2026 CFL Playoff Schedule
The excitement of the Canadian Football League season builds all year toward one goal-the Grey Cup. After a thrilling regular season that runs from June through October, the league’s top teams will battle for a championship during the 2026 CFL Playoffs.
With postseason football returning in late October and the 113th Grey Cup set for Calgary in November, fans can expect another exciting journey to determine Canada’s football champion.
When Are the 2026 CFL Playoffs?
The 2026 CFL Playoffs begin on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with the Eastern and Western Semi-Finals. The postseason continues with the Division Finals on November 7 before culminating with the 113th Grey Cup on November 15.
2026 CFL Playoff Schedule
Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Eastern Semi-Final – 3:00 PM ET (CFL+/TSN)
- Western Semi-Final – 6:30 PM ET (CFL+/TSN)
Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Eastern Final – 3:00 PM ET (CFL+/TSN)
- Western Final – 6:30 PM ET (CFL+/TSN)
Sunday, November 15, 2026
- 113th Grey Cup – 6:00 PM ET (CFL+/TSN)
- McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Alberta
How Do the 2026 CFL Playoffs Work?
The CFL playoff format features six teams, with the top three clubs from both the East and West Divisions qualifying for the postseason.
The first-place team in each division receives a bye directly to the Division Final. Meanwhile, the second-place team hosts the third-place team in the Division Semi-Final. The winners advance to face the division champions in the Eastern and Western Finals.
The two division champions then meet in the Grey Cup to determine the CFL champion.
Where Will the 113th Grey Cup Be Played?
The 113th Grey Cup will be played at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Sunday, November 15, 2026. One of Canada’s most historic football venues, McMahon Stadium, will welcome thousands of fans as the CFL crowns its newest champion.
Where Can Fans Watch the 2026 CFL Playoffs?
Canadian fans can watch every playoff game on TSN’s English-language coverage and RDS’s French-language broadcasts. The 2026 season is the final year of the CFL’s current exclusive television agreements with both networks.
In the United States, games will be televised by CBS Sports Network as part of the league’s current broadcast agreement.
Fans outside North America can stream games through CFL+, the league’s international streaming platform. CFL+ will continue to provide free streaming access to regular-season games internationally, along with games not carried by CBS Sports Network in the United States. Most preseason games are also expected to be available worldwide through CFL+.
For radio listeners, broadcast rights remain with each team’s local radio partners and SiriusXM.
Final Verdict
The road to the 113th Grey Cup officially begins on October 31, 2026, and fans should be in for another memorable postseason. With six teams competing for CFL glory, division rivalries reaching their peak, and a championship showdown at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, the 2026 CFL Playoffs promise plenty of drama, excitement, and unforgettable moments.
Whether you’re cheering from the stands, watching on TSN, RDS, CBS Sports Network, or streaming through CFL+, the chase for the Grey Cup will once again be one of the highlights of the North American football calendar.
*Please note: Game schedules are subject to change. Times are showing Canadian Time.