1989 CFL season

The CFL Board of Governors approved the sale of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from Harold Ballard (of Maple Leaf Gardens Limited) to David Braley on Friday, February 24.

The CFL hosted both its Annual Meetings and the Canadian College Draft for the second straight year in Hamilton.

The SkyDome also was the host of the 77th Annual Grey Cup game, on Sunday, November 26, when the Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 43–40.

The Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union decided to change the location of the Vanier Cup game, from Varsity Stadium to the SkyDome.

On Sunday, December 31, Bill Baker decided to resign as the President and Chief Operating Officer of the CFL.