The Grey Cup is Canada’s equivalent of the Super Bowl.  It is Canada’s single biggest televised sporting event every year, just like the Super Bowl is to the United States.  CFL fans are die hard and there is no bigger or more exciting game in Canada than the Grey Cup.  The only way to add to the excitement is placing a bet on the Grey Cup Champion.

On this page we look at where you can bet on the Grey Cup, explain the most common bets and how to read the odds, and finish with a step by step guide to getting started.

Where Can You Bet On The Grey Cup?

Where you can bet on the Grey Cup depends on where you live. Here is a quick look at the main options in the United States, Canada, the UK and elsewhere.

United States

Sports betting is legal in more than 35 states plus Washington, D.C. Many licensed sportsbooks offer odds on the Grey Cup, including the game itself and futures on the winner throughout the season. You must be 21 or older in most states and physically located in a state where the sportsbook is licensed. Offshore sportsbooks also accept bets from Americans, but they are not licensed or regulated by any US state, which means there is no state regulator to turn to if there is a dispute over a bet or a withdrawal.

Canada

The CFL is one of the most popular sports to bet on in Canada. Ontario has a regulated market of licensed online sportsbooks, and the other provinces offer online betting through their provincial lottery sites, all of which offer odds on the Grey Cup, including a wide range of props for the big game. The legal betting age is 19 in most provinces and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec.

United Kingdom

Licensed bookmakers in the UK offer odds on the Grey Cup, although the range of markets is smaller than for the Super Bowl. Use an operator licensed by the Gambling Commission, which requires you to be 18 or older and verifies your identity before you can bet.

Elsewhere

Many other countries regulate online betting with their own licensing systems, while some restrict it. Check the rules in your country before signing up with any betting site, and stick to operators licensed where you live.

Grey Cup Betting Options

The Grey Cup will have all of the regular CFL bets available as well as many other prop bets, similar to the Super Bowl betting options.  Check out your sportsbook to see what kind of CFL prop bets they offer.

You can also place futures bets on the Grey Cup throughout the season.  This is a great way to follow a team throughout the season or playoffs and possibly come out with a big payday.  The odds for each team will change throughout the season depending on the team’s success and their perceived chances at winning the Championship.

Grey Cup Betting Tips

Here are a few basic tips that could help you make more money betting on the Grey Cup this year.

  • Shop Lines – This is especially true for prop betting lines.  The prop bet odds can vary dramatically between sportsbooks so it’s important to shop around to get the best return on your bets.
  • Don’t Place Futures Bets on Hot Teams – If a team is ripping it up early in the season it probably isn’t the best time to place a futures bet on them to win the Grey Cup.  You will get much better odds after the team has lost a couple games in a row, or lost a game they should have won.

How To Bet On The Grey Cup – Step By Step

Whichever site you choose, the process of getting started is similar. Here’s a general guide.

Step 1. Choose a Licensed Site

Pick a sportsbook that is licensed where you live and offers Grey Cup markets. Review the options above before signing up.

Step 2. Check The Age and Location Rules

The minimum age is 21 in most US states, 18 or 19 in Canada depending on the province, and 18 in the UK. Most licensed sites also confirm that you are located where they are licensed.

Step 3. Create and Verify Your Account

Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Licensed sites are required to verify your identity, so you may be asked for a photo of your ID or other documents.

Step 4. Fund Your Account

Deposit using one of the site’s payment methods, which commonly include debit cards and bank transfers. Check how withdrawals work, and how long they take, before you deposit.

Step 5. Find The Market and Place Your Bet

Navigate to the football or CFL section, select the market you’re interested in, and enter your stake. Before confirming, check the odds and how much you stand to win.

Step 6. Set Limits

Decide on a budget before kickoff and stick to it. Most licensed sites let you set deposit and time limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, free help is available: call 1-800-GAMBLER in the US, ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 in Ontario, or the National Gambling Helpline at 0808 8020 133 in the UK.