Belt game 51 · August 31, 2001
Montreal Alouettes take the belt
Montreal Alouettes beat BC Lions 23–19 at home to start reign 26 of the CFL belt, the 4th for the franchise.
BC Lions had held it since August 11, 2001, with 2 defenses over 20 days.
Montreal Alouettes held it for 23 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Winnipeg Blue Bombers on September 23, 2001.
26Reign number
4Team's reign
2Defenses
23Days held