{"title":"Montreal Machine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Montreal Machine Collection — Royal Retros Montreal Machine Fan Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eAuthentic Montreal Machine Throwbacks. Custom Names \u0026amp; Numbers. Sizes S–5XL. WLAF Canada Heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Retros carries the deepest Montreal Machine throwback collection on the open web — authentic jerseys, tees and mini helmets honoring Montreal's World League team. Playing under the roof of the Olympic Stadium, the Machine brought American spring football to Quebec for two seasons in the early 1990s. Period-correct construction, free custom name and number on most jerseys, sizes S–5XL with no big \u0026amp; tall upcharge. If you want Machine gear that respects the history, this is the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Shop in the Montreal Machine Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontreal Machine Jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — Throwback football jerseys in the Machine's bold early-'90s look. Sublimated custom builds and clean cuts, period-correct numbering and crests. \u003cstrong\u003eFree custom name and number on most styles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontreal Machine T-Shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Soft, vintage-feel cotton tees with the Machine logo and retro wordmark. Sized S–5XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontreal Machine Mini Helmets\u003c\/strong\u003e — Collector display helmets in the classic Machine scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomization\u003c\/strong\u003e — Most Machine jerseys can be personalized with your name and number, free on eligible items. Custom items are made to order and final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small through 5XL on virtually every product. We don't upcharge for big \u0026amp; tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Royal Retros Is the Home of Montreal Machine Throwback Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe deepest catalog anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine gear is nearly impossible to find at retail. We carry jerseys, tees and mini helmets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic, period-correct construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sublimated fabrics on custom builds, clean cuts, period-correct color blocking and numbering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree customization on most jerseys.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add your name and number at no extra cost on eligible items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Small through 5XL.\u003c\/strong\u003e No big \u0026amp; tall upcharge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage done right.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heritage-inspired tribute designs that honor the team and the World League era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Buying Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sizes do Montreal Machine jerseys come in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall through 5XL on virtually every jersey style. We don't upcharge for big \u0026amp; tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I customize my Machine jersey with a name and number?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — most styles offer free custom name and number. Custom items are made to order and final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials are the jerseys made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight sublimated polyester on custom and remix styles; standard jersey knits on replica cuts. T-shirts are premium soft-blend cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow accurate are the designs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor palette, Machine logo, lettering and crest detail are reproduced to match the team's early-1990s WLAF look. Each design is vetted for period accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it ship and what's the return policy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard items typically ship within a few business days. Custom items are made to order; custom items are final sale and standard items follow our return policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Was the Montreal Machine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Montreal Machine were a professional American football team based in Montreal, Quebec, that played the two seasons of the original World League of American Football, in 1991 and 1992. Playing in the cavernous Olympic Stadium, the Machine were Canada's entry in the WLAF and one of the league's most distinctive franchises, bilingual home of spring gridiron in Quebec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Montreal Machine Era-by-Era History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1991 — The Inaugural Season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Montreal joined the World League as one of its founding North American franchises, bringing American football to the Olympic Stadium that had hosted the 1976 Summer Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1992 — Hosting the World Bowl.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Machine finished 2–8 and missed the playoffs, a disappointment for fans who had hoped to see the team reach the World Bowl on home turf. Instead, Olympic Stadium hosted World Bowl II between the Sacramento Surge and Orlando Thunder that June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe End of the Original WLAF.\u003c\/strong\u003e The NFL suspended the World League after 1992, and the Machine folded with the rest of the league's North American clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Venue — Olympic Stadium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Machine played at Montreal's Olympic Stadium, the landmark domed venue built for the 1976 Olympics. Its enormous capacity made it one of the biggest stages in the league — and the host site for the 1992 World Bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Frequently Asked Questions About the Montreal Machine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen did the Montreal Machine exist?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1991 and 1992, the two seasons of the original World League of American Football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere did the Machine play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Olympic Stadium in Montreal, which also hosted World Bowl II in 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I find related Royal Retros collections?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Machine connect to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wlaf\"\u003eWLAF \/ World League collection\u003c\/a\u003e, fellow WLAF clubs, and Canadian sports fans can cross-shop the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/canada\"\u003eCanada collection\u003c\/a\u003e and the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/international-football-hq\"\u003eInternational Football HQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorld League Cross-Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wlaf\"\u003eWLAF \/ World League collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the full league, 1991 through NFL Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFellow WLAF clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sacramento-surge\"\u003eSacramento Surge\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/orlando-thunder\"\u003eOrlando Thunder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/birmingham-fire\"\u003eBirmingham Fire\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/san-antonio-riders\"\u003eSan Antonio Riders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/international-football-hq\"\u003eInternational Football HQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — gridiron heritage from around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\" style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 32px; font-size: 1.15em;\"\u003eMontreal Machine at Royal Retros — Authentic World League Throwbacks. Custom Names \u0026amp; Numbers. Sizes S–5XL.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"montreal-machine-wlaf-jersey","title":"Montreal Machine WLAF Jersey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade-to-order — lead time shown in the customization screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFree personalization — name, number, or custom text\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable in two jersey styles:\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Stitched:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic stitched numbers and lettering — heavier, more durable, classic on-field look\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplica:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality printed graphics in lightweight, breathable fabric — vibrant and great for everyday wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% Polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWLAF jock tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll customized jerseys are made to order and final sale — no returns or exchanges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montreal Machine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Active:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991–1992\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olympic Stadium — Montreal, QC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Montreal Machine played two seasons in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wlaf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wlaf \u0026amp; nfl europe jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | royal retros\" aria-label=\"Wlaf \u0026amp; nfl europe jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | royal retros\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWLAF \/ NFL Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from 1991 to 1992 at Olympic Stadium, becoming one of two Canadian-based franchises in the league's North American era. The Machine helped host World Bowl '92 in Montreal, where the Sacramento Surge defeated the Orlando Thunder for the final WLAF North American title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite never reaching the postseason themselves, the Machine gave Quebec spring-football fans a unique pro option in a market dominated by the CFL's Alouettes. Montreal was disbanded with the rest of the North American franchises when the league suspended operations after 1992 and relaunched as a European-only competition in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage-inspired reproduction — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization. Used for historical and artistic purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Retros","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ Maroon","offer_id":8644021157996,"sku":"8644021157996","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ White","offer_id":8644021125228,"sku":"8644021125228","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Maroon","offer_id":8644021223532,"sku":"8644021223532","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ White","offer_id":8644021190764,"sku":"8644021190764","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Maroon","offer_id":8644021289068,"sku":"8644021289068","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ White","offer_id":8644021256300,"sku":"8644021256300","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Maroon","offer_id":8644021354604,"sku":"8644021354604","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ White","offer_id":8644021321836,"sku":"8644021321836","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ Maroon","offer_id":8644021420140,"sku":"8644021420140","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ White","offer_id":8644021387372,"sku":"8644021387372","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL \/ Maroon","offer_id":8644021485676,"sku":"8644021485676","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL \/ White","offer_id":8644021452908,"sku":"8644021452908","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4XL \/ Maroon","offer_id":8644021551212,"sku":"8644021551212","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5XL \/ Maroon","offer_id":29466607845445,"sku":"29466607845445","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4XL \/ White","offer_id":8644021518444,"sku":"8644021518444","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5XL \/ White","offer_id":29466607779909,"sku":"29466607779909","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2379\/8161\/files\/montreal_machine_jersey.png?v=1770783093"},{"product_id":"montreal-machine-mini-helmet","title":"Montreal Machine Mini Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 oz mini helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypically ships in 3-5 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFulfilled by 417 Helmets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/417helmets.com\/policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Return policy\" aria-label=\"Visit a webpage about Return policy\"\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montreal Machine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Active:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991–1992\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stade Olympique (Montreal, QC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Montreal Machine were one of the founding franchises of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wlaf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wlaf \u0026amp; nfl europe jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | royal retros\" aria-label=\"Wlaf \u0026amp; nfl europe jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | royal retros\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWorld League of American Football (WLAF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in 1991, giving Canada its first and only professional American football team of the modern era. Playing at Stade Olympique — built for the 1976 Summer Olympics — the Machine competed for two seasons before the league went on hiatus after 1992. When the WLAF returned in 1995, it did so as a European-only league, and Montreal was left behind. Two seasons, one Olympic stadium, and Canada's forgotten professional football team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a historical representation of a defunct team, not affiliated with or endorsed by any active team, league, or organization.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"417 Helmets","offers":[{"title":"Riddell Speed","offer_id":40808726790213,"sku":"40808726790213","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2379\/8161\/files\/IMG_4994_1.jpg?v=1770788180"},{"product_id":"montreal-machine-t-shirt","title":"Montreal Machine T-Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% Cotton (52% Cotton 48% Polyester for heather colors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4.2 oz combed and ring-spun cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtra soft, lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnisex classic fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-shrunk, side-seamed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrinted graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips in 3–5 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montreal Machine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Active:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991–1992\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olympic Stadium — Montreal, QC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Montreal Machine played two seasons in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wlaf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wlaf \/ nfl europe\" aria-label=\"Wlaf \/ nfl europe\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWLAF \/ NFL Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from 1991 to 1992 at Olympic Stadium, becoming one of two Canadian-based franchises in the league's North American era. The Machine helped host World Bowl '92 in Montreal, where the Sacramento Surge defeated the Orlando Thunder for the final WLAF North American title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite never reaching the postseason themselves, the Machine gave Quebec spring-football fans a unique pro option in a market dominated by the CFL's Alouettes. Montreal was disbanded with the rest of the North American franchises when the league suspended operations after 1992 and relaunched as a European-only competition in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage-inspired reproduction — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization. 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