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Canadian Baseball League Goes Professional by 2026

11/26/2025

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Summary

CBL Transitions Professional

The Intercounty Baseball League has transitioned to the Canadian Baseball League (CBL), and it will become fully professional in 2026.
The CBL posted a record attendance of 249,590 in 2025, signaling strong fan engagement.
The CBL will feature a 48-game schedule, a five-team playoff, allow up to eight import players per team, and implement a salary cap, with expansion planned for Windsor and Ottawa.

Summary

Barnstormers Join League

The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers joined the Canadian Baseball League as a professional team for its inaugural season in May 2026, with games streamed on multiple platforms.
The league will expand the regular season to 48 games and set a salary cap up to $30,000 per month.
Teams may carry eight import players.
NCAA players are ineligible.
Ontario University and College players can participate, and expansion discussions include Montreal and Windsor.

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CBL Transitions Professional

The Intercounty Baseball League has transitioned to the Canadian Baseball League (CBL), and it will become fully professional in 2026.
The CBL posted a record attendance of 249,590 in 2025, signaling strong fan engagement.
The CBL will feature a 48-game schedule, a five-team playoff, allow up to eight import players per team, and implement a salary cap, with expansion planned for Windsor and Ottawa.

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