CFL Playoff Bracket 2026

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Projected 2026 CFL playoff bracket based on today’s standings: 3 teams per division, only the No. 1 seed in each division gets a bye, and the Semi-Finals pairs seeds 2 v 3. The bracket becomes official when the regular season ends.

CFL Playoff Bracket: Semi-Finals to Grey Cup

Projected bracket, based on the standings today. Seeds and matchups change with every result.
West Semi-FinalsOct 31, 2026
3SASRoughriders
2BCLLions
Projected
West Division FinalsNov 7, 2026
Semi-Final winnerSemi-Final winner
1EDMElks
TBD
113th Grey CupNov 15, 2026
West championWest champion
East championEast champion
TBD
East Division FinalsNov 7, 2026
Semi-Final winnerSemi-Final winner
1MONMontréal
TBD
East Semi-FinalsOct 31, 2026
3WINBlue Bombers
2TORArgonauts
Projected

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 is projected from today’s standings and becomes the official bracket the night the regular season ends. 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.

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CFL playoff bracket FAQ

Is the CFL playoff bracket set?

Not yet. The bracket above is projected from today’s standings and becomes official on Oct 24, 2026.

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 113th Grey Cup, which is at a neutral site (McMahon Stadium, Calgary).

Who has the bye in the West?

The Edmonton Elks (11-4) as the West No. 1 seed, if the season ended today.

Who has the bye in the East?

The Montreal Alouettes (11-3) as the East No. 1 seed, if the season ended today.

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.