CBL explained
Quick answers about the Canadian Baseball League.
What is the CBL?
The Canadian Baseball League is a professional baseball league in Ontario, Canada, formerly known as the Intercounty Baseball League.
How many teams are in the CBL?
9 in 2026: Barrie Baycats, Brantford Red Sox, Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, Guelph Royals, Hamilton Cardinals, Kitchener Panthers, London Majors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Welland Jackfish.
When is the CBL season?
From May to early September, followed by the playoffs.
How do the CBL playoffs work?
Five teams qualify: the fourth- and fifth-placed teams play a one-game wild card, followed by two rounds of best-of-seven series. The champion wins the Dominico Cup.
Who won the last CBL championship?
The Welland Jackfish won the 2026 CBL championship, beating the Hamilton Cardinals 4-0.
Latest CBL news
Standings, schedule and stats update automatically several times a day. Data: Canadian Baseball League (cbl.ca).
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