Ottawa Redblacks 38, Calgary Stampeders 40: Final Score & Recap
The Calgary Stampeders edged the Ottawa Redblacks 40-38 at McMahon Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026, protecting home field in Week 16 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Stampeders up 7-0, and it was Stampeders up 17-14 at halftime. The biggest swing was Redblacks' 17-point burst in the 4th quarter. Stampeders led from the first quarter to the final whistle.
The win moves the Stampeders to 9-9, 5th in the West; the Redblacks drop to 1-17, 4th in the East. Stampeders lead 2-0 in 2026.
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Redblacks | 0 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 38 |
 Stampeders | 7 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 40 |
Game flow
What is at stake
- Ottawa RedblacksEliminated from playoff contention.
- Calgary StampedersEliminated 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 |
| # | 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
Stampeders next
Season series
Stampeders lead 2-0 in 2026
Saturday, September 26Week 17
More Week 16 games
Friday, September 18
Saturday, September 19
FAQ
Who won Redblacks vs Stampeders?
The Calgary Stampeders won 40-38 on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at McMahon Stadium.
What was the final score of the Redblacks-Stampeders game?
Ottawa Redblacks 38, Calgary Stampeders 40.
Where was the game played?
At McMahon Stadium in Calgary, the Stampeders' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Redblacks are 1-17 (2 points), 4th in the East and eliminated; Stampeders are 9-9 (18 points), 5th in the West and eliminated.
What was the halftime score of Redblacks vs Stampeders?
Ottawa Redblacks 14, Calgary Stampeders 17 at halftime.
When do the Redblacks and Stampeders play next?
Redblacks host the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, September 26 at 3:00 PM ET. Stampeders visit the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday, September 26 at 3:00 PM ET.