CFL Playoff Schedule 2026
The 113th Grey Cup is Sunday, November 15 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary: the Montreal Alouettes vs the Edmonton Elks, 6:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM in Calgary, on TSN, CTV and RDS in Canada and CFL+ in the United States. To get there, the Alouettes beat the Blue Bombers 33-23 in the East Final and the Elks beat the Lions 28-16 in the West Final. It is the 12th Grey Cup between the Alouettes and Elks franchises, a CFL record, and their first since 2005.
2026 CFL Playoff Schedule
| Date | Game | Kickoff | Venue | TV | Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31East Semi-Final | Blue Bombers at ArgonautsWinnipeg Blue Bombers at Toronto Argonauts | Final: Blue Bombers 25, Argonauts 22 | BMO Field, Toronto | TSN and RDS in Canada; CBS Sports Network or CFL+ in the United States | |
| Sat, Oct 31West Semi-Final | Roughriders at LionsSaskatchewan Roughriders at BC Lions | Final: Roughriders 26, Lions 33 | BC Place, Vancouver | TSN and RDS in Canada; CBS Sports Network or CFL+ in the United States | |
| Sat, Nov 7East Final | Blue Bombers at AlouettesWinnipeg Blue Bombers at Montreal Alouettes | Final: Blue Bombers 23, Alouettes 33 | Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal | TSN and RDS in Canada; CBS Sports Network or CFL+ in the United States | |
| Sat, Nov 7West Final | Lions at ElksBC Lions at Edmonton Elks | Final: Lions 16, Elks 28 | Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton | TSN and RDS in Canada; CBS Sports Network or CFL+ in the United States | |
| Sun, Nov 15Grey Cup | Alouettes vs ElksMontreal Alouettes vs Edmonton Elks | McMahon Stadium, Calgary | TSN, CTV and RDS in Canada; CFL+ in the United States and internationally |
Kickoff in Eastern Time, with local time where it differs (Alberta and B.C. no longer change clocks in November). Times also show in your own time zone. Streaming on TSN+ and Crave in Canada and CFL+ in the US. Schedule with scores →
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Kickoff Times Across Canada
| Game | Eastern (ON, QC) | Saskatchewan | Alberta | British Columbia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Semi-Final: Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Toronto ArgonautsSat, Oct 31 | 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| West Semi-Final: Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC LionsSat, Oct 31 | 4:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
| East Final: Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Montreal AlouettesSat, Nov 7 | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| West Final: BC Lions at Edmonton ElksSat, Nov 7 | 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 113th Grey Cup: Montreal Alouettes vs Edmonton ElksSun, Nov 15 | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Alberta (UTC-6) and B.C. (UTC-7) no longer turn their clocks back, so from November 1 Alberta is one hour behind Eastern time, the same as Saskatchewan, and B.C. two. Every time on this page also shows in your own time zone.
How to Watch the 2026 CFL Playoffs
| Where | Semi-Finals and Division Finals | 113th Grey Cup |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | TSN (English) and RDS (French); streaming on TSN+ and Crave | TSN, CTV and RDS; streaming on TSN+ and Crave |
| United States | CBS Sports Network or the CFL+ streaming service | CFL+ |
| Elsewhere | CFL+, the league streaming service | CFL+ |
This CFL playoff schedule carries every kickoff time, result and score through the 113th Grey Cup. Times are Eastern. The bracket shows the same games by round, and each team page lists its own path.
CFL playoff schedule FAQ
When do the 2026 CFL playoffs start?
The Division Semi-Finals are on Oct 31, 2026, the Saturday after the regular season ends on Oct 24, 2026.
When are the 2026 Division Finals?
Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET (East) and 6:30 PM ET (West).
When is the 113th Grey Cup?
Nov 15, 2026 at McMahon Stadium, Calgary, 6:00 PM ET.
What time zone are the kickoff times in?
Eastern Time (ET), the zone the CFL uses for its official schedule. Each game also lists the local time, and the table above converts every kickoff for Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C.
What time is the Grey Cup in Alberta and B.C.?
Kickoff is 5:00 PM in Alberta (Calgary, the host city) and 4:00 PM in B.C., 6:00 PM Eastern. Alberta stopped turning its clocks back in 2026, so in November it is one hour behind Eastern time.
What channels show the playoff games?
TSN and RDS in Canada for every game, with the Grey Cup also on CTV. In the United States the Semi-Finals and Division Finals are on CBS Sports Network or CFL+, and the Grey Cup is on CFL+.
When are the playoff kickoff times announced?
They are set in the league schedule: Semi-Finals 1:00 PM ET (East) and 4:30 PM ET (West), Division Finals 3:00 PM ET (East) and 6:30 PM ET (West), and 6 PM ET for the Grey Cup.