BC Lions 27, Hamilton Tiger-Cats 41: Final Score & Recap
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat the BC Lions 41-27 at Hamilton Stadium on Friday, June 19, 2026, protecting home field in Week 3 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Tiger-Cats up 14-6, and it was Tiger-Cats up 27-9 at halftime. The biggest swing was Lions' 15-point burst in the 4th quarter. Tiger-Cats led from the first quarter to the final whistle.
The win moves the Tiger-Cats to 6-12, 3rd in the East; the Lions drop to 10-8, 2nd in the West. Series tied 1-1 in 2026.
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lions | 6 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 27 |
 Tiger-Cats | 14 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 41 |
Game flow
What is at stake
- BC LionsClinched a playoff spot.
- Hamilton Tiger-CatsEliminated 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 |
| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | PTS | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Montreal Alouettesy | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 28 | +148 | W1 |
| 2 |  Toronto Argonautsx | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 | -11 | L3 |
| 3 | Hamilton Tiger-Catse | 18 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 12 | -80 | W1 |
| 4 |  Ottawa Redblackse | 18 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 2 | -236 | L1 |
What is next
Lions next
Tiger-Cats next
Season series
Series tied 1-1 in 2026
Saturday, August 8Week 10
More Week 3 games
Saturday, June 20
FAQ
Who won Lions vs Tiger-Cats?
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats won 41-27 on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Hamilton Stadium.
What was the final score of the Lions-Tiger-Cats game?
BC Lions 27, Hamilton Tiger-Cats 41.
Where was the game played?
At Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, the Tiger-Cats' 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; Tiger-Cats are 6-12 (12 points), 3rd in the East and eliminated.
What was the halftime score of Lions vs Tiger-Cats?
BC Lions 9, Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27 at halftime.
When do the Lions and Tiger-Cats play next?
Lions host the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, June 27 at 7:00 PM ET. Tiger-Cats host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday, July 5 at 7:00 PM ET.