Ottawa Redblacks 22, Hamilton Tiger-Cats 35: Final Score & Recap
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat the Ottawa Redblacks 35-22 at Hamilton Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026, protecting home field in Week 21 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended level at 6-6, and it was Tiger-Cats up 22-9 at halftime. The biggest swing was Tiger-Cats' 16-point burst in the 2nd quarter.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Redblacks | 6 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 22 |
 Tiger-Cats | 6 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 35 |
Game flow
What is at stake
- Ottawa RedblacksEliminated from playoff contention.
- 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
Redblacks next
The Redblacks season is over: they missed the playoffs.
Tiger-Cats next
The Tiger-Cats season is over: they missed the playoffs.
Season series
Tiger-Cats lead 2-0 in 2026
Friday, October 2Week 18
Redblacks vs Tiger-Cats: head-to-head history
Tiger-Cats lead 16-5 in 21 meetings since 2018. The most recent: Redblacks 22, Tiger-Cats 35 on October 24, 2026.
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | Redblacks at Tiger-Cats | 22-35 | Tiger-Cats |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Tiger-Cats at Redblacks | 34-16 | Tiger-Cats |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Redblacks at Tiger-Cats | 15-35 | Tiger-Cats |
| Jul 20, 2025 | Tiger-Cats at Redblacks | 30-15 | Tiger-Cats |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Redblacks at Tiger-Cats | 20-23 | Tiger-Cats |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Tiger-Cats at Redblacks | 31-37 | Redblacks |
| Sep 14, 2024 | Redblacks at Tiger-Cats | 21-37 | Tiger-Cats |
| Jun 30, 2024 | Tiger-Cats at Redblacks | 22-24 | Redblacks |
| May 25, 2024 | Redblacks at Tiger-Cats | 31-22 | Redblacks |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Tiger-Cats at Redblacks | 27-24 | Tiger-Cats |
More Week 21 games
Friday, October 23
Saturday, October 24
FAQ
Who won Redblacks vs Tiger-Cats?
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats won 35-22 on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Hamilton Stadium.
What was the final score of the Redblacks-Tiger-Cats game?
Ottawa Redblacks 22, Hamilton Tiger-Cats 35.
Where was the game played?
At Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, the Tiger-Cats' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Redblacks are 1-17 (2 points), 4th in the East and eliminated; Tiger-Cats are 6-12 (12 points), 3rd in the East and eliminated.
What was the halftime score of Redblacks vs Tiger-Cats?
Ottawa Redblacks 9, Hamilton Tiger-Cats 22 at halftime.
When do the Redblacks and Tiger-Cats play next?
The Redblacks season is over: they missed the playoffs. The Tiger-Cats season is over: they missed the playoffs.