Word info

Grey Cup

Proper noun

Meaning

The championship game of the Canadian Football League (CFL) played annually in late November between two teams, one each in the West and East Divisions.

The trophy given to the CFL champion each year.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

A 2014 survey found that 48% of Canadians would prefer to watch the Grey Cup over the Super Bowl if they could only watch one or the other, with 52% preferring the Super Bowl. Source: Internet

Average audiences grew 9% year over year, reflecting strong ratings for TSN key properties, including the Grey Cup, NFL football, MLS soccer, 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship and Toronto Raptors broadcasts. Source: Internet

After the 1986 season, CTV dropped coverage of the CFL and the Grey Cup. Source: Internet

Broadcasting seeAlso The CFL Championship game, the Grey Cup, held the record for the largest television audience in Canadian history. Source: Internet

Following months of indecision, the Canadian Football League on Monday decided to cancel its 2020 regular season, including playoffs and the Grey Cup. Source: Internet

Even through WW2 a Grey Cup game was played – including in 1944 when St. Hyacinthe-Donnacona Navy beat the Hamilton Flying Wildcats 7-6 in front of 3,871 fans. Source: Internet

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