2025 BC Lions Schedule: Dates, Times, TV Channels
The BC Lions are back for the 2025 CFL season with a fresh start. This year marks their 71st season in the league. Fans are excited, and there’s a lot to look forward to. The team opens at home on June 7 against the Edmonton Elks. It’s a big year with new leadership and big goals.
Buck Pierce steps in as head coach. Ryan Rigmaiden takes over as general manager. Both bring new energy and ideas. The Lions aim to return to the playoffs. They’re chasing their seventh Grey Cup title.
Games will be full of action. The home crowd at BC Place is ready. Every game matters. Fans can watch all the action on television or online. Whether you’re at the stadium or watching from home, it’s going to be a fun season.
2025 BC Lions Full Schedule
Here is the full season schedule for the BC Lions. All times are in Eastern time. Home games are played at BC Place in Vancouver.
Preseason Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon, May 19 | vs Stampeders | 4:00 pm | CFL+ | Starlight Stadium | L 16–26 |
| 3 | Fri, May 30 | @ Elks | 9:30 pm | CFL+ | Commonwealth Stadium | L 19–20 |
BC Lions Regular Season Schedule
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Jun 7 | Edmonton | 10:00 pm | TSN/CFL+/CBSSN | BC Place |
| 2 | Thu, Jun 12 | at Winnipeg | 8:30 pm | TSN/CFL+/CBSSN | Princess Auto Stadium |
| 3 | Sat, Jun 21 | Winnipeg | 7:00 pm | TSN/CFL+/CBSSN | BC Place |
| 4 | Sat, Jun 28 | at Saskatchewan | 7:00 pm | TSN/CFL+/CBSSN | Mosaic Stadium |
| 5 | Sat, Jul 5 | at Montreal | 7:00 pm | TSN/CFL+/CBSSN | Molson Stadium |
| 6 | Sun, Jul 13 | at Edmonton | 7:00 pm | TSN/CFL+ | Commonwealth Stadium |
| 7 | Sat, Jul 19 | Saskatchewan | 7:00 pm | TSN/CFL+/CBSSN | BC Place |
| 8 | Sun, Jul 27 | Hamilton | 7:00 pm | TSN/CFL+ | BC Place |
| 9 | Sat, Aug 2 | BYE | – | – | – |
| 10 | Thu, Aug 7 | at Hamilton | 7:30 pm | TSN/CFL+/CBSSN | Tim Hortons Field |
| 11 | Sat, Aug 16 | Montreal | 7:00 pm | TSN/CFL+/CBSSN | BC Place |
| 12 | Sat, Aug 23 | at Toronto | 3:00 pm | TSN/CFL+ | BMO Field |
| 13 | Sat, Aug 30 | BYE | – | – | – |
| 14 | Fri, Sep 5 | at Ottawa | 7:30 pm | TSN/CFL+/CBSSN | TD Place Stadium |
| 15 | Fri, Sep 12 | Ottawa | 10:00 pm | TSN/CFL+/CBSSN | BC Place |
| 16 | Fri, Sep 19 | at Calgary | 9:30 pm | TSN/CFL+ | McMahon Stadium |
| 17 | Fri, Sep 26 | Toronto | 10:00 pm | TSN/CFL+ | BC Place |
| 18 | Sat, Oct 4 | Calgary | 7:00 pm | TSN/CFL+ | BC Place |
| 19 | Sat, Oct 11 | BYE | – | – | – |
| 20 | Fri, Oct 17 | Edmonton | 10:30 pm | TSN/CFL+ | BC Place |
| 21 | Sat, Oct 25 | at Saskatchewan | 7:00 pm | TSN/CFL+ | Mosaic Stadium |
What Channel is the BC Lions Game On?
You can watch every BC Lions game live on TSN if you are in Canada. You can also stream the games on TSN.ca or with the TSN app. Some games may air in French on RDS.
If you live in the United States, you can watch select games on CBS Sports Network. The rest of the games are available for free on CFL+, with no login or subscription needed.
For fans outside Canada and the USA, every BC Lions game is free to stream on CFL+. Visit the CFL website to watch live.
2025 BC Lions FAQs: Everything you need to know
Who will be the head coach of the BC Lions in 2025?
Buck Pierce is the new head coach. This is his first season leading the team.
Who is the general manager in 2025?
Ryan Rigmaiden is the general manager for the 2025 season.
When does the BC Lions season start?
The season begins on Saturday, June 7, with a home game against the Edmonton Elks.
Where do the BC Lions play their home games?
They play at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.
How many Grey Cups have the Lions won?
The BC Lions have won six Grey Cup championships. Their most recent win was in 2011.
Where can I watch BC Lions games for free?
You can stream all games for free on CFL+ if you are outside of Canada and the United States.