Saskatchewan Roughriders 16, BC Lions 30: Final Score & Recap
The BC Lions beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 30-16 at BC Place on Sunday, August 23, 2026, protecting home field in Week 12 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Lions up 6-3, and it was Lions up 13-6 at halftime. The biggest swing was Lions' 14-point burst in the 3rd quarter. Lions led from the first quarter to the final whistle.
The win moves the Lions to 10-8, 2nd in the West; the Roughriders drop to 10-8, 3rd in the West. Lions lead 2-1 in 2026.
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Roughriders | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 16 |
 Lions | 6 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 30 |
Game flow
What is at stake
- Saskatchewan RoughridersClinched a playoff spot.
- BC LionsClinched a playoff spot.
Standings
| # | 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
Roughriders next
Lions next
Season series
Lions lead 2-1 in 2026
Saturday, June 13Week 2
Friday, September 25Week 17
More Week 12 games
Thursday, August 20
Friday, August 21
Saturday, August 22
FAQ
Who won Roughriders vs Lions?
The BC Lions won 30-16 on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at BC Place.
What was the final score of the Roughriders-Lions game?
Saskatchewan Roughriders 16, BC Lions 30.
Where was the game played?
At BC Place in Vancouver, the Lions' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Roughriders are 10-8 (20 points), 3rd in the West with a playoff spot clinched; Lions are 10-8 (20 points), 2nd in the West with a playoff spot clinched.
What was the halftime score of Roughriders vs Lions?
Saskatchewan Roughriders 6, BC Lions 13 at halftime.
When do the Roughriders and Lions play next?
Roughriders host the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday, August 29 at 7:00 PM ET. Lions visit the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday, August 30 at 7:00 PM ET.