Rule 1 - Conduct Of The Game - Section 8 - Tie Game - 2009 Official CFL Rulebook on CFLdb

RULE 1 — CONDUCT OF THE GAME

SECTION 8 — TIE GAME

In the event that the score is tied at the end of the second half of a game, each team will be given the opportunity to score using the following procedure:

The first team, as determined by coin toss, shall scrimmage the ball at the opponent's 35-yard line and may advance by consecutive series of downs until it makes a score or loses possession.
The second team will then scrimmage at the same 35-yard line and proceed as above.
If the score is still tied, the procedure shall be repeated at the opposite end of the stadium.
A winner is determined only if both teams have had equal opportunities to score.
If a winner is not determined after two attempts the game will be declared a tie.
If the game is a playoff or championship game and a winner must be determined, the same procedure shall continue until a winner is finally declared.

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