Canadian Baseball League
The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers play in the Canadian Baseball League (CBL). The former name is the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL).
The league
The IBL, in operation since 1919, announced on 24 November 2025 that it is now a fully professional league thereafter known as the Canadian Baseball League (CBL.ca). The 2026 season marks the CBL's 108th year in operation.
2026 season
Regular season increased from 42 to 48 games, commencing the second week of May 2026. Five teams qualify for the playoffs. Champion: Dominico Cup.
Teams mentioned
The club's league page names these teams.
Barrie
Brantford
Chatham-Kent
Guelph
Hamilton
Kitchener
London
Toronto
Welland
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