BC Lions 30, Calgary Stampeders 26: Final Score & Recap
The BC Lions beat the Calgary Stampeders 30-26 at McMahon Stadium on Thursday, August 13, 2026, winning on the road in Week 11 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Stampeders up 9-0, and it was Stampeders up 18-13 at halftime. The biggest swing was Lions' 13-point burst in the 2nd quarter. The lead changed hands once between quarters before Lions closed it out.
The win moves the Lions to 10-8, 2nd in the West; the Stampeders drop to 9-9, 5th in the West. Stampeders lead 2-1 in 2026.
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lions | 0 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 30 |
 Stampeders | 9 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 26 |
Game flow
What is at stake
- BC LionsClinched a playoff spot.
- Calgary StampedersEliminated from playoff contention.
Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | PTS | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Edmonton Elksy | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 26 | +104 | L1 |
| 2 | BC Lionsx | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 20 | +32 | L2 |
| 3 |  Saskatchewan Roughridersx | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 20 | +13 | W2 |
| 4 |  Winnipeg Blue Bombersxcrossover | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 | -15 | W1 |
| 5 | Calgary Stampederse | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 | +45 | W1 |
What is next
Lions next
Stampeders next
Season series
Stampeders lead 2-1 in 2026
Saturday, June 27Week 4
Saturday, October 17Week 20
More Week 11 games
Friday, August 14
Saturday, August 15
FAQ
Who won Lions vs Stampeders?
The BC Lions won 30-26 on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at McMahon Stadium.
What was the final score of the Lions-Stampeders game?
BC Lions 30, Calgary Stampeders 26.
Where was the game played?
At McMahon Stadium in Calgary, the Stampeders' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Lions are 10-8 (20 points), 2nd in the West with a playoff spot clinched; Stampeders are 9-9 (18 points), 5th in the West and eliminated.
What was the halftime score of Lions vs Stampeders?
BC Lions 13, Calgary Stampeders 18 at halftime.
When do the Lions and Stampeders play next?
Lions host the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday, August 23 at 7:00 PM ET. Stampeders host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday, August 29 at 3:00 PM ET.