CFL Playoff Bracket 2026: Live, Printable & Editable PDF
Six teams, three rounds, one trophy. Seeds and matchups update after every game.
The 2026 CFL playoff bracket has six spots: three from the West Division and three from the East. The first-place team in each division skips the Semi-Final and hosts the Division Final, and the two division champions meet in the 113th Grey Cup in Calgary.
The playoffs are under way and no result is in yet. Winners advance on this page the moment a game goes final.
2026 CFL playoff bracket
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West Semi-Final
Oct 31
West Final
Nov 7
113th Grey Cup
Nov 15 · McMahon Stadium
East Final
Nov 7
East Semi-Final
Oct 31
Printable 2026 CFL playoff bracket (free PDF)
Free 2026 CFL playoff bracket PDF
One letter-size page (prints on A4 too) with both Division Semi-Finals, both Division Finals, the 113th Grey Cup in Calgary and seed lines for each division. Print it blank and write by hand, or type into the boxes on screen. No sign-up.
- Fillable boxes for every team, score, seed and the champion; untouched boxes print blank
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- Pair it with the live bracket above and the playoff predictor to make your picks
2026 CFL playoff seeds
West Division
| # | Team | Record | Pts | Bracket spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Elks1st seed · bye, hosts the West Final · Clinched 1st | 13-5 | 26 | 1st seed · bye, hosts the West FinalClinched 1st |
| 2 |  Lions2nd seed · hosts the Semi-Final · Clinched a spot | 10-8 | 20 | 2nd seed · hosts the Semi-FinalClinched a spot |
| 3 |  Roughriders3rd seed · plays at the 2nd seed · Clinched a spot | 10-8 | 20 | 3rd seed · plays at the 2nd seedClinched a spot |
| 4 |  Blue Bombers3rd seed · plays at the 2nd seed (crossover into the East) · Clinched a spot | 9-9 | 18 | 3rd seed · plays at the 2nd seed (crossover into the East)Clinched a spot |
| 5 |  StampedersMissed the playoffs | 9-9 | 18 | Missed the playoffs |
East Division
| # | Team | Record | Pts | Bracket spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Alouettes1st seed · bye, hosts the East Final · Clinched 1st | 14-4 | 28 | 1st seed · bye, hosts the East FinalClinched 1st |
| 2 |  Argonauts2nd seed · hosts the Semi-Final · Clinched a spot | 9-9 | 18 | 2nd seed · hosts the Semi-FinalClinched a spot |
| 3 |  Tiger-CatsMissed the playoffs | 6-12 | 12 | Missed the playoffs |
| 4 |  RedblacksMissed the playoffs | 1-17 | 2 | Missed the playoffs |
Seeds follow the division standings: first place hosts the Division Final after a bye, second hosts third in the Semi-Final. Crossover: Winnipeg Blue Bombers (4th in the West) finished 6 points ahead of Hamilton Tiger-Cats and cross over as the third East seed.
Route to the Grey Cup by seed
| Seed | Today | Route to the Grey Cup | Wins needed | Home playoff games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st seed | Elks / Alouettes | Bye → hosts the Division Final (Nov 7) → 113th Grey Cup | 2 | 1 |
| 2nd seed | Lions / Argonauts | Hosts the Semi-Final (Oct 31) → at the 1st seed → Grey Cup | 3 | 1 |
| 3rd seed | Roughriders / Blue Bombers | At the 2nd seed → at the 1st seed → Grey Cup | 3 | 0 |
The Grey Cup is played at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta, chosen years in advance, so no seed is guaranteed a home Grey Cup. A crossover team takes the 3rd-seed route in the other division.
Road to the Grey Cup
Division Semi-Finals
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Division Finals
Saturday, November 7, 2026
113th Grey Cup
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · McMahon Stadium, Calgary
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Bracket questions
Why does the bracket show only four Semi-Final teams?
The first-place team in each division gets a bye to the Division Final, so only the second and third seeds play in the Semi-Finals.
Who has home field in each playoff game?
The higher seed always hosts: second place hosts third in the Semi-Final, first place hosts the Division Final. The Grey Cup is at a pre-selected site.
Is this bracket final?
Yes. The field is set and winners move through the bracket as each game goes final.
What happens if a West team crosses over?
A fourth-place team with more points than the third-place team in the other division takes that third seed and plays the Semi-Final on the road in the other division. It can still only win the Grey Cup, not its own division.
Can a West team play a West team in the Grey Cup?
Yes, if a crossover team wins the East bracket. It has never happened, but the rules allow it.
Are playoff games single elimination?
Every round is one game. There are no series or best-of formats in the CFL playoffs.
Is there a printable 2026 CFL playoff bracket?
Yes. The free PDF on this page is one letter-size sheet (prints on A4 with Fit to page) with every round, the 113th Grey Cup and seed lines for both divisions. Print it blank and write by hand, or type into the boxes on screen.
How do I fill in the bracket PDF on screen?
Open it in Adobe Reader, Preview, Chrome, Edge or Firefox, click a box to type the team, seed or score, then save or print. Boxes you leave empty print blank.
The CFL playoff bracket 2026 is rebuilt automatically from the standings, so the seeds you see are always current. Once the Semi-Finals kick off, winners advance here within minutes of the final whistle.