Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20, Toronto Argonauts 39: Final Score & Recap
The Toronto Argonauts routed the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 39-20 at BMO Field on Saturday, August 22, 2026, protecting home field in Week 12 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Argonauts up 12-7, and it was Tiger-Cats up 17-15 at halftime. The biggest swing was Argonauts' 14-point burst in the 4th quarter. The lead changed hands 2 times between quarters before Argonauts closed it out.
The win moves the Argonauts to 9-9, 2nd in the East; the Tiger-Cats drop to 6-12, 3rd in the East. Argonauts lead 2-1 in 2026.
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tiger-Cats | 7 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
 Argonauts | 12 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 39 |
Game flow
What is at stake
- Hamilton Tiger-CatsEliminated from playoff contention.
- Toronto ArgonautsClinched 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 |
What is next
Tiger-Cats next
Argonauts next
Season series
Argonauts lead 2-1 in 2026
Saturday, July 18Week 7
Monday, September 7Week 14
More Week 12 games
Thursday, August 20
Friday, August 21
Sunday, August 23
FAQ
Who won Tiger-Cats vs Argonauts?
The Toronto Argonauts won 39-20 on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at BMO Field.
What was the final score of the Tiger-Cats-Argonauts game?
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20, Toronto Argonauts 39.
Where was the game played?
At BMO Field in Toronto, the Argonauts' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Tiger-Cats are 6-12 (12 points), 3rd in the East and eliminated; Argonauts are 9-9 (18 points), 2nd in the East with a playoff spot clinched.
What was the halftime score of Tiger-Cats vs Argonauts?
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 17, Toronto Argonauts 15 at halftime.
When do the Tiger-Cats and Argonauts play next?
Tiger-Cats visit the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, August 29 at 3:00 PM ET. Argonauts visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, August 29 at 7:00 PM ET.