Add StudioX as a preferred source on GoogleThe B.C. Lions rallied past the Saskatchewan Roughriders 33–26 at BC Place on October 31 to advance to the CFL Western Final, where they will face the Edmonton Elks in Edmonton on Saturday, November 7. The Lions earned the road playoff assignment with the Western Semi-Final win, while Edmonton advanced directly to the division final after finishing first in the West.
Nathan Rourke leads the Lions’ playoff win
Quarterback Nathan Rourke threw for 366 yards and three touchdowns as the Lions beat Saskatchewan 33–26. The Canadian Football League’s official recap confirmed the final score and Rourke’s passing performance.
The win sends B.C. into the Western Final after a 10–8 regular season. Saskatchewan also finished 10–8 but was eliminated in the semi-final. Edmonton finished 13–5 and earned the West Division’s top seed.
Western Final: B.C. travels to Edmonton on November 7
The Lions will face the Edmonton Elks at Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, November 7, with kickoff scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Pacific time (5:30 p.m. Mountain; 6:30 p.m. Eastern). The CFL lists Canadian television coverage on TSN1, TSN3, TSN4 and RDS, with CFL+ available in the United States and internationally.
The teams split their two regular-season meetings. B.C. won 36–24 in Week 5, while Edmonton won 19–17 in Week 7. The Western Final winner will advance to the 113th Grey Cup, scheduled for November 15 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary.
Official sources
- Canadian Football League — Western Semi-Final recap, November 1, 2026
- Canadian Football League — Division Finals schedule and broadcast details, October 31, 2026
- B.C. Lions — official Western Final information
- Edmonton Elks — Western Final announcement, October 31, 2026
StudioX News checked the score and playoff schedule against official CFL and team sources on November 3, 2026.
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