS in 1999. | |
| Richmond Raiders | Richmond, British Columbia | 0 | ||
| Sarnia Junior Golden Bears | Sarnia, Ontario | 1974-80 | 0 | |
| Sarnia Lakers | Sarnia, Ontario | 1971-73 | 0 | |
| Sault Ste. Marie Storm | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario | 1993-95 | 0 | |
| Scarborough Rams | Toronto, Ontario | 1959-78 | 0 | |
| St. Catharines Raiders | St. Catharines, Ontario | 0 | ||
| St. James Rods | St. James, Manitoba | 0 | ||
| St. John's Grads | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 1 | ||
| St. Thomas Tigers | St. Thomas, Ontario | 1 | ||
| St. Vital Mustangs | St. Vital, Manitoba | 0 | ||
| South Shore Packers | Montreal, Quebec | 0 | ||
| Thunder Bay Giants | Thunder Bay, Ontario | 0 | ||
| Thunder Bay Storm | Thunder Bay, Ontario | 1995 | 0 | |
| Tri-City Bulldogs | Coquitlam, British Columbia | 1925–2004 | 0 | Renamed from the Vancouver Meloramas when it moved to Coquitlam in 1991. |
| Toronto Argos | Toronto, Ontario | 2 | ||
| Toronto Balmy Beach Marines | Toronto, Ontario | 1959-62 | 0 | |
| Toronto Canoe Club | Toronto, Ontario | 1 | ||
| Toronto Parkdale Lions | Toronto, Ontario | 1 | ||
| Toronto St. Aldens | Toronto, Ontario | 1 | ||
| Toronto St. Michael's | Toronto, Ontario | 1 | ||
| Toronto Titans | Toronto, Ontario | 2003 | 0 | Suspended operations prior to the 2003 season. |
| Toronto Varsity | Toronto, Ontario | 1 | ||
| Tri-City Vipers | Kitchener, Ontario | 2007 | 0 | Suspended operations prior to the 2007 season, but is expected to return for the 2008 season. |
| University of Toronto Junior Varsity Blues | Toronto, Ontario | 1961 | 0 | |
| Vancouver Blue Bombers | Vancouver, British Columbia | 2 | ||
| Vancouver Island Sharks | Victoria, British Columbia | 1994-97 | 0 | |
| Verdun Invictus | Verdun, Quebec | 0 | Merged With Notre-Dame-de-Grace Maple Leafs to become Verdun Maple Leafs. | |
| Verdun Maple Leafs | Verdun, Quebec | 1974-80 | 0 | |
| Verdun Shamcats | Verdun, Quebec | 0 | ||
| Victoria Dolphins | Victoria, British Columbia | 0 | ||
| Victoria Payless | Victoria, British Columbia | 0 | ||
| Ville Emard Juveniles | Ville Emard, Quebec | 0 | ||
| Western Ontario Mustangs | London, Ontario | 1 | ||
| Weston Invictus Redmen | Weston, Ontario | 1961-70 | 0 | |
| Weston Wildcats | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 0 | ||
| Winnipeg Hawkeyes | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 1974- | 0 | |
| Winnipeg Light Infantry | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 0 | ||
| Winnipeg Rods | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 1974- | 3 | |
| Winnipeg Wildcats | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 0 | ||
| Woodstock Grads | Woodstock, Ontario | 1 |
Quebec Junior Football League
Active teams
| Team | City | Established | Canadian Bowl Championships | Manson Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Châteauguay Raiders | Châteauguay, Quebec | 1981 | 0 | 7 | |
| Cumberland Panthers | Orléans, Ontario | 1993 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joliette Pirates | Joliette, Quebec | 1992 | 0 | 0 | |
| Laval Devils | Laval, Quebec | 2002 | 0 | 0 | |
| South Shore Monarx | Longueuil, Quebec | 2004 | 0 | 0 | |
| St. Lazare Stallions | Saint Lazare De Vaudreuil, Quebec | 2008 | 0 | 0 |
Defunct teams
| Team | City | Existence | Canadian Bowl Championships | Manson Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Broncos | Pierrefonds, Quebec | 1972–2007 | 4 | 0 | |
| Ottawa Sooners | Ottawa, Ontario | 1995–2008 | 5 | 3 | Moved to the CJFL for the 2009 season. |
| South Shore Packers | Greenfield Park, Quebec | 1995–2001 | 0 | 0 | |
| Valleyfield Phalanges | Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec | 1971–2007 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ottawa Jr. Riders | Ottawa, Ontario | 1997–2013 | 0 | 3 |
Atlantic Football League
Active teams
| Team | City | Established | Moosehead Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie University Tigers | Halifax, Nova Scotia | 2010 | 1 | |
| Holland College Hurricanes | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | 2010 | 4 | |
| University of New Brunswick Fredericton Red Bombers | Fredericton, New Brunswick | 2009 | 2 | |
| University of New Brunswick Saint John Seawolves | Saint John, New Brunswick | 2009 | 1 |
Defunct teams
| Team | City | Existence | Moosehead Cups | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moncton Jr. Mustangs | Moncton, New Brunswick | 2009-2010 | 0 | Founded as Moncton Raiders; renamed for 2010 |
Varsity football
Canadian football
Ontario Football Conference
Active teams
| Team | City | Established | OFC (Varsity) Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Stampeders | Burlington, Ontario | 1966 | 1 | |
| Hamilton Jr. Tiger Cats | Hamilton, Ontario | 2009 | 0 | |
| Sudbury Spartans | Sudbury, Ontario | 1952 | 0 | |
| Toronto Junior Argonauts | Toronto, Ontario | 2006 | 0 | |
| Waterloo Jr. Warriors | Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario | 2011 | 0 | |
| York Jr. Lions | York Region, Ontario | 2003 | 0 | |
| Forest City Thunderbirds | London, Ontario | 2000 | 0 | |
| London Jr. Mustangs | London, Ontario | 2011 | 12 |
Defunct teams
| Team | City | Existed | OFC (Varsity) Championships | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York-Simcoe Buccaneers | York Region, Ontario | 2003-2015 | |||
| Waterloo Region Predators | Kitchener And Waterloo, Ontario | 2011-2022 |
Ontario Varsity Football League
| Team | City | Established | OVFL Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Bulldogs | Brampton, Ontario | 0 | ||
| Brantford Bisons | Brantford, Ontario | 0 | ||
| Cambridge Lions | Cambridge, Ontario | 0 | ||
| Essex Ravens | Essex, Ontario | 1 | ||
| Etobicoke Eagles | Toronto, Ontario | 1 | ||
| Guelph Bears | Guelph, Ontario | 0 | ||
| Halton Invictas | Burlington, Ontario | 0 | ||
| Hamilton Ironmen | Hamilton, Ontario | 0 | ||
| Huronia Stallions | Barrie, Ontario | 0 | ||
| Kingston Grenadiers | Kingston, Ontario | 0 | Renamed from Limestone District to Kingston in 2007. | |
| London Jr.Mustangs | London, Ontario | 1 | ||
| Metro Toronto Wildcats | Toronto, Ontario | 0 | ||
| Mississauga Warriors | Mississauga, Ontario | 3 | ||
| Newmarket Storm | Newmarket, Ontario | 0 | Renamed from York Simcoe to Newmarket in 2007. | |
| Niagara Spears | St. Catharines, Ontario | 1 | ||
| Oshawa Hawkeyes | Oshawa, Ontario | 0 | ||
| Ottawa Cumberland Panthers | Cumberland, Ontario | 0 | ||
| Ottawa Myers Riders | Nepean, Ontario | 0 | ||
| Sarnia Lions | Sarnia, Ontario | 0 | Renamed from Lambton to Sarnia in 2007. | |
| Sault Ste. Marie Sabercats | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario | 0 | ||
| Toronto Thunder | Toronto, Ontario | 3 |
Women's football
Canadian football
Central Canadian Women's Football League
| Team | City | Established | CCWFL Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Blitz | Montreal, Quebec | 2001 | 1 | Played in the American Independent Women's Football League (2001–2016); won the 2012 IWFL Tier I championship and two Tier II championships. |
| Ottawa Capital Rebels | Ottawa, Ontario | 2020 | 0 | |
| Quebec City Phoenix | Quebec City, Quebec | 2022 | 0 |
Maritime Women's Football League
| Team | City | Established | MWFL Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Lady Gladiators | Fredericton, New Brunswick | 2004 | 4 | |
| Halifax Xplosion | Halifax, Nova Scotia | 2006 | 2 (1 shared) | |
| Moncton Vipers | Moncton, New Brunswick | 2005 | 2 | |
| PEI Island Demons | Prince Edward Island | 2019 | 0 | |
| Saint John Storm | Saint John, New Brunswick | 2004 | 11 (1 shared) | Formerly known as the Simonds SeaGals in 2004, Saint John Buccaneers from 2005-07. |
Western Women's Canadian Football League
Western Conference
| Team | City | Established | WWCFL Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Rage | Calgary, Alberta | 2011 | 0 | |
| Edmonton Storm | Edmonton, Alberta | 2011 | 0 | |
| Lethbridge Steel | Lethbridge, Alberta | 2011 | 0 | |
| Northern Anarchy | Grande Prairie, Alberta | 2013 | 0 | |
| Okotoks Lady Outlawz | High River, Alberta | 2013 | 0 | |
Prairie Conference
| Team | City | Established | WWCFL Championships | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba Fearless | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 2011 | 0 | |
| Regina Riot | Regina, Saskatchewan | 2011 | 3 | |
| Saskatoon Valkyries | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 2011 | 7 | |
| Winnipeg Nomads Wolf Pack | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 2011 | 0 |
Indoor football/arena football
Lingerie Football League Canada
Defunct teams
| Team | City | Established | Lingerie Bowl | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Angels | Abbotsford, British Columbia | 2012 | 1 | |
| Calgary Fillies | Calgary, Alberta | 2013 | 0 | |
| Regina Rage | Regina, Saskatchewan | 2012 | 0 | |
| Saskatoon Sirens | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 2012 | 0 | |
| Toronto Triumph | Toronto, Ontario | 2011 | 0 |