CFL UPDATE: WEEK 11 HEATS UP
August 15, 2026 | bevnice.ca
The 2026 Canadian Football League season has reached its halfway point, and the playoff races are beginning to take shape. Montreal continues to set the pace, while Saskatchewan and Edmonton are battling near the top of the West.
Friday Night: Winnipeg Gets the Win
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Ottawa REDBLACKS 33–21 on Friday night, improving Winnipeg to 5–4. Ottawa remains winless at 0–9.
BC also picked up an important win earlier in the week, defeating Calgary to make it three straight victories for the Lions. Nathan Rourke threw two touchdown passes to Keon Hatcher Sr. and added a rushing touchdown.
Saturday’s CFL Action
Two games are scheduled for Saturday, August 15:
Toronto Argonauts at Edmonton Elks — 3:00 p.m. ET
Edmonton enters the game with a 6–3 record and is looking to remain near the top of the West. Toronto is 4–4 and can move above .500 with a victory.
Saskatchewan Roughriders at Hamilton Tiger-Cats — 7:00 p.m. ET
Saskatchewan is 6–2 and has established itself as one of the CFL’s strongest teams. Hamilton, at 3–6, needs a win to stay in the Eastern Division race.
CFL Standings
West Division
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Saskatchewan Roughriders | 6–2 |
| Edmonton Elks | 6–3 |
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 5–4 |
| Calgary Stampeders | 4–6 |
| BC Lions | 4–5 |
East Division
| Team | Record |
| Montreal Alouettes | 8–1 |
| Toronto Argonauts | 4–4 |
| Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 3–6 |
| Ottawa REDBLACKS | 0–9 |
Montreal remains the league’s top team, while Saskatchewan has climbed the CFL’s latest power rankings following a strong first half of the season.
The Big Story
With the season now at the halfway mark, every game matters more. Montreal has created some breathing room in the East, but the West remains wide open with Saskatchewan, Edmonton and Winnipeg all in strong playoff positions.
The next few weeks could go a long way toward determining who will be fighting for the Grey Cup later this year