Redblacks

The Ottawa Redblacks are a professional Canadian football team based in Ottawa, Ontario. They compete in the East Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and play their home games at TD Place Stadium at Lansdowne Park. The team’s branding features a red and black color scheme.

The franchise traces its origins to Ottawa’s long-running football history and the departure of previous incarnations such as the Renegades. Ottawa was awarded a CFL expansion franchise in 2010, and the club adopted the name Redblacks following a public contest that year. The name is a portmanteau highlighting the team’s colors and Ottawa’s football heritage. The Redblacks began play in the 2014 CFL season, returning a CFL presence to the city after a hiatus.

In a relatively short history, the Redblacks have established themselves as a competitive club in the CFL East. The team achieved a notable milestone by winning the Grey Cup in 2016, marking Ottawa’s first championship in the modern era of the league. The squad has featured prominent players, including quarterback Henry Burris, and has cultivated rivalries within the division, particularly with teams such as the Montreal Alouettes and the Toronto Argonauts.

Ownership and branding are led by the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG), with community engagement and fan development forming part of the club’s focus. The Redblacks emphasize family-friendly events and local partnerships, continuing Ottawa’s CFL presence at the TD Place stadium complex.