The road to the Grey Cup officially begins as six teams prepare for the 2026 CFL postseason.
The battle for Canadian football supremacy enters its most exciting stage, with division rivals facing elimination and two division leaders waiting in the wings.
The Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Elks have earned first-place finishes and home-field advantage for their respective Division Finals.
The Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, BC Lions and Saskatchewan Roughriders will battle in the opening round for the opportunity to advance.
The ultimate destination is Calgary, Alberta, where the 113th Grey Cup will be awarded on November 15 at McMahon Stadium.
2026 CFL Playoff Schedule
Saturday, October 31 — Division Semi-Finals
Sunday, November 15 — 113th Grey Cup
6:00 p.m. ET
McMahon Stadium · Calgary, Alberta
Saturday, October 31
Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Toronto Argonauts
1:00 p.m. ET · BMO Field · TSN / CTV
Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Lions
4:30 p.m. ET · BC Place ·
Saturday, November 7 — Division Finals
Eastern Final: Semi-Final winner at Montreal Alouettes — 3:00 p.m. ET
Western Final: Semi-Final winner at Edmonton Elks — 6:30 p.m. ET
Sunday, November 15 — 113th Grey Cup
6:00 p.m. ET
McMahon Stadium · Calgary, Alberta
Eastern Semi-Final Preview
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Toronto Argonauts
This is a heavyweight Eastern Division playoff matchup featuring two experienced championship organizations.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Quarterback: Zach Collaros
Running back: Brady Oliveira
Head coach: Mike O’Shea
Key factor: Winnipeg’s playoff experience and physical running game.
Toronto Argonauts
Quarterback: Chad Kelly
Receiver: Damonte Coxie
Head coach: Mike Miller
Key factor: Protecting Kelly and generating explosive offensive plays.
The teams split their regular-season meetings.
Toronto won the second matchup 30–28, while Winnipeg claimed the earlier contest 30–21.
Prediction: Toronto Argonauts win 27–24.
Toronto’s home-field advantage could prove decisive, but Winnipeg’s championship experience makes this a dangerous matchup.
Western Semi-Final Preview
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. BC Lions
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Quarterback: Trevor Harris
Receiver: KeeSean Johnson
Head coach: Corey Mace
Key factor: Ball control, disciplined offensive execution and defensive pressure.
BC Lions
Quarterback: Nathan Rourke
Receiver: Justin McInnis
Head coach: Buck Pierce
Key factor: Rourke’s ability to stretch the field and create explosive plays.
BC won two of the three regular-season meetings, including a 31–24 victory in Week 17.
Prediction: BC Lions win 31–27.
The Lions have the home-field advantage and have demonstrated an ability to create problems for Saskatchewan’s defence.
Players to Watch
Chad Kelly – Toronto
His decision-making and ability to deliver in pressure situations will be crucial to the Argonauts’ championship hopes.
Zach Collaros — Winnipeg
An experienced postseason quarterback who understands what it takes to win championships.
Nathan Rourke — BC
His passing ability and mobility make him one of the most dangerous players in the postseason.
Trevor Harris — Saskatchewan
The veteran quarterback will be expected to provide leadership and composure
Final Word
The 2026 CFL Playoffs promise two weeks of high-stakes football before the championship showdown in Calgary.
Winnipeg and Toronto renew their postseason rivalry, Saskatchewan faces a difficult road assignment in Vancouver, and Montreal and Edmonton wait for their opponents.
The countdown to the 113th Grey Cup has officially begun.
