Lions Beat Roughriders 33-26: 2026 West Semi-Final Score & Recap
West Division Semi-Final · Final · Sat, Oct 31 at 4:30 PM ET
- BC Place, Vancouver
- TSN (Canada) · CFL+ (US)
- Lions advance · at Elks · West Final, Nov 7
BC Lions beat Saskatchewan Roughriders 33-26 in the West Division Semi-Final at BC Place on Sat, Oct 31. The winner travels to Edmonton Elks for the West Division Final on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Roughriders vs Lions Score by Quarter
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Roughriders | 6 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 26 |
 Lions | 3 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 33 |
How the Lions Beat the Roughriders
BC Lions beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 33-26 in a one-score game in the West Division Semi-Final at BC Place in Vancouver on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, holding home field.
The Lions trailed 17-13 at half-time and came back. First quarter: Roughriders 6-3, Lions behind 6-3. Second quarter: Roughriders 11-10, Lions behind 17-13. Third quarter: Lions 14-6, Lions ahead 27-23. Fourth quarter: Lions 6-3, Lions ahead 33-26.
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The Lions now travel to Edmonton Elks for the West Division Final on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The Saskatchewan Roughriders' season is over; there is no third-place game in the CFL playoffs.
Scoring summary
- Regular20 · Roughriders17–3
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 | Final |
| 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 Did Roughriders vs Lions Start?
The Roughriders vs Lions start time was 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.
Fan poll
Fan poll before kickoff: 50% of 4 voters picked Lions, who went on to win.
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.
Trends and fan picks
What's next after the West Semi-Final
The winner travels to Edmonton Elks for the West Division Final on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- West Semi-FinalRoughriders at LionsFinal: Lions won
- West FinalLions at ElksNov 7 · 6:30 p.m. ET
- 113th Grey Cupvs the East championNov 15 · Calgary
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FAQ About Roughriders vs Lions
Who won Roughriders vs Lions?
The BC Lions, 33-26, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 at BC Place.
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).
What was the half-time score in Roughriders vs Lions?
Saskatchewan Roughriders 17, BC Lions 13. The quarter-by-quarter line score is at the top of this page.
What's next for the Lions?
The Lions travel to Edmonton Elks for the West Division Final on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Are the Roughriders out of the playoffs?
Yes. The Saskatchewan Roughriders' season ended with this loss; there is no third-place game in the CFL playoffs.
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.