$4.6 Million Invested In Amateur Football In 2025 Across CFL
Anthony Johnson Jr. hands off a football to a little boy at Jr. Stamps Camp 2025.
League Office and clubs deepened support of Canadians in the community and on the field.
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· $4,600,318 donated to amateur football programming
· 9,131 hours in the community
· 3,020 hours in support of amateur football
· 2,200 community and amateur football events
· 728 total school visits
· 233,700 youth impacted through community and amateur football initiatives
TORONTO (May 5, 2026) – Each year, the Canadian Football League (CFL) and its nine member clubs stand strong in the community, championing the causes that matter most to Canadians and growing the game from coast to coast to coast.
In 2025, coaches, players, mascots and team personnel put in more than 9,100 hours participating in community events, promoting literacy, heightening food security, combatting gender-based violence, standing against bullying and more. A total of $4.6M was donated to amateur football programming with over 3,000 hours spent sharing the game with youth, women and girls, Indigenous communities and more. Across 728 school visits, events at community centres and on football fields, the CFL collectively reached 233,700 youth throughout the year.
"Football has the power to shape character, create belonging and open doors for young people. The CFL and our clubs are proud to deepen our support for community programs and to strengthen the path from amateur football to high performance. We are committed to ensuring every young athlete in Canada has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive through football," said CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston.
CALGARY - Every Yard Counts saw players, members of the Outriders and Quick Six visit Alberta’s Children’s Hospital before every home game to spend time with young fans. As part of the program, the team also hosted a family at the game with a meet-and-greet after the final whistle. The PinkPower Game raised awareness for breast cancer, with proceeds from sales of limited-edition merchandise going towards Wellspring Alberta to support programs and resources for cancer patients and their families. As part of the CGY Crew program, the team visited several schools for one week at a time throughout the school year to teach flag football. At the end of their time together, flag kits were left behind for students to continue their skill development.
