Calgary Stampeders Playoffs 2026
Calgary Stampeders 2026 playoff page. The Stampeders are 7-8 (14 points), 5th in the West Division with a +25 point differential and a 2-game winning streak. They are in the hunt, 1.5 games behind the last playoff spot with 3 games left.
Last time out they beat the Ottawa Redblacks 45-31 on the road. Next up: away at the Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-6) on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM EDT. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.548 record, including 3 games against teams currently in playoff position.
Stampeders Playoff Outlook
Last game
W 45-31 at 
Ottawa Redblacks
· Week 17
Next game
at 
Saskatchewan Roughriders (8-6)
· Week 18
What it takes
1.5 games behind the last playoff spot with 3 to play. They need to win and get help from the teams above them. A fourth-place finish can still qualify through the crossover rule.
Remaining schedule
3 games left · opponents’ record 0.548 · 3 vs current playoff teams
West Division Standings
| # | Team | W-L-T | PTS | Div | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Edmonton Elks | 11-4 | 22 | 6-2 | +88 | W1 |
| 2 |  BC Lions | 8-6 | 16 | 5-3 | +47 | W2 |
| 3 | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 8-6 | 16 | 4-4 | +28 | L2 |
| 4 |  Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 7-7 | 14 | 2-5 | -9 | L1 |
| 5 | Calgary Stampeders | 7-8 | 14 | 2-5 | +25 | W2 |
Season Trend
Stampeders Playoff Push: 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Opp. record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Blue Bombers #3 | 7-7 | L 28-30 | |
| 3 | vs Roughriders #3 | 8-6 | L 37-40 | |
| 4 | at Lions #2 | 8-6 | W 41-33 | |
| 5 | vs  Argonauts #2 | 9-6 | W 58-36 | |
| 6 | at  Montréal #1 | 11-3 | L 30-37 | |
| 7 | vs Montréal #1 | 11-3 | L 32-38 | |
| 8 | at Blue Bombers #3 | 7-7 | W 52-30 | |
| 9 | at  Tiger-Cats | 4-11 | W 44-20 | |
| 10 | at Argonauts #2 | 9-6 | L 30-33 | |
| 11 | vs Lions #2 | 8-6 | L 26-30 | |
| 13 | vs Tiger-Cats | 4-11 | W 28-23 | |
| 14 | vs Elks #1 | 11-4 | L 28-38 | |
| 15 | at Elks #1 | 11-4 | L 16-53 | |
| 16 | vs Redblacks | 0-14 | W 40-38 | |
| 17 | at Redblacks | 0-14 | W 45-31 | |
| 18 | at Roughriders #3 | 8-6 | ||
| 19 | at Blue Bombers #3 | 7-7 | ||
| 20 | vs Lions #2 | 8-6 |
This Calgary Stampeders playoffs page refreshes after every Stampeders game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Calgary Stampeders playoffs FAQ
Are the Calgary Stampeders in the 2026 playoffs?
Not yet. They are 1.5 games behind the last playoff spot with 3 games to play.
What seed would the Stampeders be?
They are outside the three playoff spots in the West today.
Who leads the West Division?
Edmonton Elks (11-4); the Stampeders are 5th.
When is the next Stampeders game?
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM EDT, away at the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
How hard is the Stampeders remaining schedule?
3 games left against opponents with a combined 0.548 record; 3 against teams currently in playoff position.
How can the Stampeders clinch a playoff spot?
Finish in the top three of the West Division on points, or finish fourth with more points than the other division’s third-place team (crossover).
What is the Stampeders record at home and on the road?
3-5 at home, 4-3 away; 2-5 in the division.