Langford is in the thick of negotiations to bring the BC Lions back to Greater Victoria, with acting Mayor Colby Harder confirming with the Goldstream News Gazette that the city is working closely with the CFL club to host a game in 2026.

“Conversations are ongoing with the BC Lions regarding the potential to have another game come back to Langford,” Harder said. “Right now we’re likely looking at the pre-season games, but we’d be happy to host them whenever they’re willing to come.”

The push comes as the Lions prepare for a temporary displacement from BC Place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Vancouver will host seven World Cup matches between June 13 and July 7 that year, with field installation and upgrades set to begin well beforehand, leaving the Lions in search of alternate venues

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