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Belt game 545 · October 3, 2026

BC Lions take the belt

BC Lions beat Toronto Argonauts 24–17 on the road to start reign 232 of the CFL belt, the 29th for the team.

The recap · AI-written

BC Lions Claim Belt with 24-17 Victory Over Toronto

The BC Lions traveled to Toronto and emerged victorious, defeating the Argonauts 24-17 to capture the lineal championship belt. The seven-point margin proved sufficient for BC to leave with both the win and the prestigious belt in hand.

Toronto entered as belt holders but couldn't defend their position at home. The Argonauts managed 17 points but fell short against a Lions squad that put up 24 to secure the victory.

With this win, the BC Lions become the new belt holders, ending Toronto's reign. The belt now heads west to British Columbia, where the Lions will carry the title until their next challenge.

Written by Claude from ESPN's box score for this game.

Toronto Argonauts had held it since September 25, 2026, with 0 defenses over 8 days.

BC Lions held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Calgary Stampeders on October 17, 2026.

232Reign number
29Team's reign
1Defenses
14Days held

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