Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24, BC Lions 27: Final Score & Recap
The BC Lions edged the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27-24 at BC Place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, protecting home field in Week 10 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended level at 7-7, and it was Tiger-Cats up 17-14 at halftime. The biggest swing was Tiger-Cats' 10-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 Tiger-Cats drop to 6-12, 3rd in the East. Series tied 1-1 in 2026.
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tiger-Cats | 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
 Lions | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 27 |
Game flow
What is at stake
- Hamilton Tiger-CatsEliminated from playoff contention.
- BC LionsClinched a playoff spot.
Standings
| # | 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 |
| # | 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
Tiger-Cats next
Lions next
Season series
Series tied 1-1 in 2026
Friday, June 19Week 3
More Week 10 games
Thursday, August 6
Friday, August 7
Saturday, August 8
FAQ
Who won Tiger-Cats vs Lions?
The BC Lions won 27-24 on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at BC Place.
What was the final score of the Tiger-Cats-Lions game?
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24, BC Lions 27.
Where was the game played?
At BC Place in Vancouver, the Lions' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Tiger-Cats are 6-12 (12 points), 3rd in the East and eliminated; Lions are 10-8 (20 points), 2nd in the West with a playoff spot clinched.
What was the halftime score of Tiger-Cats vs Lions?
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 17, BC Lions 14 at halftime.
When do the Tiger-Cats and Lions play next?
Tiger-Cats host the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, August 15 at 7:00 PM ET. Lions visit the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday, August 13 at 9:00 PM ET.