[PDF] CFL 2026 SCHEDULE
SAT JUL 18 PRESEASON - WEEK 2 8:00 PM CT 8:00 PM CT 3:00 PM CT FRI MAY 22 WPG @ CGY TOR @ SSK MTL @ CGY 6:00 PM CT SAT JUN 6
static.cfl.caHere’s the latest on CFL schedules for 2026.
Direct answer
- The CFL officially released the 2026 season schedule on December 9, 2025, with the 2026 campaign kicking June 4 and culminating in the Grey Cup on November 15, 2026. The opener features Montreal at Hamilton, and the schedule spans 21 weeks with a few notable cross-market and relocation considerations due to venue availability that year. [sources: CFL.ca press release; 3DownNation coverage; Wikipedia summary of the 2026 season]
Key highlights
- Start and finish
- Start: Thursday, June 4, 2026, with MTL at HAM. Finish: Grey Cup on November 15, 2026 in Calgary. [CFL.ca release]
- Week 1 includes three opening games, a pattern the league continued in 2026. [CFL.ca release]
- Notable schedule moves
- The 2026 schedule incorporated a few changed venues and travel considerations, including cross-country trips and a few games moved or relocated for the season. [3DownNation summary; CFL.ca release]
- Byes and structure
- The season features 21 weeks with three byes per team, aligning with the league’s 9-team format for 2026. [3DownNation; CFL.ca release]
- Grey Cup path
- Playoff dates run through late October into early November, with the Grey Cup set for mid-November 2026. [CFL.ca release]
What this means for fans in Newark, NJ
- If you’re watching from the U.S., you’ll have access to CFL broadcasts through TSN/CFL+ and any U.S. carrier rights noted by the league, with key games likely available via CFL streaming options. Check local listings and CFL.ca for broadcast details per week. [CFL.ca schedule page; CFL media releases]
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