CFL Playoffs 2026: Bracket, Schedule, Live Stream & TV
The 2026 CFL Playoffs begin on Saturday, October 31 with the Division Semi-Finals. The winners move on to the Division Finals on Saturday, November 7, and the season ends with the 113th Grey Cup on Sunday, November 15 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary.
Six of the nine teams qualify: the top three in each division, subject to the crossover rule. This page tracks the live bracket and seeds, then explains how to watch every game on TV or online in Canada, the United States and the rest of the world.
Current CFL Playoff Seeds
West Division
East Division
On the bubble
Saskatchewan Roughriders 8-7, 16 pts
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 5-12, 10 ptsEliminated
Ottawa RedblacksCFL Playoff Bracket 2026
West Division
ElksEast Division
Alouettes2026 CFL Playoff Schedule and TV
| Round | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Division Semi-Finals | Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 2nd place hosts 3rd (or crossover team) in each division |
| Division Finals | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 1st place hosts the Semi-Final winner |
| 113th Grey Cup | Sunday, November 15, 2026 | McMahon Stadium, Calgary, 18:00 ET |
All times are Eastern. Matchups are confirmed once the regular season ends on October 24.
Clinch Watch: Who Is In and Who Is Out
- Edmonton ElksClinched a playoff spot.
BC LionsClinched a playoff spot.
Winnipeg Blue BombersMagic number 3 points to clinch a playoff spot with 2 games left.
Calgary StampedersStill alive; needs help with 1 games left.- Saskatchewan RoughridersMagic number 3 points to clinch a playoff spot with 3 games left.
- Montreal AlouettesClinched first place and the Division Final bye.
Toronto ArgonautsMagic number 1 point to clinch a playoff spot with 2 games left.- Hamilton Tiger-CatsStill alive; needs help with 1 games left.
- Ottawa RedblacksEliminated from playoff contention.
Which Channel Broadcasts the CFL Playoffs?
- Canada: TSN carries every playoff game in English, RDS covers the French broadcasts, and CTV simulcasts the Grey Cup.
- United States: CBS Sports Network carries part of the regular season only, so CFL+ is the route to the playoff rounds.
- Rest of the world: CFL+ streams every game free, with no subscription or app needed.
How to Watch the CFL Playoffs in Canada
TSN is the main option for Canadian viewers. Open the Live section on the TSN website, or use the TSN app, and sign in with your TV provider. French-language viewers get the same games on RDS through the En Direct tab or the RDS app.
No cable? TSN Direct
TSN Direct streams without a cable subscription on web browsers, phones, tablets, smart TVs and devices like Roku and Apple TV. It is sold as a monthly or annual plan, and the current pricing is listed on the TSN website.
How to Watch the CFL Playoffs in the United States
CFL+ is the way to stream every playoff game in the US, and it is free. There is no cable requirement and no app to install: open the website, enter your name and email once, and the games play in the browser on a phone, tablet or computer.
Watching From Outside North America
CFL+ is available worldwide on the same terms, so fans in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia can watch every round without paying anything. Note that CFL+ is geoblocked inside Canada, where TSN and RDS hold the rights.
Travelling during the playoffs and want your usual TSN or RDS account? A VPN such as ExpressVPN lets you set your server location to Canada and sign in as normal. Without a VPN, CFL+ remains the simplest option.
FAQ
When do the CFL playoffs start?
The Division Semi-Finals are on October 31, 2026, followed by the Division Finals on November 7 and the Grey Cup on November 15, 2026.
What is a magic number?
The number of standings points a team needs (from its own wins or rivals' losses) to guarantee a playoff spot regardless of other results.
Can two teams from the same division play in the Grey Cup?
Yes. With the crossover rule, a fourth-place team can win the other division's bracket, so two teams from one division can meet in the Grey Cup.
Who gets a first-round bye?
The first-place team in each division skips the Semi-Final and hosts the Division Final.
What happens if teams are tied for a playoff spot?
The official tiebreakers apply: wins, head-to-head record and net points, division net points, overall net points, points scored.
How are the seeds on this page calculated?
Seeds are recalculated after every final score using the current standings, the crossover test and the official tiebreaker order.