The CFL approves Quebec City’s bid

Quebec City could take a major step forward in its quest to host a Canadian Football League (CFL) team.

A project led by the Trudel Group now appears to be far enough along for the CFL to seriously consider the possibility of expansion.

According to information reported by FM93 host Sylvain Bouchard, the CFL Board of Governors has reportedly given its unanimous approval to continue analyzing the possibility of a team in Quebec City. However, this decision does not mean that a new franchise has officially been granted to the Quebec capital.

The project is being led by businessman William Trudel, owner of the Trudel Group. He hopes to make Quebec City the CFL's next destination and bring the league's total number of teams to ten.

League Commissioner Stewart Johnston reportedly traveled to Quebec City recently to meet with representatives of the group involved in the project. Following these discussions, the commissioner expressed a positive outlook regarding the talks with the promoters.

“We've had productive discussions with a dedicated and very serious group,” Johnston told TSN on Wednesday.

A project that would include a new stadium

According to reports from FM93, the Trudel Group is expected to invest at least $25 million to secure a team. The project would also include the construction of a football stadium with a capacity of approximately 25,000 spectators.

The stadium could be built on the site of the former Colisée de Québec. Construction costs are currently estimated at about $350 million.

If all necessary steps are completed and the expansion is officially approved, the new team could make its CFL debut during the 2030–2031 season.

The project therefore remains under review, but recent discussions could represent a significant step forward for the return of a professional Canadian football team to Quebec City.

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