CFL Unveils 2026 Season Schedule, Kickoff on June 4
The Canadian Football League (CFL) has officially announced the schedule for the 2026 season, highlighting a kickoff date of June 4. The season opener features a matchup between the Montreal Alouettes and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, a rematch of this year’s Eastern Final.
2026 CFL Schedule Highlights
Week 1 will showcase several exciting games:
- June 4: Montreal Alouettes at Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- June 5: Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Calgary Stampeders
- June 6: Edmonton Elks at Ottawa Redblacks
Key Matchups in the Early Season
The reigning Grey Cup champions, the Saskatchewan Roughriders, will commence their season in Week 2. They will host the BC Lions and raise their championship banner against the team they defeated in the Western Final.
Toronto Argonauts’ Unique Schedule
Due to Toronto’s role as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Argonauts will have a unique schedule. They will play as the home team for three away games:
- June 26: at Saskatchewan
- July 10: at Winnipeg
- July 18: at Hamilton
Important Dates
The regular season is set to conclude on October 24. Following that, the division semi-finals will take place on October 31, with the division finals scheduled for November 7. The ultimate event, the 2026 Grey Cup, will be held in Calgary on November 15.
For a complete list of games and additional details, visit El-Balad. Stay tuned for more updates as the season approaches.
