2026 CFL Schedule | Scores, TV Channels (TSN/CTV) & Tickets
The official 2026 CFL Season Schedule. View kickoff times, broadcast details (TSN, CTV, CBS, CFL+), and stadium venues for all 21 weeks. Season starts June 4.
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Answer
- The CFL released its full 2026 schedule in December 2025. The season begins on June 4, 2026, with Montreal at Hamilton as the opener, and the Grey Cup is scheduled for November 15, 2026, in Calgary.[2]
Key details
- Start and finish
- Start: Thursday, June 4, 2026 (Montreal at Hamilton).[2]
- End: Grey Cup on Sunday, November 15, 2026 (McMahon Stadium, Calgary).[2]
- Week structure
- Regular-season length and weeks: 21 weeks with multiple byes per team, aligning with the league’s standard format for 9 teams in 2026.[6][2]
- Notable changes
- The 2026 schedule featured the league adopting a few on-field rule adjustments and format tweaks announced around the schedule release, including a modified rouge and a 35-second play clock, with teams sometimes playing in temporary or relocated venues due to special events (e.g., FIFA World Cup considerations in prior discussions).[8][2]
Visual references and where to check
- Official CFL schedule page (week-by-week, broadcast, ticketing): schedule/2026 on CFL.ca.[5]
- Full 2026 schedule overview and a week-by-week breakdown: 3DownNation’s full schedule recap and the CFL’s official release coverage.[1][6]
- PDF schedule document (for precise game times and venues): CFL 2026 Schedule PDF on CFL.ca (CT-2).[4]
Illustration (example)
- Example opening slate:
- Week 1: MTL at HAM (Jun 4), WPG at CGY (Jun 5), EDM at OTT (Jun 6).[2]
- Week 13-14 includes marquee matchups and cross-division play, with the season culminating in playoff matchups leading to the Grey Cup on Nov 15.[2]
Citations
- The CFL announced the 2026 schedule with the June 4 opener and November 15 Grey Cup in Calgary.[2]
- Week-by-week structure and end date details are outlined in CFL’s release and coverage.[5][2]
- Additional context and full listing of games are available via 3DownNation and CFL.ca pages.[1][6]