Current holder · 58th reign
Toronto Argonauts
Took the belt from Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 30–28, on September 25, 2026. First defense Sat, Oct 3.
4Days held
0Defenses
58Reigns all-time
Last belt game
Full recap →The Toronto Argonauts captured the CFL lineal championship belt with a thrilling 30-28 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on the road. The two-point margin proved just enough for Toronto to emerge victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Chain of custody
All 535 reigns →- Toronto ArgonautsBeat Winnipeg Blue Bombers 30–28Sep 25, 2026 –Holding
- Winnipeg Blue BombersBeat Saskatchewan Roughriders 19–6Sep 12 – Sep 25, 202613 days · 0 def.
- Saskatchewan RoughridersBeat Winnipeg Blue Bombers 32–26Sep 6 – Sep 12, 20266 days · 0 def.
- Winnipeg Blue BombersBeat Montreal Alouettes 44–28Aug 28 – Sep 6, 20269 days · 0 def.
- Montreal AlouettesBeat Calgary Stampeders 37–30Jul 11 – Aug 28, 202648 days · 5 def.
- Calgary StampedersBeat Toronto Argonauts 58–36Jul 2 – Jul 11, 20269 days · 0 def.
- Toronto ArgonautsBeat Saskatchewan Roughriders 40–34Jun 26 – Jul 2, 20266 days · 0 def.
- Saskatchewan RoughridersBeat Montreal Alouettes 25–17Nov 16 – Jun 26, 2026222 days · 2 def.
Records
Most days holding the belt
- 1. Edmonton Elks4,413
- 2. Winnipeg Blue Bombers3,373
- 3. Montreal Alouettes3,074
- 4. Toronto Argonauts2,623
- 5. Calgary Stampeders2,500
Most defenses in one reign
- 1. Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 195912
- 2. Calgary Stampeders, 199210
- 3. BC Lions, 200510
- 4. Edmonton Eskimos, 20159
- 5. Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 20219
Most reigns
- 1. Calgary Stampeders73
- 2. Saskatchewan Roughriders68
- 3. Edmonton Elks66
- 4. BC Lions64
- 5. Winnipeg Blue Bombers61
Where it started · August 14, 1958
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 29–21 Edmonton Eskimos. The first CFL game on record, and the first reign of 535 reigns.