Ottawa Redblacks 20, BC Lions 41: Final Score & Recap
The BC Lions routed the Ottawa Redblacks 41-20 at BC Place on Friday, October 9, 2026, protecting home field in Week 19 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Lions up 14-6, and it was Lions up 21-12 at halftime. The biggest swing was Lions' 14-point burst in the 1st quarter. Lions led from the first quarter to the final whistle.
The win moves the Lions to 10-8, 2nd in the West; the Redblacks drop to 1-17, 4th in the East. Lions lead 2-0 in 2026.
Line score
Game flow
What is at stake
Ottawa RedblacksEliminated from playoff contention.
BC LionsClinched 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 |
| # | 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
Redblacks next
Lions next
Season series
Lions lead 2-0 in 2026
Sunday, August 30Week 13
More Week 19 games
Friday, October 9
Saturday, October 10
Monday, October 12
FAQ
Who won Redblacks vs Lions?
The BC Lions won 41-20 on Friday, October 9, 2026 at BC Place.
What was the final score of the Redblacks-Lions game?
Ottawa Redblacks 20, BC Lions 41.
Where was the game played?
At BC Place in Vancouver, the Lions' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Redblacks are 1-17 (2 points), 4th in the East and eliminated; Lions are 10-8 (20 points), 2nd in the West with a playoff spot clinched.
What was the halftime score of Redblacks vs Lions?
Ottawa Redblacks 12, BC Lions 21 at halftime.
When do the Redblacks and Lions play next?
Redblacks host the Toronto Argonauts on Friday, October 16 at 7:00 PM ET. Lions visit the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, October 17 at 7:00 PM ET.