The BC Lions face the Montreal Alouettes in their first matchup of the 2026 CFL season on Friday night.
Location | Molson Stadium, Montreal |
Date | Friday, September 4 |
Start Time | 7:30 PM ET |
TV Channel | TSN |
Streaming | CFL+ Platform |
The BC Lions enter the matchup on a five-game winning streak most recently defeating the Ottawa Redblacks 45-24 on August 30.
The BC Lions quarterback returned from a shoulder injury on August 8 after missing two games. Nathan Rourke won the 2025 CFL Most Outstanding Player award and is driving force in the team's high powered offense. His ability to extend plays and make throws downfield keeps the BC offense moving, especially if they can establish consistency early.
Meanwhile, the Montreal Alouettes have enjoyed a dominant season. They currently lead the East Division with a 9-2 record, having recently suffered their second loss of the season in a 28-44 defeat to the Blue Bombers. Their quarterback Davis Alexander went down late against the Blue Bombers holding his knee and suffered a minor injury. He was a limited participant in practice on Tuesday but is expected to play in Friday's game against the Lions.
After starting the season 0-3 the Lions continue to build on their strong performances to reach a 6-5 record, currently sitting third in the West Division. Montreal will be aiming to get back in the win column.
How to watch the BC Lions vs. Montreal Alouettes
In Canada, viewers can watch the game on TSN, while fans in the United States can watch on the CFL+ platform.
BC Lions vs. Montreal Alouettes Odds
BC Lions | MTL Alouettes | |
Money Line | +160 | -190 |
Spread | +3.5 -115 | -3.5 -105 |
Total | O 61.5 -105 | U 61.5 -115 |
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All odds written in this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
