TORONTO — The start of Friday night's Canadian Football League game between the Toronto Argonauts and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats was delayed due to inclement weather, the league announced.
The game, scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET at BMO Field, was pushed back as thunderstorms moved through the area. The delay lasted approximately 45 minutes before play got underway.
Officials said the decision was made with player safety in mind, as lightning was detected within the vicinity of the stadium. Fans were advised to seek shelter during the delay.
No injuries were reported, and the game resumed without further incident. The final score was not immediately available.
