PUT YOUR NAME
ON THE DOOR.
Football clubs were built by people in their cities who cared enough to build them. We're doing that again.
DON'T JUST WATCH THE LEAGUE. BUILD ONE OF ITS CLUBS.
FRANCHISE FEES
WHAT IT COSTS
TO BUILD A CLUB.
ONE-TIME FRANCHISE FEE
- ▸$2,000 PERFORMANCE BOND
- ▸MARKET RIGHTS
- ▸LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP
- ▸ONBOARDING SUPPORT
ANNUAL TEAM FEE
- ▸LEAGUE ADMINISTRATION
- ▸SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT
- ▸INSURANCE STANDARDS
- ▸STREAMING ACCESS
PLAYER REGISTRATION
- ▸PER PLAYER, PER SEASON
- ▸INCLUDES INSURANCE
- ▸LEAGUE COMPLIANCE
- ▸PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
The OGL does not make profitability representations or ROI projections. Ownership groups are responsible for their own due diligence. All fees subject to Member Club Agreement.
THE STRUCTURE
WHAT THE LEAGUE OWNS.
WHAT YOU OWN.
THE LEAGUE
- ▸League governance
- ▸Schedule management
- ▸Field allocation support
- ▸Roster compliance
- ▸Insurance standards
- ▸Safety standards
- ▸League sponsorship
- ▸Streaming
- ▸Central uniform program
- ▸League marketing
- ▸Financial reporting
THE CLUB
- ▸Local football operations
- ▸Coaching staff
- ▸Player recruiting
- ▸Local sponsorship
- ▸Ticket sales
- ▸Hospitality
- ▸Merchandise
- ▸Camps + clinics
- ▸Game-day operations
- ▸Local marketing
- ▸Community relationships
OWNERSHIP CRITERIA
WHAT WE
LOOK FOR.
FOOTBALL CREDIBILITY
Playing, coaching or administrative background in organized football.
LOCAL RELATIONSHIPS
Connections to the football community, venues, local institutions and business networks in your market.
FUNDING CAPACITY
Demonstrated ability to cover franchise fees, annual fees and first-season operating costs.
COMMITTED COACHING STAFF
A named head coach and core staff with credentials and a football philosophy.
RECRUITING STRATEGY
A realistic plan to build a roster from university and junior alumni in your market.
OPERATIONAL ABILITY
Experience managing organizations, events or teams. Commitment to OGL standards and governance.
THE PROCESS
FIVE STEPS.
YOUR CITY. YOUR CLUB.
TALK
Introductory call with the Commissioner. No application required at this stage.
APPLY
Submit your expression of interest and franchise application.
REVIEW
League reviews your application, background and market fit.
COMMIT
Execute the Member Club Agreement and pay franchise fees.
BUILD
Club onboarding begins. Roster building, coaching staff, home field.
OWN YOUR CITY.
START FRANCHISE APPLICATION →DOCUMENTS
LEAGUE DOCUMENTS.
DOCUMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD. CHARTER AND BYLAWS ARE DRAFT VERSIONS.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Overview of the OGL opportunity, structure and market rationale.
LEAGUE CHARTER
DRAFTFoundational governing document of the Ontario Gridiron League.
LEAGUE BYLAWS
DRAFTOperating rules, governance procedures and club obligations.
SPONSORSHIP CHANNELS
Overview of league-level and club-level sponsorship categories.
FRANCHISE APPLICATION