CFL Standings 2026 – Updated Today
The 2026 CFL standings are led by Montreal Alouettes at 14-4 (28 points). Standings use two points for a win and one for a tie; the top three in each division make the playoffs, subject to the crossover rule.
The regular season is complete; the table below shows the final standings and playoff seeds.
CFL Standings by Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | PTS | PF | PA | Diff | Home | Away | Div | Strk | L5 | Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Edmonton Elksy | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 541 | 437 | +104 | 8-1 | 5-4 | 7-3 | L1 | - | |
| 2 |  BC Lionsx | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 516 | 484 | +32 | 6-3 | 4-5 | 5-5 | L2 | - | |
| 3 |  Saskatchewan Roughridersx | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 486 | 473 | +13 | 7-3 | 3-5 | 5-5 | W2 | - | |
| 4 |  Winnipeg Blue Bombersxcrossover | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 477 | 492 | -15 | 5-5 | 4-4 | 4-6 | W1 | - | |
| 5 |  Calgary Stampederse | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 632 | 587 | +45 | 4-5 | 5-4 | 4-6 | W1 | - |
| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | PTS | PF | PA | Diff | Home | Away | Div | Strk | L5 | Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Montreal Alouettesy | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 624 | 476 | +148 | 9-0 | 5-4 | 8-0 | W1 | - | |
| 2 |  Toronto Argonautsx | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 517 | 528 | -11 | 4-2 | 5-7 | 4-4 | L3 | - | |
| 3 |  Hamilton Tiger-Catse | 18 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 443 | 523 | -80 | 4-6 | 2-6 | 3-5 | W1 | - | |
| 4 |  Ottawa Redblackse | 18 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 437 | 673 | -236 | 1-8 | 0-9 | 1-7 | L1 | - |
x clinched playoff spot y clinched first place and bye e eliminated. Line marks the third playoff spot in each division; the crossover rule can move it.
CFL Playoff Picture
West Division
East Division
Clinch Watch and Magic Numbers
- 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.
- Montreal AlouettesClinched first place and the Division Final bye.
- Toronto ArgonautsClinched a playoff spot.
- Hamilton Tiger-CatsEliminated from playoff contention.
- Ottawa RedblacksEliminated from playoff contention.
Division Races
How CFL Standings Work
CFL teams earn two points for a win and one for a tie, so the table is ranked by points rather than win percentage. Each team plays 18 regular season games across 21 weeks, with three bye weeks. The top three teams in each division reach the playoffs: first place earns a bye straight to the Division Final, while second place hosts third place in the Division Semi-Final.
The crossover rule can change that. If the fourth place team in one division finishes with more points than the third place team in the other division, it crosses over and takes that playoff spot instead. Equal points means no crossover, so the third place team keeps its place.
FAQ
How are CFL standings points calculated?
Two points for a win, one for a tie, zero for a loss. Teams are ranked by points, then by the official tiebreakers starting with wins and head-to-head results.
How many CFL teams make the playoffs?
Six of nine: the top three in each division. The division winner gets a bye to the Division Final, and second hosts third in the Semi-Final.
What is the CFL crossover rule?
If the fourth-place team in one division has more points than the third-place team in the other division, it crosses over and takes that playoff spot (a tie in points goes to the third-place team).
What do x, y and e mean in the standings?
x = clinched a playoff spot, y = clinched first place and the bye, e = eliminated from playoff contention.
Who leads the CFL standings in 2026?
Montreal Alouettes currently lead the league in points. The table above updates after every game.
How often are these standings updated?
Standings refresh automatically within minutes of each final score, with several extra checks a day for corrections.