Hamilton Tiger-Cats 34, Ottawa Redblacks 16: Final Score & Recap
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats routed the Ottawa Redblacks 34-16 at TD Place Stadium on Friday, October 2, 2026, winning on the road in Week 18 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Redblacks up 10-3, and it was Redblacks up 16-13 at halftime. The biggest swing was Tiger-Cats' 14-point burst in the 4th quarter. The lead changed hands once between quarters before Tiger-Cats closed it out.
The win moves the Tiger-Cats to 6-12, 3rd in the East; the Redblacks drop to 1-17, 4th in the East. Tiger-Cats lead 2-0 in 2026.
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tiger-Cats | 3 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 34 |
 Redblacks | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Game flow
What is at stake
- Hamilton Tiger-CatsEliminated from playoff contention.
- Ottawa RedblacksEliminated 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 |
What is next
Tiger-Cats next
Redblacks next
Season series
Tiger-Cats lead 2-0 in 2026
Saturday, October 24Week 21
More Week 18 games
Friday, October 2
Saturday, October 3
FAQ
Who won Tiger-Cats vs Redblacks?
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats won 34-16 on Friday, October 2, 2026 at TD Place Stadium.
What was the final score of the Tiger-Cats-Redblacks game?
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 34, Ottawa Redblacks 16.
Where was the game played?
At TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, the Redblacks' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Tiger-Cats are 6-12 (12 points), 3rd in the East and eliminated; Redblacks are 1-17 (2 points), 4th in the East and eliminated.
What was the halftime score of Tiger-Cats vs Redblacks?
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 13, Ottawa Redblacks 16 at halftime.
When do the Tiger-Cats and Redblacks play next?
Tiger-Cats host the Edmonton Elks on Friday, October 9 at 7:00 PM ET. Redblacks visit the BC Lions on Friday, October 9 at 10:00 PM ET.