Hamilton Tiger-Cats 23, Calgary Stampeders 28: Final Score & Recap
The Calgary Stampeders beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 28-23 at McMahon Stadium on Saturday, August 29, 2026, protecting home field in Week 13 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Tiger-Cats up 7-6, and it was Stampeders up 16-13 at halftime. The biggest swing was Stampeders' 12-point burst in the 4th quarter. The lead changed hands 3 times between quarters before Stampeders closed it out.
The win moves the Stampeders to 9-9, 5th in the West; the Tiger-Cats drop to 6-12, 3rd in the East. Stampeders lead 2-0 in 2026.
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tiger-Cats | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
 Stampeders | 6 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 28 |
Game flow
What is at stake
- Hamilton Tiger-CatsEliminated from playoff contention.
- Calgary StampedersEliminated from playoff contention.
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
Stampeders next
Season series
Stampeders lead 2-0 in 2026
Saturday, August 1Week 9
More Week 13 games
Friday, August 28
Saturday, August 29
Sunday, August 30
FAQ
Who won Tiger-Cats vs Stampeders?
The Calgary Stampeders won 28-23 on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at McMahon Stadium.
What was the final score of the Tiger-Cats-Stampeders game?
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 23, Calgary Stampeders 28.
Where was the game played?
At McMahon Stadium in Calgary, the Stampeders' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Tiger-Cats are 6-12 (12 points), 3rd in the East and eliminated; Stampeders are 9-9 (18 points), 5th in the West and eliminated.
What was the halftime score of Tiger-Cats vs Stampeders?
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 13, Calgary Stampeders 16 at halftime.
When do the Tiger-Cats and Stampeders play next?
Tiger-Cats host the Toronto Argonauts on Monday, September 7 at 2:30 PM ET. Stampeders host the Edmonton Elks on Monday, September 7 at 6:00 PM ET.