Belt game 44 · July 12, 2001
Hamilton Tiger-Cats take the belt
Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat BC Lions 26–5 at home to start reign 23 of the CFL belt, the 5th for the franchise.
BC Lions had held it since November 4, 2000, with 4 defenses over 250 days.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats held it for 21 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Edmonton Elks on August 2, 2001.
23Reign number
5Team's reign
2Defenses
21Days held