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Although no immediate expansion is planned, the Canadian Football League (CFL) is closely looking at Quebec City as a future location for its 10th professional team.
“Quebec City is an exceptional football market,” Johnston said. “The success of Laval University's Rouge et Or shows that there is a solid and passionate fan base.”
Quebec City Mayor Bruno Marchand responded positively to the commissioner's comments, reiterating that the city remains open to any sports initiative that could boost its vitality. “More than ever, Quebec City is open for business!” he emphasized, adding that the municipality is investing in infrastructure to support both amateur and professional sports and attract major sporting events.
Quebec City: a promising market for the CFL
According to Johnston, the size and enthusiasm of Quebec's population make it an ideal candidate to host a CFL franchise. Halifax is also still being mentioned as a potential city, but any future expansion would be Canadian and concentrated in the eastern part of the country. The commissioner firmly dismissed the idea of a team based in the United States, stating that the goal is to add a tenth national team.
At the same time, the CFL is planning changes to infrastructure and regulations by 2027. University stadiums such as Percival-Molson, used by professional clubs such as the Alouettes, could see the placement of goalposts and field dimensions adjusted to meet new standards. Johnston assures that the league will cover the cost of these modifications in order to maintain the safety and efficiency of the facilities. With an already passionate fan base, modern infrastructure, and supportive municipal leadership, Quebec City seems well positioned to one day host a professional Canadian football team, further strengthening its status as a must-see sports destination.
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