CFL Playoffs 2026: Schedule, Bracket, Results & Grey Cup
The CFL Playoffs 2026 are down to one game. The Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Elks meet in the 113th Grey Cup on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at McMahon Stadium in Calgary. Here is the full playoff schedule with every result, the printable bracket, TV channels and how the playoff format works.
CFL Playoffs 2026: Key Details at a Glance
| Division Semi-Finals | Saturday, October 31 |
| Division Finals | Saturday, November 7 |
| 113th Grey Cup | Sunday, November 15, 6:00 PM ET |
| Grey Cup Venue | McMahon Stadium, Calgary |
| Grey Cup Matchup | Montreal Alouettes vs Edmonton Elks |
| TV | TSN/CTV/RDS/Crave (CA) | CFL+ (US and International) |
CFL Playoffs 2026 Schedule and Results
All times are Eastern. Winners are in bold.
Division Semi-Finals (Saturday, October 31)
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Semi-Final | Winnipeg Blue Bombers @ Toronto Argonauts | 1:00 PM | BMO Field, Toronto | Blue Bombers 25, Argonauts 22 |
| West Semi-Final | Saskatchewan Roughriders @ BC Lions | 4:30 PM | BC Place, Vancouver | Lions 33, Roughriders 26 |
Division Finals (Saturday, November 7)
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Final | Winnipeg Blue Bombers @ Montreal Alouettes | 3:00 PM | Percival Molson Stadium, Montreal | Alouettes 33, Blue Bombers 23 |
| West Final | BC Lions @ Edmonton Elks | 6:30 PM | Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton | Elks 28, Lions 16 |
113th Grey Cup (Sunday, November 15)
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Venue | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 | Montreal Alouettes vs Edmonton Elks | 6:00 PM | McMahon Stadium, Calgary | TSN/CTV/RDS/Crave (CA) | CFL+ (US and Int) |
CFL Playoffs 2026 Bracket: Printable & Fillable PDF
Our free bracket shows every 2026 playoff result on one landscape page. It prints on US Letter and on A4 with “Fit to page”, and includes fillable boxes for the Grey Cup score and champion. Click the image or use the button to download.
2026 CFL Playoff Recap
East Semi-Final: Winnipeg crossed over from the West and stunned Toronto 25-22 at BMO Field. Dru Brown hit Nic Demski for a 23-yard touchdown with 44 seconds left.
West Semi-Final: BC came from behind to beat Saskatchewan 33-26 in Vancouver. Nathan Rourke threw for 366 yards and three touchdowns, knocking out the defending Grey Cup champions.
East Final: Montreal, the league’s best team at 14-4, beat Winnipeg 33-23 at home to reach its third Grey Cup in four years.
West Final: Edmonton, first in the West at 13-5, beat BC 28-16 at Commonwealth Stadium. It is the Elks’ first Grey Cup trip since their 2015 title.
2026 Playoff Teams
| Seed | East Division | West Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montreal Alouettes (14-4) | Edmonton Elks (13-5) |
| 2 | Toronto Argonauts (9-9) | BC Lions (10-8) |
| 3 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers (9-9, crossover) | Saskatchewan Roughriders (10-8) |
How the CFL Playoffs Work
Six teams qualify, three from each division. The first-place team in each division gets a bye to the Division Final. The second-place team hosts the third-place team in the Division Semi-Final.
Semi-Final winners visit the first-place teams in the Division Finals. The two Division champions then meet in the Grey Cup at a pre-selected host city.
The Crossover Rule
If the fourth-place team in one division finishes with more points than the third-place team in the other, it takes that playoff spot in the other division. That is how Winnipeg, fourth in the West at 9-9, played in the East bracket in 2026.
Where to Watch the CFL Playoffs 2026
Canada: Every playoff game aired on TSN in English and RDS in French. The Grey Cup is on TSN, CTV, RDS and Crave, and streams on TSN.ca and the TSN app with a TV provider login or a TSN subscription.
USA: CFL+ streams the playoffs and the Grey Cup free. CBS Sports Network aired the last two Grey Cups but has not put the 2026 game on its schedule.
Rest of the world: CFL+ streams every playoff game and the Grey Cup free, with replays for 48 hours. See our full guide on how to watch the Grey Cup 2026.
CFL Playoffs 2026 FAQ
When is the 2026 Grey Cup?
Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET at McMahon Stadium in Calgary.
Which teams made the 2026 Grey Cup?
The Montreal Alouettes won the East and the Edmonton Elks won the West.
How many teams make the CFL playoffs?
Six teams qualify, three from the East Division and three from the West Division.
Why did Winnipeg play in the East playoffs?
Under the crossover rule, the Blue Bombers finished fourth in the West with more points than the East’s third-place team, so they took the East spot.
Where can I download a printable CFL playoff bracket?
Download our free 2026 CFL playoff bracket PDF on this page. It is printable and has fillable boxes for the Grey Cup score and champion.
Can I watch the CFL playoffs for free?
Yes, outside Canada. CFL+ streams every playoff game and the Grey Cup free in the US and worldwide.
That is everything from the CFL Playoffs 2026. Only the Grey Cup remains: Alouettes vs Elks, Sunday in Calgary. Print your bracket and fill in the champion.
