BC Lions Playoffs 2026

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The BC Lions are 10-6 (20 points), 2nd in the West Division. If the season ended today they would host the No. 3 Saskatchewan Roughriders in the West Semi-Final. Next: at the Calgary Stampeders, Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM EDT.

BC LionsWest DivisionIn · West No. 2
10-6Record
20Points
24Max points
+75Point diff
6-2Home
4-4Away
W4Streak
2Games left
Next gameat StampedersSat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM EDT
Last gameW 41-20 vs RedblacksFri, Oct 9
Playoff path if it ended todayvs Roughriders West SemiWinner visits the Elks in the West Final

Season Trend

Lions: wins minus losses, game by game this season
.500+4

West Division Standings

#TeamW-L-TPTSMaxDiff
1Elks12-4-02428+103
2Lions10-6-02024+75
3Roughriders8-7-01622+22
4Blue Bombers crossover8-8-01620-31
5Stampeders8-9-01618+26

Top three qualify; a fourth-place team with more points than the other division’s third-place team crosses over. Max = most points still possible. Full playoff picture →

Lions Schedule and Results

DateOpponentResultTV
Fri, Sep 4at MontréalL 30-37
Sat, Sep 12vs MontréalW 48-29
Fri, Sep 25vs RoughridersW 31-24
Sat, Oct 3at ArgonautsW 24-17
Fri, Oct 9vs RedblacksW 41-20
Sat, Oct 17at Stampeders7:00 PM
Fri, Oct 23vs Blue Bombers10:00 PM

Times Eastern.

This BC Lions playoffs page refreshes after every Lions game: record, points, playoff or crossover position, what it takes to clinch and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.

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BC Lions playoffs FAQ

Are the BC Lions in a playoff spot?

Yes, as of today: No. 2 in the West.

Who would the BC Lions play in the playoffs?

The Saskatchewan Roughriders in the West Semi-Final on October 31, at home; winner visits the Elks in the West Final.

When is the next Lions game?

Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM EDT, at the Calgary Stampeders.

What is the Lions record at home and on the road?

6-2 at home and 4-4 away, with a +75 point differential.

How do CFL teams make the playoffs?

The top three in each division by points (2 per win, 1 per tie), plus the crossover: a fourth-place team with more points than the other division’s third-place team takes that spot.