BC Lions
A lion's head in orange with black trim around the eyes, teeth, ears, and nose, looking to the right. To the left is a block-style serif initial "BC" in black with orange trim. Change to…
Calgary Stampeders
A white horse galloping with a black drop shadow. Revised primary logo from the '90s.
Edmonton Elks
A letter "E" twice in green with gold trim connected together representing the team initials.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
A tiger-cat leaping with a white with black trim circle behind the tiger-cat and wordmark "TIGER-CATS FOOTBALL" in black arched around the circle. Updated tiger-cat from the previous primary logo in 2004.
Montreal Alouettes
The new blue, white and red logo illustrates the letter "M" of Montreal, a plane representing the Alouettes squadron and a bird. It also recalls the province of Quebec's flour de lys and Montreal's city…
Saskatchewan Roughriders
A letter "S" on a green field between two stalks of wheat in white on a black border. Updated version of their previous logo (1985-2015) with silver removed among other small changes.
Toronto Argonauts
This 2021 logo shows a football acting as a massive boat with four paddles dipped into the water out one side, a large sail in white shows a double blue letter "A" for Argonauts as…
CFL Primary Logo
The CFL logo history reflects the growth, tradition, and national identity of Canada’s premier football league. Since its formation in 1958, the CFL primary logo has served as a unifying symbol for Canadian Football League teams. Each design update represents a new chapter in the league’s branding while maintaining strong ties to Canadian heritage and professional football excellence.
When the league was established, the first CFL primary logo featured a classic football centered within the league’s name and framed by a maple leaf. This early mark laid the foundation for future updates in CFL logo history. During the 1970s, the league introduced a more dynamic design that emphasized bold lettering and a stylized football graphic. This version became closely associated with Canadian Football League teams and remained a recognizable emblem for decades.
In the 2000s, modernization shaped the next phase of CFL logo history. The updated CFL primary logo introduced sleeker typography and refined color balance, incorporating red and white to reinforce national pride. A further refresh in 2016 streamlined the football shape and typography to create a cleaner, forward-looking identity. Today, the CFL primary logo represents unity, energy, and progress, continuing to connect Canadian Football League teams under one strong visual brand.