2026 Ottawa Redblacks Schedule, Matchups Dates, Kick Off Times How to Watch.
The Ottawa Redblacks are a professional Canadian football team in the CFL's East Division, based in Ottawa, Ontario. Founded in 2014, they are the city's third CFL franchise, honoring Ottawa's long football history with their name and red, black, and white colours. The team plays its home games at TD Place Stadium and is currently led by Head Coach and General Manager Ryan Dinwiddie, who was appointed in November 2025.
Despite a challenging first season, the Redblacks quickly established themselves as contenders, reaching the Grey Cup final three times in their first five seasons. Their pinnacle came in 2016, when they won the Grey Cup, ending a 40-year championship drought for the city.
2025 Season Recap & Key Performers
The Redblacks concluded the 2025 CFL season with a 4-14 record.
2025 Statistical Leaders:
Passing Yards: Dru Brown – 2,389
Rushing Yards: William Stanback – 698
Receiving Yards: Justin Hardy – 1,019
Tackles: Adarius Pickett – 98
Sacks: Bryce Carter – 5
Interceptions: C.J. Coldon – 3
The organization is undergoing a significant transition under new leadership.
New Leadership: In November 2025, Ryan Dinwiddie was named the new Head Coach and General Manager, signing a contract through the 2028 season.
Key Re-signings: The team has retained important talent this offseason, extending contracts for players like linebacker Lucas Cormier, linebacker James Peter, and running back Daniel Adeboboye.
League Recognition: Receiver Justin Hardy, defensive lineman Lorenzo Mauldin IV, and defensive back Damon Webb were named to the 2024 CFL All-Star team, highlighting the roster's existing star power.
The Redblacks are in a clear rebuilding phase, combining foundational pieces, recent All-Stars, and a new coaching regime with the goal of returning to their early-season competitiveness.
2026 Ottawa Redblacks Schedule Today, Start times, dates by week
All times, ET
Preseason Week 2: Fri, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Montreal Alouettes
Preseason Week 3: Fri, May 29 at 5:00 p.m. — Montreal Alouettes at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 1: Sat, June 6 at 5:00 p.m. — Edmonton Elks at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 3: Sat, June 20 at 11:00 a.m. — Toronto Argonauts at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 4: Sun, June 28 at 5:00 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Montreal Alouettes
Week 5: Fri, July 3 at 5:30 p.m. — Saskatchewan Roughriders at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 6: Thu, July 9 at 7:00 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Edmonton Elks
Week 7: Sun, July 19 at 5:00 p.m. — Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 9: Fri, July 31 at 5:30 p.m. — Montreal Alouettes at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 10: Fri, Aug. 7 at 7:00 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Saskatchewan Roughriders
Week 11: Fri, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Week 12: Thu, Aug. 20 at 5:30 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Montreal Alouettes
Week 13: Sun, Aug. 30 at 5:00 p.m. — B.C. Lions at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 15: Sat, Sept 12 at 11:00 a.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Toronto Argonauts
Week 16: Sat, Sept 19 at 5:00 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Calgary Stampeders
Week 17: Sat, Sept 26 at 1:00 p.m. — Calgary Stampeders at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 18: Fri, Oct 2 at 5:00 p.m. — Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 19: Fri, Oct 9 at 8:00 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at B.C. Lions
Week 20: Fri, Oct 16 at 5:00 p.m. — Toronto Argonauts at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 21: Sat, Oct 24 at 1:00 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Preseason Week 3: Fri, May 29 at 5:00 p.m. — Montreal Alouettes at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 1: Sat, June 6 at 5:00 p.m. — Edmonton Elks at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 3: Sat, June 20 at 11:00 a.m. — Toronto Argonauts at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 4: Sun, June 28 at 5:00 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Montreal Alouettes
Week 5: Fri, July 3 at 5:30 p.m. — Saskatchewan Roughriders at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 6: Thu, July 9 at 7:00 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Edmonton Elks
Week 7: Sun, July 19 at 5:00 p.m. — Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 9: Fri, July 31 at 5:30 p.m. — Montreal Alouettes at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 10: Fri, Aug. 7 at 7:00 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Saskatchewan Roughriders
Week 11: Fri, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Week 12: Thu, Aug. 20 at 5:30 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Montreal Alouettes
Week 13: Sun, Aug. 30 at 5:00 p.m. — B.C. Lions at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 15: Sat, Sept 12 at 11:00 a.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Toronto Argonauts
Week 16: Sat, Sept 19 at 5:00 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Calgary Stampeders
Week 17: Sat, Sept 26 at 1:00 p.m. — Calgary Stampeders at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 18: Fri, Oct 2 at 5:00 p.m. — Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 19: Fri, Oct 9 at 8:00 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at B.C. Lions
Week 20: Fri, Oct 16 at 5:00 p.m. — Toronto Argonauts at Ottawa Redblacks
Week 21: Sat, Oct 24 at 1:00 p.m. — Ottawa Redblacks at Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The full 2026 pre-season and regular season schedule can be found here.
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Future Grey Cup Locations
The CFL ON TSN will provide its award-winning, wall-to-wall coverage for the 2025 season. Canada’s sports leader will be with you from the season opener all the way through to the presentation of the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg.
The entire of the CFL’s 2025 season will be Live broadcast exclusively in Canada by Bell Media on TSN and RDS.
USA
The 2025 CFL Games will be available in the USA on the ESPN network, and the rest of the world will be able to tune in via international streaming options..
The 2025 CFL season will reach more American and international fans through CBS Sports Network and the league’s free, online live streaming platform – CFL+.
Viewers outside of North America will have access to the entirety of the 2025 season via CFL+.
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