Montreal Alouettes 30, Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27: Final Score & Recap
The Montreal Alouettes edged the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 30-27 in overtime at Hamilton Stadium on Thursday, June 4, 2026, winning on the road in Week 1 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Tiger-Cats up 7-0, and it was Tiger-Cats up 17-10 at halftime. The biggest swing was Alouettes' 10-point burst in the 2nd quarter. The lead changed hands once 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 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alouettes | 0 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 30 |
 Tiger-Cats | 7 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Game flow
What is at stake
- Montreal AlouettesClinched first place and the Division Final bye.
- Hamilton Tiger-CatsEliminated 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
Alouettes next
Tiger-Cats next
Season series
Alouettes lead 3-0 in 2026
Sunday, July 26Week 8
Friday, September 18Week 16
More Week 1 games
Friday, June 5
Saturday, June 6
FAQ
Who won Alouettes vs Tiger-Cats?
The Montreal Alouettes won 30-27 in overtime on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Hamilton Stadium.
What was the final score of the Alouettes-Tiger-Cats game?
Montreal Alouettes 30, Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27.
Where was the game played?
At Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, the Tiger-Cats' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Alouettes are 14-4 (28 points), 1st in the East with first place and the bye clinched; Tiger-Cats are 6-12 (12 points), 3rd in the East and eliminated.
What was the halftime score of Alouettes vs Tiger-Cats?
Montreal Alouettes 10, Hamilton Tiger-Cats 17 at halftime.
When do the Alouettes and Tiger-Cats play next?
Alouettes host the Toronto Argonauts on Friday, June 12 at 7:00 PM ET. Tiger-Cats visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday, June 11 at 8:30 PM ET.