2026 CFL Schedule: Dates, Times, TV Channels & Results
The 2026 CFL schedule runs 21 weeks, with every team playing 18 regular-season games before the playoffs. Kickoff times below are Eastern Time and update as the league confirms changes.
The season is in Week 19 right now, with Montreal Alouettes on top of the league at 12-3.
This Week in the CFL
Saturday, October 10
Monday, October 12
2026 CFL Schedule Week by Week
| Week | Dates | Games | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Jun 4 – Jun 6 | 3 | MTL at HAM (30-27), WPG at CGY (30-28), EDM at OTT (29-21) |
| Week 2 | Jun 11 – Jun 13 | 3 | HAM at WPG (37-27), TOR at MTL (30-37), BC at SSK (27-31) |
| Week 3 | Jun 19 – Jun 20 | 4 | BC at HAM (27-41), TOR at OTT (44-24), MTL at EDM (29-32) … |
| Week 4 | Jun 25 – Jun 28 | 4 | EDM at WPG (23-18), TOR at SSK (40-34), CGY at BC (41-33) … |
| Week 5 | Jul 2 – Jul 5 | 4 | TOR at CGY (36-58), SSK at OTT (27-22), EDM at BC (24-36) … |
| Week 6 | Jul 9 – Jul 12 | 4 | OTT at EDM (17-40), TOR at WPG (21-30), CGY at MTL (30-37) … |
| Week 7 | Jul 17 – Jul 19 | 4 | BC at EDM (17-19), MTL at CGY (38-32), TOR at HAM (23-24) … |
| Week 8 | Jul 23 – Jul 26 | 4 | EDM at SSK (36-34), CGY at WPG (52-30), TOR at BC (26-12) … |
| Week 9 | Jul 30 – Aug 1 | 4 | BC at WPG (35-19), MTL at OTT (34-13), CGY at HAM (44-20) … |
| Week 10 | Aug 6 – Aug 8 | 4 | CGY at TOR (30-33), OTT at SSK (20-42), EDM at MTL (30-48) … |
| Week 11 | Aug 13 – Aug 15 | 4 | BC at CGY (30-26), OTT at WPG (21-33), TOR at EDM (12-42) … |
| Week 12 | Aug 20 – Aug 23 | 4 | OTT at MTL (16-46), WPG at EDM (19-22), HAM at TOR (20-39) … |
| Week 13 | Aug 28 – Aug 30 | 4 | MTL at WPG (28-44), HAM at CGY (23-28), TOR at SSK (24-28) … |
| Week 14 | Sep 4 – Sep 7 | 4 | BC at MTL (30-37), WPG at SSK (26-32), TOR at HAM (37-22) … |
| Week 15 | Sep 12 – Sep 12 | 4 | OTT at TOR (23-26), SSK at WPG (6-19), CGY at EDM (16-53) … |
| Week 16 | Sep 18 – Sep 19 | 3 | MTL at HAM (37-25), EDM at TOR (19-24), OTT at CGY (38-40) |
| Week 17 | Sep 25 – Sep 26 | 4 | TOR at WPG (30-28), SSK at BC (24-31), CGY at OTT (45-31) … |
| Week 18 | Oct 2 – Oct 3 | 4 | HAM at OTT (34-16), CGY at SSK (37-31), BC at TOR (24-17) … |
| Week 19 | Oct 9 – Oct 12 | 4 | EDM at HAM, OTT at BC, CGY at WPG … |
| Week 20 | Oct 16 – Oct 17 | 4 | TOR at OTT, WPG at EDM, MTL at SSK … |
| Week 21 | Oct 23 – Oct 24 | 4 | MTL at TOR, WPG at BC, EDM at SSK … |
CFL Playoffs and Grey Cup Dates
| Round | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Division Semi-Finals | Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 2nd place hosts 3rd (or crossover team) in each division |
| Division Finals | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 1st place hosts the Semi-Final winner |
| 113th Grey Cup | Sunday, November 15, 2026 | McMahon Stadium, Calgary, 18:00 ET |
What Channel Are CFL Games On?
TSN carries all 81 regular season games in Canada, with CTV simulcasting a handful of Saturday afternoon kickoffs. RDS and RDS2 handle the French broadcasts. In the United States a selection of games airs on CBS Sports Network, and outside Canada every game streams free on CFL+, which is geoblocked inside the country. TSN+ covers streaming for Canadian viewers.
Team Schedules
West Division
BC Lions9-6 · 2nd WestNext: vs Redblacks, Oct 9
Calgary Stampeders8-8 · 3rd WestNext: @ Blue Bombers, Oct 10
Edmonton Elks11-4 · 1st WestNext: @ Tiger-Cats, Oct 9
Saskatchewan Roughriders8-7 · 4th WestNext: @ Alouettes, Oct 12
Winnipeg Blue Bombers7-8 · 5th WestNext: vs Stampeders, Oct 10East Division
FAQ
When does the 2026 CFL season start and end?
The 2026 CFL regular season opens the week of June 2 and runs 21 weeks. The Division Semi-Finals are October 31, the Division Finals November 7 and the 113th Grey Cup is November 15, 2026 at McMahon Stadium, Calgary.
How many games does each CFL team play?
Each of the nine teams plays 18 regular-season games, with three bye weeks spread across the 21-week schedule.
What time zone are the kickoff times on this page?
All times are Eastern Time (ET). Western games often kick off at 7:00 or 9:00 PM ET, which is 5:00 or 7:00 PM local in Alberta and 4:00 or 6:00 PM in British Columbia.
Where can I watch CFL games?
In Canada every game is on TSN / RDS. In the United States games air on CBS Sports Network, and internationally the league streams on CFL+ (international), TSN+ (Canada).
Does this schedule update when games are rescheduled?
Yes. Kickoff times, postponements and results are pulled from the live data feed several times a day, and every 15 minutes on game days.
When is the Grey Cup?
The 113th Grey Cup is scheduled for November 15, 2026 at McMahon Stadium, Calgary.