2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders Schedule: Dates, Times, TV Channels
The defending Grey Cup champions are in. The Saskatchewan Roughriders closed the regular season with home wins over Montreal (16-12) and Edmonton (16-9) to finish 10-8 and third in the West, and visit the BC Lions in the West Semi-Final on Saturday, October 31.
A win over Calgary on October 2 would have clinched a berth. The Riders lost it 37-31, then lost again on Thanksgiving Monday in Montreal, which left them scrapping with Winnipeg and Calgary for the last West Division spots.
Every fixture, result, kickoff time and TV channel is below, and the record, standings and clinch watch on this page refresh on their own within minutes of each final. Corey Mace is in his third season as head coach, with Jeremy O’Day in his sixth as general manager.
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Saskatchewan Roughriders 2026 Schedule and Results
All 18 regular season games, week by week, with kickoff times in Eastern Time. Saskatchewan had byes in Weeks 1, 7 and 16, and plays ten home games this season rather than the usual nine, because Toronto deferred one of its home dates over the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Scores post within minutes of each final.
- Week 2Sat, Jun 13vs
BC LionsLionsW31-27 - Week 3Sat, Jun 20at
Calgary StampedersStampedersW40-37 OT - Week 4Fri, Jun 26vs
Toronto ArgonautsArgonautsL34-40 - Week 5Fri, Jul 3at
Ottawa RedblacksRedblacksW27-22 - Week 6Sun, Jul 12vs
Hamilton Tiger-CatsTiger-CatsW38-7 - Week 8Thu, Jul 23vs
Edmonton ElksElksL34-36 - Week 9Sat, Aug 1atEdmonton ElksElksW28-26
- Week 10Fri, Aug 7vsOttawa RedblacksRedblacksW42-20
- Week 11Sat, Aug 15atHamilton Tiger-CatsTiger-CatsL19-26
- Week 12Sun, Aug 23atBC LionsLionsL16-30
- Week 13Sat, Aug 29vsToronto ArgonautsArgonautsW28-24
- Week 14Sun, Sep 6vs
Winnipeg Blue BombersBlue BombersW32-26 OT - Week 15Sat, Sep 12atWinnipeg Blue BombersBlue BombersL6-19
- Week 17Fri, Sep 25atBC LionsLionsL24-31
- Week 18Fri, Oct 2vsCalgary StampedersStampedersL31-37
- Week 19Mon, Oct 12at
Montreal AlouettesAlouettesL24-44 - Week 20Sat, Oct 17vsMontreal AlouettesAlouettesW16-12
- Week 21Sat, Oct 24vsEdmonton ElksElksW16-9
- Division Semi-FinalsSat, Oct 31atBC LionsLions
What Channel Is the Saskatchewan Roughriders Game On?
TSN carries every Roughriders game in Canada. Three were also simulcast on CTV, including both of the last two at Mosaic Stadium, and RDS carries five of their games in French.
In the United States, CBS Sports Network carried ten Roughriders games in 2026, finishing with the Thanksgiving Monday trip to Montreal. Everything else streams free on CFL+ outside Canada.
Week by week listings are on the TSN CFL schedule and CBS Sports Network CFL schedule pages.
West Division 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 |
Roughriders 2026 Playoff Picture
Four teams from the West reach the playoffs this year. Because Hamilton and Ottawa are both out of contention, the East has only two qualified teams, so the fourth place finisher in the West crosses over and enters the East bracket as the third seed, meeting Toronto in the East Semi-Final.
- Edmonton ElksClinched first place and the Division Final bye.
- BC LionsClinched a playoff spot.
- Saskatchewan RoughridersClinched a playoff spot.
- Winnipeg Blue BombersClinched a playoff spot.
- Calgary StampedersEliminated from playoff contention.
The tiebreakers matter here. BC won the season series 2-1. The two meetings with Calgary split 1-1, with Calgary ahead 74-71 on aggregate points, and the two with Winnipeg also split, with Winnipeg ahead 45-38. BC finished level with Saskatchewan on 20 points and took second place and home field on that head-to-head record.
| ROUND | DATE |
|---|---|
| Division Semi-Finals | Sat, Oct 31 |
| Division Finals | Sat, Nov 7 |
| 113th Grey Cup | Sun, Nov 15 |
The 113th Grey Cup is at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on November 15, so defending the title would mean winning it in a division rival’s building.
Roughriders 2026 Preseason Results
The home preseason game was played in Saskatoon at Griffiths Stadium rather than in Regina.
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV | VENUE | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 18 | at Calgary Stampeders | 3:00 PM | CFL+ | McMahon Stadium | L 15-20 |
| Sat, May 23 | vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 7:00 PM | CFL+ | Griffiths Stadium, Saskatoon | W 31-27 |
Inside the Roughriders 2026 Season
The season’s hardest moment had nothing to do with football. Team captain Jayden Dalke died in a traffic collision on July 18, 2026.
On the field the year has split cleanly in two. Saskatchewan started 6-2, built on a double overtime win in Calgary in Week 3 and a 38-7 win over Hamilton in Week 6. The second half went the other way until the final two weeks, when back-to-back home wins over Montreal and Edmonton turned a losing run into a playoff berth.
Trevor Harris, at 40, has still been the constant. He moved into the top ten on the CFL all-time passing list on Labour Day, passing Doug Flutie and his 41,355 yards on a 72 yard catch and run by Daniel Wiebe. In the October 2 loss to Calgary he threw for 453 yards and four touchdowns on 36 of 50 passing.
KeeSean Johnson became the fifth player in franchise history to catch 100 passes in a season, reaching 101 for 1,243 yards in that Calgary game, though he left it with a lower body injury. The other four were Don Narcisse, Curtis Marsh, Craig Ellis and Joey Walters.
The Labour Day Classic was the high point of the home schedule, a 32-26 overtime win over Winnipeg in front of 34,352, the biggest crowd at Mosaic Stadium this year. Kicking has been the recurring worry, and the club brought Brett Lauther back from Ottawa at the September 30 trade deadline.
How Many Grey Cups Have the Roughriders Won?
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have won the Grey Cup five times, in 1966, 1989, 2007, 2013 and 2025.
The most recent one is the reason this season matters. On November 16, 2025 the Riders beat the Montreal Alouettes 25-17 in the 112th Grey Cup at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, with Trevor Harris named Most Valuable Player and Samuel Emilus the Most Valuable Canadian.
It was their first Grey Cup win since 2013 and their first appearance in the final in those twelve years. A sixth title in 2026 would make it back to back.
Saskatchewan Roughriders Schedule FAQ
When is the next Saskatchewan Roughriders game?
The next game is shown in the Next Game block on this page and updates on its own. Next up is the West Semi-Final at BC Place on Saturday, October 31, on TSN and RDS, with the winner going to Edmonton for the West Final on November 7.
What is the Saskatchewan Roughriders record in 2026?
Saskatchewan was 8-8 with 16 points through 16 games when this page was last updated on October 16, 2026. The record and standings blocks on this page refresh automatically, so they always show the current figure.
Have the Roughriders clinched a playoff spot in 2026?
Yes. Wins over Montreal on October 17 and Edmonton on October 24 secured third place in the West at 10-8. The clinch watch block on this page tracks the magic number and updates after every game.
Are the Roughriders the defending Grey Cup champions?
Yes. Saskatchewan won the 112th Grey Cup on November 16, 2025, beating the Montreal Alouettes 25-17 at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg. Trevor Harris was named Most Valuable Player.
What is the CFL crossover and how does it affect Saskatchewan?
Because Hamilton and Ottawa are out of contention, the East has only two qualified teams, so the fourth place finisher in the West takes the East’s third playoff place and meets Toronto in the East Semi-Final. That means four West teams reach the playoffs, which widens Saskatchewan’s path.
Who is the Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach in 2026?
Corey Mace, in his third season as head coach. Jeremy O’Day is in his sixth season as general manager. There was no coaching change ahead of 2026.
Where do the Saskatchewan Roughriders play their home games?
At Mosaic Stadium in Regina. They have ten home games in 2026 instead of the usual nine, because Toronto deferred one of its home dates over the FIFA World Cup.
How many Grey Cups have the Roughriders won?
Five, in 1966, 1989, 2007, 2013 and 2025. The 2025 title was their first since 2013, and a win in 2026 would be their sixth.
Roughriders 2026 Schedule in Short
The Saskatchewan Roughriders schedule ended with two home wins, 16-12 over Montreal and 16-9 over Edmonton, and the defending champions are back in the playoffs.
Four West teams get in this year because of the crossover, which helps. In the end the Riders did not need help: two wins to close gave them 20 points, two clear of Winnipeg and Calgary.
Schedules for the rest of the league are on this site too, including the Edmonton Elks, BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Montreal Alouettes, Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Ottawa Redblacks.
Last updated: October 16, 2026