How much can CPL clubs spend on players in 2026?

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Maximum Player Compensation Budget: $1,337,500 CAD. A club reaches this figure if it uses the league's Under-21 Player Incentive, under which Under-21 players count toward the budget at 50 per cent of their total compensation, up to a maximum benefit of $120,000 CAD per club. Minimum base salary: $30,000 CAD for every Primary Roster player. What counts: all compensation and expenses (for example housing) tied to a Primary Roster player. What does not count: the U SPORTS educational grant and other expenses for CPL-U SPORTS players; Development Contract stipends of up to $250 per week; and, for Exceptional Young Talents, the minimum salary, any education support, and portions of club bonuses and housing costs. Source: https://www.cplsoccer.com/roster-rules