By Canadian Press

CFL going ahead with 2021 season beginning August 5

Jun 14, 2021 | 12:12 PM

CALGARY, AB – The CFL is going ahead with its 2021 season.

The league’s board of governors have voted unanimously in favour of an amended collective bargaining agreement and starting the 2021 campaign on August 5.

“This is an exciting day for Canadian football and for Canada itself,” said CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie.

“I want to thank our fans, players, coaches, and partners for their incredible support and patience as we’ve worked together towards this day. This is great news for everyone who loves our game and our country.”

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The CFL did not play in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The league unveiled plans in November for a full 18-game season that was to have started in June but later pushed back the start to August and reduced the number of games to 14.

The Grey Cup game was also pushed back from Nov. 21 to Dec. 12 in Hamilton.

The fulls schedule for the CFL’s 2021 season is set to be released Tuesday.