Hamilton Tiger-Cats 18, Montreal Alouettes 31: Final Score & Recap
The Montreal Alouettes beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 31-18 at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium on Sunday, July 26, 2026, protecting home field in Week 8 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Tiger-Cats up 7-3, and it was Alouettes up 10-8 at halftime. The biggest swing was Alouettes' 14-point burst in the 4th quarter. The lead changed hands 3 times between quarters before Alouettes closed it out.
The win moves the Alouettes to 14-4, 1st in the East; the Tiger-Cats drop to 6-12, 3rd in the East. Alouettes lead 3-0 in 2026.
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tiger-Cats | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 18 |
 Alouettes | 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
Game flow
What is at stake
- Hamilton Tiger-CatsEliminated from playoff contention.
- Montreal AlouettesClinched first place and the Division Final bye.
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 |
What is next
Tiger-Cats next
Alouettes next
Season series
Alouettes lead 3-0 in 2026
Thursday, June 4Week 1
Friday, September 18Week 16
More Week 8 games
Thursday, July 23
Friday, July 24
Saturday, July 25
FAQ
Who won Tiger-Cats vs Alouettes?
The Montreal Alouettes won 31-18 on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium.
What was the final score of the Tiger-Cats-Alouettes game?
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 18, Montreal Alouettes 31.
Where was the game played?
At Percival Molson Memorial Stadium in Montreal, the Alouettes' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Tiger-Cats are 6-12 (12 points), 3rd in the East and eliminated; Alouettes are 14-4 (28 points), 1st in the East with first place and the bye clinched.
What was the halftime score of Tiger-Cats vs Alouettes?
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 8, Montreal Alouettes 10 at halftime.
When do the Tiger-Cats and Alouettes play next?
Tiger-Cats host the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, August 1 at 3:00 PM ET. Alouettes visit the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday, July 31 at 7:30 PM ET.