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CFL going back to 20-second play clock in last three minutes of halves
The board also approved rule changes to end regular-season ties and expand automatic replay review.
- The CFL adopted a 35-second play clock for the 2026 season, reverting to a 20-second clock during the final three minutes of each half.
- Following recommendations from a rules committee comprising head coaches, team presidents, the Officials Association, and the CFL Players, the board of governors approved the changes.
- Other adjustments include automatic replay reviews for turnovers on downs and bench areas situated between the 40-yard lines. An incomplete pass is now an available outcome for ineligible receiver penalties.
- Regular-Season games will no longer end in a tie; if teams remain level after overtime, they attempt alternate two-point converts from the three-yard line until a winner emerges.
- Before games, teams can provide officials with a third ineligible number as the CFL regular season kicks off June 4 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats hosting the Montreal Alouettes.
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CFL going back to 20-second play clock in last three minutes of halves
TORONTO - The CFL will keep its 20-second play clock this season after all.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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TORONTO — The Canadian Football League (CFL) Board of Governors has approved rule adjustments that were recommended by the Rules Committee, composed of head coaches, team presidents, the Officials Association and the CFL Players’ Association. In addition to the rule adjustments, the league office has provided additional direction to the operation of the CFL Replay Centre: With the implementation of the automatic 35-second play clock, on-field a…
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