Although this statistic is published by only one credible sports book, statista.com also reveals that the most popular sports league in Manitoba as of October 2023, was the CFL by a wide margin.
statista.com reveals that the NHL was ranked 42% in popularity, while their CFL counterpart ranked 49% in overall popularity in Manitoba. This includes a combined stat between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Rough Riders.
I think its pretty safe to say that the province of Manitoba loves their CFL football, and why shouldn't they? With the Bombers establishing a dominant winning culture over the past 5 seasons, it seems pretty natural the fans gravitate towards the CFL. What do you think?