CFL Playoffs 2026
Bracket, schedule, scores, playoff picture and the road to the 113th Grey Cup in Calgary.
The CFL playoffs 2026 run from the Division Semi-Finals on Saturday, October 31, 2026 to the 113th Grey Cup at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Sunday, November 15, 2026. This hub follows every step: the bracket, the schedule and scores, the playoff picture and what each team still needs.
Right now Edmonton Elks (11-4) tops the West Division and Montreal Alouettes (11-3) leads the East. The crossover is on: Calgary Stampeders (4th in the West) have 6 more points than Hamilton Tiger-Cats and would take the third East spot. Six teams make it: the top three in each division, with the crossover rule keeping a strong fourth-place team alive.
Playoff bracket
Projected from the current standings. Dashed cards change after every game until the field is set.
Playoff picture
West Division race
East Division race
Playoff schedule
Division Semi-Finals
Saturday, October 31, 2026Division Finals
Saturday, November 7, 2026113th Grey Cup
Sunday, November 15, 2026Teams
West Division
Fan poll: who lifts the Grey Cup?
One vote per device. Eliminated teams drop off the list automatically.
113th Grey Cup
Recent champions
| Year | Game | Champion | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 112th |  Saskatchewan Roughriders | 25-17 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2024 | 111th |  Toronto Argonauts | 41-24 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2023 | 110th |  Montreal Alouettes | 28-24 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2022 | 109th | Toronto Argonauts | 24-23 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2021 | 108th |  Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 33-22 (OT) | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
How to watch
| Region | Playoff games | Grey Cup |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | TSN, CTV and RDS | TSN, CTV and RDS |
| United States | CBS Sports Network (select games) and CFL+ | CBS Sports Network and CFL+ |
| International | CFL+ | CFL+ |
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CFL playoffs 2026 questions
When do the CFL playoffs 2026 start?
The Division Semi-Finals are on Saturday, October 31, 2026, followed by the Division Finals on Saturday, November 7, 2026 and the 113th Grey Cup on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Where is the 113th Grey Cup?
At McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta, kicking off at 6 p.m. Eastern.
How many teams make the CFL playoffs?
Six of the nine teams: the top three in the West Division and the top three in the East, unless the crossover rule sends a fourth-place team across.
Who leads each division right now?
Edmonton Elks lead the West at 11-4 and Montreal Alouettes lead the East at 11-3.
How often is this site updated?
Standings, scores and the bracket refresh automatically after every game, and live scores update every few minutes while a game is on.
Is the Grey Cup played at a neutral site?
The host city is chosen years in advance, so it is neutral unless the host team qualifies. BC Lions play their home games at this year's venue.
Bookmark this page for the CFL playoffs 2026: it is the one place where the bracket, schedule, picture and Grey Cup countdown move together, with every number pulled from the live standings.