CFL Playoff Bracket 2026
The 2026 CFL playoff bracket is set. Winnipeg Blue Bombers won the East Semi-Final 25-22; BC Lions won the West Semi-Final 33-26; Montreal Alouettes won the East Final 33-23; Edmonton Elks won the West Final 28-16. The 113th Grey Cup is Sunday, November 15: the Montreal Alouettes vs the Edmonton Elks (6:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM in Calgary).
CFL Playoff Bracket: Semi-Finals to Grey Cup
West Division
Roughriders26
Lions ✓33East Division
Blue Bombers ✓25
Argonauts22West Division
Lions16
Elks ✓28East Division
Blue Bombers23
Alouettes ✓33AlouettesElks2026 CFL Bracket, Round by Round
Division Semi-Finals Oct 31, 2026
- East: No. 3 Blue Bombers at No. 2 Argonauts Blue Bombers win 25-22
- West: No. 3 Roughriders at No. 2 Lions Lions win 33-26
Division Finals Nov 7, 2026
- East: No. 3 Blue Bombers at No. 1 Alouettes Alouettes win 33-23
- West: No. 2 Lions at No. 1 Elks Elks win 28-16
113th Grey Cup Nov 15, 2026
- No. 1 Alouettes at No. 1 Elks Sun, Nov 15 · 6:00 PM EST · TSN
Road to the 113th Grey Cup
| Team | Road to the Grey Cup | Status |
|---|---|---|
| W1Elks | Bye → Won West Final 28-16 vs Lions → Grey Cup, Nov 15, Calgary | Needs 1 win |
| W2Lions | Won Semi-Final 33-26 vs Roughriders → Lost West Final 16-28 vs Elks | Eliminated |
| W3Roughriders | Lost Semi-Final 26-33 vs Lions | Eliminated |
| E1Alouettes | Bye → Won East Final 33-23 vs Blue Bombers → Grey Cup, Nov 15, Calgary | Needs 1 win |
| E2Argonauts | Lost Semi-Final 22-25 vs Blue Bombers | Eliminated |
| E3Blue Bombers crossover | Won Semi-Final 25-22 vs Argonauts → Lost East Final 23-33 vs Alouettes | Eliminated |
No. 1 seeds skip the Semi-Finals, so they are two wins from the Grey Cup; everyone else needs three. The 113th Grey Cup is Sunday, November 15 at 6:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM in Calgary, McMahon Stadium.
How the CFL Playoff Bracket Is Built
Seeds 1-3
The division winner, then the second- and third-place teams by points (or a crossover team from the other division).
Round one
2 v 3. Only the No. 1 seed in each division gets a bye; the higher seed hosts.
Division Finals
The Semi-Final winner visits the division winner. The two Division Final winners are the East and West champions.
Neutral final
113th Grey Cup at McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Nov 15, 2026.
The CFL playoff bracket above updates after every game, with each matchup linked to its live score and stats. For dates and kickoff times see the playoff schedule; to see who is still fighting for these spots, open the playoff picture, or pick your own bracket.
CFL playoff bracket FAQ
Is the CFL playoff bracket set?
Yes. The 6-team field was finalised after the regular season and every matchup above is official.
How does the CFL playoff bracket work?
Three seeds per division. In the Division Semi-Finals the pairings are 2 v 3 while the No. 1 seed rests. Winners visit the division winners in the Division Finals.
Where do the Semi-Final winners go?
To the Division Final in their own division, away to the first-place team that had the bye; a crossover team plays the Final of the division it joined.
Who gets home-field advantage in the bracket?
The higher seed hosts every game until the 113th Grey Cup, which is at a neutral site (McMahon Stadium, Calgary).
Who has the bye in the West?
The Edmonton Elks (13-5) as the West No. 1 seed.
Who has the bye in the East?
The Montreal Alouettes (14-4) as the East No. 1 seed.
Can I fill in my own bracket?
Yes. The playoff predictor lets you pick every winner with the same bye and crossover rules and share the result as a link.