OTTAWA, ON, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Sports Geek is giving NFL fans a voice in naming Canada’s first NFL team via a fan-powered vote. Voters will choose between the Blizzard, Northmen, and Grizzlies to plant goalposts in Ottawa, Canada’s capital.
Launched amid ongoing NFL expansion rumors and talk about Canada becoming the “51st state,” this tongue-in-cheek campaign turns contentious politics into a cross-border collaboration all fans can get behind.
Alongside the poll and mock-ups of potential team logos, fans can explore a dream team roster, coaching possibilities, and how Ottawa stacks up against other cities in the NFL expansion conversation. While playful in tone, the campaign is rooted in real data and growing fan interest — sparking genuine discussion about NFL growth north of the border.
Ottawa’s position as the most viable Canadian city is backed by The Sports Geek’s proprietary analysis and custom ranking system, the NFL Expansion Viability Index (NEVI) . The city scored an impressive 86 out of 100 on the index, which assesses 10 key factors, including city size, stadium potential, tourism appeal, and business support.
With 14.5 million NFL fans in Canada and some of the league’s highest international viewership, Ottawa now ranks ahead of U.S. cities like San Antonio and Canadian contenders like Calgary. Voting is open through May 28 , giving fans the chance to help shape Canada’s dream NFL team — if the 51st State ever joins the league.
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