Roughriders vs Lions Live Score, Time & TV: 2026 West Semi-Final
West Division Semi-Final · Upcoming · Sat, Oct 31 at 4:30 PM ET
Saskatchewan Roughriders (10-8) visit BC Lions (10-8) in the West Division Semi-Final at BC Place on Sat, Oct 31 at 4:30 PM ET. In Canada the game is on TSN and RDS; in the United States on CFL+ (free).
The winner travels to Edmonton Elks for the West Division Final on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Roughriders vs Lions Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lions host at BC Place in Vancouver.
| Matchup | Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Lions |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 |
| Kickoff | |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV (Canada) | TSN and RDS |
| TV (US) | CFL+ (free) |
| Streaming | CFL+ (free) outside Canada |
| Venue | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Home team | BC Lions |
| Away team | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Game type | West Division Semi-Final · single elimination |
| Season | 2026 CFL playoffs |
What Time Does Roughriders vs Lions Start?
The Roughriders vs Lions start time is 4:30 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. That is 3:30 PM Central, 2:30 PM Mountain and 1:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 4:30 PM | |
| Central (CT) | 3:30 PM | Regina |
| Mountain (MT) | 2:30 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 1:30 PM | Vancouver |
| Atlantic (AT) | 5:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Roughriders vs Lions
Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Lions is on TSN and RDS in Canada, with kickoff at 4:30 PM ET. In the United States the game is on CFL+ (free); everywhere else it streams on CFL+ (free).
- Canada: TSN 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.
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Roughriders vs Lions in 2026: Head to Head
By the numbers
| SSK | BC | |
|---|---|---|
| 10-8 | Record | 10-8 |
| 20 | Points | 20 |
| 27 | Scored / game | 28.7 |
| 26.3 | Allowed / game | 26.9 |
| +13 | Net points | +32 |
| 3-5 | Road / home record | 6-3 |
| W2 | Streak | L2 |
| LLLWW | Last five | WWWLL |
Edge: Lions score more (28.7 vs 27 a game); Roughriders allow fewer (26.3 vs 26.9); Lions are 6-3 at home, Roughriders 3-5 on the road.
Form and Standings: Roughriders and Lions
Saskatchewan Roughriders finished 10-8, 3rd in the West Division with 20 points and a winning streak of 2. BC Lions finished 10-8, 2nd in the West Division with 20 points and a losing streak of 2.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | PF | PA | Streak | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roughriders | 18 | 10-8 | 20 | 7-3 | 3-5 | 486 | 473 | W2 | LLLWW |
| Lions | 18 | 10-8 | 20 | 6-3 | 4-5 | 516 | 484 | L2 | WWWLL |
Stadium and weather
BC Place
- City
- Vancouver
- Roof
- Domed (indoor)
- Kickoff
BC Place in Vancouver is home of the BC Lions. The stadium has a roof, so the game is played indoors and weather is not a factor.
What's at stake in Roughriders vs Lions
The winner travels to Edmonton Elks for the West Division Final on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- West Semi-FinalRoughriders at LionsOct 31
- West FinalWinner at ElksNov 7 · 6:30 p.m. ET
- 113th Grey Cupvs the East championNov 15 · Calgary
- Saskatchewan Roughriders (10-8): win and keep the season alive; lose to Lions and it is over.
- BC Lions (10-8): win and keep the season alive; lose to Roughriders and it is over.
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FAQ About Roughriders vs Lions
How did the Roughriders and Lions qualify?
The Lions finished 2nd in the West Division (10-8) and the Roughriders 3rd in the West (10-8). The higher seed hosts, which is why the game is in Vancouver.
How many Grey Cups have the Roughriders and Lions won?
The Roughriders 5 titles (last in 2025) and the Lions 6 titles (last in 2011).
Can Roughriders vs Lions end in a tie?
No. CFL playoff games go to overtime: each team gets a possession from the opponent's 35-yard line, and the teams alternate until one leads after an equal number of possessions, so there is always a winner.
What time does Roughriders vs Lions end?
A CFL game runs about three hours, so this one should end around 7:30 PM ET. Overtime adds a few minutes.
Is Roughriders vs Lions on the radio?
Yes. Roughriders: 620 CKRM; Lions: 980 CKNW · Sher-E-Punjab Radio AM 600. The game is also on SiriusXM across North America.
What does the winner of Roughriders vs Lions play for next?
The winner travels to Edmonton Elks for the West Division Final on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The loser's season ends; there is no third-place game.
Roughriders vs Lions 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.