CFL unveils exciting 2026 season schedule details
The Canadian Football League (CFL) has announced an exciting schedule for the 2026 season. It kicks off on June 4 with a rematch between the Montreal Alouettes and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. This game will be held at 7:30 p.m. ET, re-igniting the rivalry from the 2025 Eastern Final.
Key Dates of the 2026 CFL Season
- Season Start: June 4, 2026
- First Week Matchups:
- Thursday, June 4: MTL at HAM, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Friday, June 5: WPG at CGY, 9:00 p.m. ET
- Saturday, June 6: EDM at OTT, 7:00 p.m. ET
- 113th Grey Cup: November 15, 2026, at McMahon Stadium, Calgary, 6:00 p.m. ET
The 2026 season will feature 23 regular season games. Most games will commence at 4:00 p.m. local time or earlier, catering to families looking to enjoy an afternoon of football.
Broadcasting and Viewing Options
The games will be broadcast in Canada by Bell Media through TSN, CTV, and RDS. Select games will be shown on CBS Sports Network in the U.S. Fans across North America can also access the league’s free online platform, CFL+, to watch games live or on-demand for 48 hours.
Pre-Season Highlights
- Three pre-season games will take place outside traditional CFL markets:
- Saturday, May 23: Roughriders will face the Blue Bombers in Saskatoon at Griffiths Stadium.
- Friday, May 29: Argonauts will host the Tiger-Cats at the University of Guelph.
- Location: Starlight Stadium in Langford will see the Lions take on the Elks.
Featured Events and Rivalries
The 2026 season includes notable events such as Touchdown Kelowna spanning Weeks 4-5. This event will see the Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Elks play at the expanded Save-On-Foods Field.
Holiday Matches
- OK Tire Labour Day Weekend (Week 14) will feature:
- September 4: BC Lions at Montreal Alouettes
- September 6: Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Saskatchewan Roughriders
- September 7: Toronto Argonauts at Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- September 7: Edmonton Elks at Calgary Stampeders
Thanksgiving will showcase a pivotal Grey Cup rematch with the Alouettes facing the defending champion Roughriders on October 12, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Conclusion of the Season
The regular season concludes on October 24, leading into the Grey Cup Playoffs. The playoff games will begin on October 31, culminating in the historic matchup for the Grey Cup on November 15 at McMahon Stadium.
The 2026 CFL season promises to deliver thrilling matches, traditional rivalries, and special events, engaging fans across Canada and beyond.
