CFL Standings 2026 – Updated Today
The 2026 CFL standings are led by Montreal Alouettes at 12-3 (24 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.
Through Week 19, Elks hold first in the West and Alouettes hold first in the East. The Roughriders currently cross over into the East Division bracket.
CFL Standings by Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | PTS | PF | PA | Diff | Home | Away | Div | Strk | L5 | Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Edmonton Elks | 15 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 470 | 382 | +88 | 7-1 | 4-3 | 6-2 | W1 | @ HAM Oct 9 | |
| 2 |  BC Lions | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 452 | 398 | +54 | 5-2 | 4-4 | 5-3 | W3 | vs OTT Oct 9 | |
| 3 |  Calgary Stampeders | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 572 | 541 | +31 | 3-5 | 5-3 | 3-5 | W3 | @ WPG Oct 10 | |
| 4 |  Saskatchewan Roughriderscrossover | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 430 | 408 | +22 | 5-3 | 3-4 | 4-5 | L3 | @ MTL Oct 12 | |
| 5 |  Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 383 | 419 | -36 | 4-5 | 3-3 | 2-5 | L2 | vs CGY Oct 10 |
| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | PTS | PF | PA | Diff | Home | Away | Div | Strk | L5 | Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Montreal Alouettesy | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 535 | 420 | +115 | 8-0 | 4-3 | 7-0 | W2 | vs SSK Oct 12 | |
| 2 |  Toronto Argonauts | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 462 | 455 | +7 | 4-1 | 5-6 | 4-2 | L1 | @ OTT Oct 16 | |
| 3 |  Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 16 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 396 | 474 | -78 | 3-5 | 2-6 | 2-5 | W1 | vs EDM Oct 9 | |
| 4 |  Ottawa Redblackse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 355 | 558 | -203 | 0-8 | 0-7 | 0-6 | L15 | @ BC Oct 9 |
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
East Division
Clinch Watch and Magic Numbers
- Edmonton ElksMagic number 1 point to clinch a playoff spot with 3 games left.
- BC LionsMagic number 5 points to clinch a playoff spot with 3 games left.
- Calgary StampedersStill alive; needs help with 2 games left.
- Saskatchewan RoughridersStill alive; needs help with 3 games left.
- Winnipeg Blue BombersStill alive; needs help with 3 games left.
- Montreal AlouettesClinched first place and the Division Final bye.
- Toronto ArgonautsStill alive; needs help with 2 games left.
- Hamilton Tiger-CatsStill alive; needs help with 2 games left.
- 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.