The Calgary Stampeders are pleased to share that the 2027 Canadian Football League Combine presented by Anytime Fitness will be coming to the City of Calgary from Mar. 11-13.
On-field testing of the top players eligible for the 2027 CFL Canadian Draft will be conducted at Shouldice Athletic Park with additional activities taking place at McMahon Stadium.
“We are thrilled to host the CFL Combine in Calgary for the first time in our history,” said Stampeders president Jay McNeil. “This event will help keep football top-of-mind during the off-season while showcasing our city as one of Canada’s great football communities. Most importantly, it creates an opportunity to inspire young athletes and shine a national spotlight on the incredible amateur football programs across the country.”
The 2027 Combine Season will begin with the CFL Invitational Combine in Waterloo, Ont., on Feb. 26 for several prospects to earn their way to the ultimate showcase in Calgary.
On Mar. 11, prospects as well as general managers and head coaches from all nine CFL teams will conduct media availabilities. The day will conclude with the CFL Coach of the Year Celebration featuring the presentation of the Annis Stukus Trophy to the 2026 Coach of the Year in addition to the Ted Goveia Football Operations Award and the Hugh Campbell Distinguished Leadership Award.
The focus will shift to the turf on Mar. 12 with combine participants to be tested in the 40-yard dash, broad and vertical jumps, bench press and short shuttle.
Individual drills and team-based practices will then take place on Mar. 13.
The 2027 CFL Combine will be made possible through the generous support of presenting partner Anytime Fitness and Tourism Calgary, the Blue Sky City’s member-based destination management organization.
“The CFL Combine represents commitment, resilience and the pursuit of excellence, values that define our members every day,” said Anytime Fitness Canada President & CEO Jeff Christison. “We’re proud to support the next generation of Canadian football talent as they take the next step in their journey, while continuing to inspire healthier, stronger communities alongside the CFL.”
“Building on the momentum of an incredible 113th Grey Cup event in November, we’re excited to welcome the next wave of talent and further fuel our city’s love of football,” said Carson Ackroyd, Senior Vice President, Sales, Tourism Calgary. “Calgary is a year-round sports city, and we’re proud to once again partner with the Calgary Stampeders to host the CFL Combine ahead of the 2027 season. We’re looking forward to showcasing our warm, Western hospitality to the next generation of the CFL’s players, coaches and fans.”
Additional information regarding the 2027 CFL Combine presented by Anytime Fitness – including participants, schedules, additional media opportunities, and fan viewing as well as any associated grassroots programming and community initiatives hosted by the Calgary Stampeders – will be announced at a later date.