Ottawa Redblacks Playoffs 2026
Ottawa Redblacks 2026 playoff page. The Redblacks are 0-14 (0 points), 4th in the East Division with a -185 point differential and a 14-game losing streak. They have been eliminated from the 2026 playoffs.
Last time out they lost to the Calgary Stampeders 31-45 at home. Next up: home to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (4-11) on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.424 record, including 2 games against teams currently in playoff position.
Redblacks Playoff Outlook
Last game
L 31-45 vs 
Calgary Stampeders
· Week 17
Next game
vs 
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (4-11)
· Week 18
What it takes
Mathematically eliminated: the gap to the last playoff spot is larger than the games remaining.
Remaining schedule
4 games left · opponents’ record 0.424 · 2 vs current playoff teams
East Division Standings
| # | Team | W-L-T | PTS | Div | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Montreal Alouettes | 11-3 | 22 | 7-0 | +88 | W1 |
| 2 |  Toronto Argonauts | 9-6 | 18 | 4-2 | +14 | W4 |
| 3 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 4-11 | 8 | 1-5 | -96 | L5 |
| 4 | Ottawa Redblacks | 0-14 | 0 | 0-5 | -185 | L14 |
Season Trend
Redblacks Playoff Push: 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Opp. record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs  Elks #1 | 11-4 | L 21-29 | |
| 3 | vs Argonauts #2 | 9-6 | L 24-44 | |
| 4 | at Montréal #1 | 11-3 | L 35-37 | |
| 5 | vs  Roughriders #3 | 8-6 | L 22-27 | |
| 6 | at Elks #1 | 11-4 | L 17-40 | |
| 7 | vs  Blue Bombers #3 | 7-7 | L 34-36 | |
| 9 | vs Montréal #1 | 11-3 | L 13-34 | |
| 10 | at Roughriders #3 | 8-6 | L 20-42 | |
| 11 | at Blue Bombers #3 | 7-7 | L 21-33 | |
| 12 | at Montréal #1 | 11-3 | L 16-46 | |
| 13 | vs  Lions #2 | 8-6 | L 24-45 | |
| 15 | at Argonauts #2 | 9-6 | L 23-26 | |
| 16 | at Stampeders | 7-8 | L 38-40 | |
| 17 | vs Stampeders | 7-8 | L 31-45 | |
| 18 | vs Tiger-Cats | 4-11 | ||
| 19 | at Lions #2 | 8-6 | ||
| 20 | vs Argonauts #2 | 9-6 | ||
| 21 | at Tiger-Cats | 4-11 |
This Ottawa Redblacks playoffs page refreshes after every Redblacks game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Ottawa Redblacks playoffs FAQ
Are the Ottawa Redblacks in the 2026 playoffs?
No, they have been eliminated from the 2026 playoffs.
What seed would the Redblacks be?
They are outside the three playoff spots in the East today.
Who leads the East Division?
Montreal Alouettes (11-3); the Redblacks are 4th.
When is the next Redblacks game?
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT, home to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
How hard is the Redblacks remaining schedule?
4 games left against opponents with a combined 0.424 record; 2 against teams currently in playoff position.
How can the Redblacks clinch a playoff spot?
Finish in the top three of the East Division on points, or finish fourth with more points than the other division’s third-place team (crossover).
What is the Redblacks record at home and on the road?
0-7 at home, 0-7 away; 0-5 in the division.