LCF: Quebec City Is the Leading Contender for a 10th Team

The possibility of a new professional football team coming to the nation's capital is gaining momentum.

Quebec City is currently the Canadian Football League's (CFL) preferred market to host a potential 10th team, although no official decision has yet been made.

This was confirmed Friday by league commissioner Stewart Johnston during his season review presented in Calgary, just days before the 113th Grey Cup.

The commissioner acknowledged that particularly encouraging discussions had taken place with a group of investors interested in the project. According to him, Quebec City is currently the most serious candidate for the CFL's expansion.

However, he was careful to temper fans' expectations. Several steps still need to be taken before an official announcement can be made. The league wants to ensure that the financial, sporting, and infrastructure conditions are met before giving its approval.

For several years, the CFL has been seeking to add a tenth team to its league, which has had nine teams since the return of the Ottawa Redblacks in 2014. The Maritimes, particularly Halifax, have already been mentioned as possible locations, but no concrete plans have materialized so far.

A new stadium could accelerate the project in Quebec City

The growing interest in Quebec City stems in part from the mobilization of investors and discussions surrounding the construction of a new football stadium on the site of the former Colisée.

Real estate developer William Trudel has already publicly expressed his desire to participate in the acquisition of a potential franchise. For his part, Mayor Bruno Marchand continues to openly support this initiative.

Plans to demolish the former Colisée could also move forward in 2027, according to the municipal administration's announced intentions.

For Stewart Johnston, the enthusiasm of sports fans in Quebec City is a major selling point. Local passion for football and support from municipal authorities are very positive factors in the market assessment.

Although nothing has been confirmed yet, the discussions lend new credibility to this project. Fans will have to wait, however, to find out if Quebec City will officially become the CFL's next city.

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