Blue Bombers Beat Argonauts 25-22: 2026 East Semi-Final Score & Recap
East Division Semi-Final · Final · Sat, Oct 31 at 1:00 PM ET
- BMO Field, Toronto
- TSN (Canada) · CFL+ (US)
- Blue Bombers advance · at Alouettes · East Final, Nov 7
Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat Toronto Argonauts 25-22 in the East Division Semi-Final at BMO Field on Sat, Oct 31. The winner travels to Montreal Alouettes for the East Division Final on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Blue Bombers vs Argonauts Score by Quarter
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blue Bombers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 25 |
 Argonauts | 7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 22 |
How the Blue Bombers Beat the Argonauts
Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat the Toronto Argonauts 25-22 by a field goal in the East Division Semi-Final at BMO Field in Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, winning on the road.
The Blue Bombers trailed 16-10 at half-time and came back. First quarter: traded 7 each, level at 7-7. Second quarter: Argonauts 9-3, Blue Bombers behind 16-10. Third quarter: Blue Bombers 7-3, Blue Bombers behind 19-17. Fourth quarter: Blue Bombers 8-3, Blue Bombers ahead 25-22.
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The Blue Bombers now travel to Montreal Alouettes for the East Division Final on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The Toronto Argonauts' season is over; there is no third-place game in the CFL playoffs.
Scoring summary
- Regular30 · Argonauts23–22
Blue Bombers vs Argonauts Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Argonauts host at BMO Field in Toronto.
| Matchup | Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Toronto Argonauts |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 |
| Kickoff | |
| Status | Final |
| TV (Canada) | TSN, CTV and RDS |
| TV (US) | CFL+ (free) |
| Streaming | CFL+ (free) outside Canada |
| Venue | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Home team | Toronto Argonauts |
| Away team | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Game type | East Division Semi-Final · single elimination |
| Season | 2026 CFL playoffs |
What Time Did Blue Bombers vs Argonauts Start?
The Blue Bombers vs Argonauts start time was 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. That is 12:00 PM Central, 11:00 AM Mountain and 10:00 AM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 1:00 PM | Toronto |
| Central (CT) | 12:00 PM | Winnipeg |
| Mountain (MT) | 11:00 AM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 10:00 AM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 2:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 2:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Blue Bombers vs Argonauts
Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Toronto Argonauts is on TSN, CTV and RDS in Canada, with kickoff at 1:00 PM ET. In the United States the game is on CFL+ (free); everywhere else it streams on CFL+ (free).
- Canada: TSN, CTV and RDS (TSN app and TSN.ca with a TV provider or TSN subscription; RDS in French).
- United States: CFL+ (free).
- Everywhere else: CFL+ (free).
- Radio: each club's radio partner and SiriusXM across North America.
Fan poll
Fan poll before kickoff: 20% of 5 voters picked Blue Bombers, who went on to win.
Blue Bombers vs Argonauts in 2026: Head to Head
By the numbers
| WPG | TOR | |
|---|---|---|
| 9-9 | Record | 9-9 |
| 18 | Points | 18 |
| 26.5 | Scored / game | 28.7 |
| 27.3 | Allowed / game | 29.3 |
| -15 | Net points | -11 |
| 4-4 | Road / home record | 4-2 |
| W1 | Streak | L3 |
| LLWLW | Last five | WWLLL |
Edge: Argonauts score more (28.7 vs 26.5 a game); Blue Bombers allow fewer (27.3 vs 29.3); Argonauts are 4-2 at home, Blue Bombers 4-4 on the road.
Form and Standings: Blue Bombers and Argonauts
Winnipeg Blue Bombers finished 9-9, 4th in the West Division with 18 points and a winning streak of 1. Toronto Argonauts finished 9-9, 2nd in the East Division with 18 points and a losing streak of 3.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | PF | PA | Streak | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bombers | 18 | 9-9 | 18 | 5-5 | 4-4 | 477 | 492 | W1 | LLWLW |
| Argonauts | 18 | 9-9 | 18 | 4-2 | 5-7 | 517 | 528 | L3 | WWLLL |
Stadium and weather
BMO Field
- City
- Toronto
- Roof
- Open air
- Kickoff
BMO Field in Toronto is home of the Toronto Argonauts. It is an open-air stadium.
Trends and fan picks
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What's next after the East Semi-Final
The winner travels to Montreal Alouettes for the East Division Final on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- East Semi-FinalBlue Bombers at ArgonautsFinal: Blue Bombers won
- East FinalBlue Bombers at AlouettesNov 7 · 3 p.m. ET
- 113th Grey Cupvs the West championNov 15 · Calgary
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FAQ About Blue Bombers vs Argonauts
Who won Blue Bombers vs Argonauts?
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 25-22, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 at BMO Field.
Why are the Blue Bombers in the East bracket?
Through the crossover rule: the fourth-place team in one division takes the third playoff spot in the other when it finishes with more points than that division's third-place team. The Blue Bombers finished fourth in the West with more points than Hamilton Tiger-Cats, so they cross over as the East's third seed and play every game on the road.
How many Grey Cups have the Blue Bombers and Argonauts won?
The Blue Bombers 12 titles (last in 2021) and the Argonauts 19 titles (last in 2024).
What was the half-time score in Blue Bombers vs Argonauts?
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 10, Toronto Argonauts 16. The quarter-by-quarter line score is at the top of this page.
What's next for the Blue Bombers?
The Blue Bombers travel to Montreal Alouettes for the East Division Final on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Are the Argonauts out of the playoffs?
Yes. The Toronto Argonauts' season ended with this loss; there is no third-place game in the CFL playoffs.
Blue Bombers vs Argonauts coverage moves from preview to live score to final result on this page, with the line score and the winner's next step added as soon as the game ends.