Saskatchewan Roughriders 24, BC Lions 31: Final Score & Recap
The BC Lions beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 31-24 at BC Place on Friday, September 25, 2026, protecting home field in Week 17 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Lions up 7-3, and it was Lions up 17-13 at halftime. The biggest swing was Roughriders' 11-point burst in the 4th 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 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 24 |
 Lions | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
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
Sunday, August 23Week 12
More Week 17 games
Friday, September 25
Saturday, September 26
FAQ
Who won Roughriders vs Lions?
The BC Lions won 31-24 on Friday, September 25, 2026 at BC Place.
What was the final score of the Roughriders-Lions game?
Saskatchewan Roughriders 24, BC Lions 31.
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 13, BC Lions 17 at halftime.
When do the Roughriders and Lions play next?
Roughriders host the Calgary Stampeders on Friday, October 2 at 9:30 PM ET. Lions visit the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday, October 3 at 3:00 PM ET.