CFL going back to 20-second play clock in last three minutes of halves
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CFL going back to 20-second play clock in last three minutes of halves
TORONTO
THE CANADIAN PRESS
PUBLISHED MAY 12, 2026
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The CFL will keep its 20-second play clock this season after all.
CFL games will adopt a 35-second play clock in 2026 but return to a 20-second clock for the final three minutes of each half.
It’s a move the leag…
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