CFL Combine in Winnipeg and April 30 Drafts Highlight 2024 Offseason
January 31, 2024 - Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release
TORONTO - The Canadian Football League (CFL)'s 2024 offseason will see Free Agency open on February 13, before the CFL Combine presented by New Era heads to Winnipeg from March 19-24, ahead of the top eligible prospects being selected in the CFL Draft and the CFL Global Draft on April 30, and much more.
The 2024 regular season begins on June 6 with a Thursday Night Football rematch of the 110th Grey Cup, which will see the reigning champion Montreal Alouettes begin their title defence in Winnipeg.
2023 OFFSEASON KEY DATES
February 4-11 - Free Agency Communication Window open
From noon ET on February 4 until noon on February 11, teams will be able to openly speak with pending free agents or their CFLPA-registered designates.
February 13 - Free Agency opens
At noon ET, free agents will be able to officially sign with CFL clubs.
March 8 - CFL Invitational Combine presented by New Era
The University of Waterloo's Feridun Hamdullahpur Field House will host invited players from across Canada in a showcase of the country's football talent.
March 19-24 - CFL Combine presented by New Era
The five-day feature of Canada's football phenoms will take place in Winnipeg with medical testing and measurements, traditional on- and off-field testing, individual drills and one-on-ones.
April 30 - 2024 CFL Draft and CFL Global Draft
The top Global and National prospects will be selected by CFL clubs.
CFL Global Draft: 11 a.m. ET
CFL Draft: 8 p.m. ET
May 8 - Rookie Camps open
First-year players will take the field with their new clubs.
May 11 - Rosters reduced to 85 players
Cutdowns will take place by 11:59 p.m. ET, excluding non-counters.
May 12 - Training camps open
The official opening of camp for all nine clubs.
May 14 - Rosters reduced to 75 players
Cutdowns will take place by 11:59 p.m. ET, excluding non-counters.
Preseason Week 1
Monday, May 20 | WPG at SSK | 4 p.m. ET
Preseason Week 2
Saturday, May 25 | OTT at HAM | 2 p.m. ET
Saturday, May 25 | BC at CGY | 4 p.m. ET
Saturday, May 25 | SSK at EDM | 4 p.m. ET
Saturday, May 25 | TOR at MTL | 7:30 p.m. ET
Preseason Week 3
Friday, May 31 | MTL at OTT | 7:30 p.m. ET
Friday, May 31 | CGY at WPG | 8:30 p.m. ET
Friday, May 31 | EDM at BC | 10 p.m. ET
Saturday, June 1 | HAM at TOR | 2 p.m. ET
June 1 - End of Training Camp
Camps will officially conclude ahead of the upcoming season.
June 6 - 2024 Season Kickoff
MTL at WPG | 8:30 p.m. ET
Canadian Football League Stories from January 31, 2024
- Elks Sign Running Back Ja'Won Howell - Edmonton Elks
- RedBlacks Sign National OL Dariusz Bladek - Ottawa RedBlacks
- Philippe Gagnon Re-Signs with Alouettes - Montreal Alouettes
- RedBlacks Re-Sign American Linebacker Frankie Griffin - Ottawa RedBlacks
- Riders Are "Rolan" Through 2025 - Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Lions Bring Back Americans Parnell Motley & James Moore - B.C. Lions
- CFL Combine in Winnipeg and April 30 Drafts Highlight 2024 Offseason - CFL
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers Agree to Terms with Quarterback Chris Streveler - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Stamps Sign Trio of Receivers - Calgary Stampeders
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