CFL Playoff Schedule 2026
Division Semi-Finals Oct 31 · Division Finals Nov 7 · Grey Cup Nov 15. Times in ET.
Three rounds decide the 2026 Grey Cup champion: Division Semi-Finals on Saturday, October 31, 2026, Division Finals on Saturday, November 7, 2026 and the 113th Grey Cup on Sunday, November 15, 2026. All kickoff times below are Eastern Time.
Next up: Montreal Alouettes at Edmonton Elks on Sun, Nov 15 at 6:00 PM ET. In Canada every game is on TSN, CTV and RDS; in the United States look for CFL+ (free).
Key dates at a glance
Next up: 113th Grey Cup in 7 days (Sunday, November 15, 2026).
2026 CFL playoff schedule and scores
Division Semi-Finals
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Division Finals
Saturday, November 7, 2026
113th Grey Cup
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · McMahon Stadium, Calgary
Full 2026 playoff schedule table
| Round | Date | Matchup | Kickoff | Venue | TV (Canada / US) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Semi-Final | Oct 31 | Blue Bombers at Argonauts | BMO Field, Toronto | TSN / CFL+ | Blue Bombers 25-22 | |
| West Semi-Final | Oct 31 | Roughriders at Lions | BC Place, Vancouver | TSN / CFL+ | Lions 33-26 | |
| East Final | Nov 7 | Blue Bombers at Alouettes | Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal | TSN / CFL+ | Alouettes 33-23 | |
| West Final | Nov 7 | Lions at Elks | Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton | TSN / CFL+ | Elks 28-16 | |
| 113th Grey Cup | Nov 15 | Alouettes at Elks | McMahon Stadium, Calgary | TSN / CFL+ | – |
Where to watch every playoff game
| Region | Playoff games | Grey Cup |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | TSN, CTV and RDS | TSN, CTV and RDS |
| United States | CFL+ (free) | CFL+ (free) |
| International | CFL+ (free) | CFL+ (free) |
How the playoff schedule works
- Seeds are set when the regular season ends on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The top three teams in each division qualify; a fourth-place team can cross over if it has more points than the other division's third-place team.
- Division Semi-Finals, Saturday, October 31, 2026. The 2nd seed hosts the 3rd seed in each division. First place gets a bye.
- Division Finals, Saturday, November 7, 2026. First place hosts the Semi-Final winner. The two winners are the division champions.
- 113th Grey Cup, Sunday, November 15, 2026 at McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Alberta, kickoff 6 p.m. ET. The venue is chosen years in advance, so it can be neutral.
Every round is a single game with no ties: overtime decides it. Kickoff times for the Semi-Finals and Finals appear here as soon as the league confirms them, and scores update live during games. Use the time-zone menu above to see every kickoff in your own time.
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Schedule questions
What time do CFL playoff games kick off?
Division Semi-Finals and Finals are usually afternoon games on Saturday or Sunday, with East games first and West games later. The Grey Cup kicks off at 6 p.m. ET.
What channel are CFL playoff games on?
In Canada: TSN, CTV and RDS. In the United States: CFL+ (free). Elsewhere: CFL+ (free).
Is there a week off before the Grey Cup?
Yes. The Division Finals are on Saturday, November 7, 2026 and the Grey Cup follows eight days later on Sunday, November 15, 2026, giving both finalists a full week.
Are the Semi-Final dates confirmed?
The league sets the dates when the schedule is released; exact kickoff times and matchups are confirmed once the regular season ends on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Do playoff games go to overtime?
Yes. Ties are not allowed in the playoffs, so teams play alternating possessions from the 35-yard line until a winner is decided.
Use this CFL playoff schedule 2026 for dates, kickoff times and channels; scores appear here as the games are played, from the Semi-Finals through the 113th Grey Cup.