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    "title": "FINAL FOUR MATCHUPS SET FOR MONTREAL AND EDMONTON",
    "modified_at": "2026-10-31 19:34:36",
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    "url": "https://press.cfl.ca/final-four-matchups-set-for-montreal-and-edmonton",
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    "subtitle": "Eastern and Western Finals presented by Wegovy\u00ae to kick off at 3 and 6:30 p.m. ET on November 7",
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    "body": "\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/6cded610-4833-47a4-a2a7-f0ed7bb5e8ba/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-6cded610-4833-47a4-a2a7-f0ed7bb5e8ba\"\n                data-id=\"6cded610-4833-47a4-a2a7-f0ed7bb5e8ba\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/6cded610-4833-47a4-a2a7-f0ed7bb5e8ba/-/inline/no/WPG-MTL-BC-EDM-GCP_PlayoffBracket_1200x630_EN.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/6cded610-4833-47a4-a2a7-f0ed7bb5e8ba/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>TORONTO (October 31, 2026)</strong> &ndash; The Canadian Football League (CFL) Division Finals presented by Wegovy&reg; are set with four teams vying for a spot in the 113<sup>th</sup> Grey Cup.</p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Eastern Final: November 7 at 3 p.m. ET | WPG at MTL </span></li><li><span>Western Final: November 7 at 6:30 p.m. ET | BC at EDM</span></li></ul><p>The victors will meet in the 113<sup>th</sup> Grey Cup, at McMahon Stadium on Sunday, November 15, at 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. MT. The championship features the Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show headlined by Riley Green, Sarah McLachlan performing the national anthem, a special pre-game performance from Blue Rodeo&rsquo;s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, and James Barker Band in the SiriusXM Grey Cup Kickoff Show. Coverage will be available across Canada on TSN, CTV, RDS, Crave and internationally on <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/plus\">CFL+</a>. Tickets are available at <a href=\"https://prezlymail.com/c/31693340-1893-489c-8e4b-e222fc731125/7a35c4a6/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.ca%2Fevent%2F11006449B01D752E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ticketmaster</a>.</p><p>From November 11 to 15, the Cenovus Energy 2026 Grey Cup Festival will feature a full slate of free and ticketed events celebrating football, music and community spirit. Fans can look forward to concerts, family-friendly activities, cultural showcases and a chance to get closer to the Grey Cup than ever before. For more information, visit <a href=\"https://www.greycupfestival.ca/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">greycupfestival.ca</a>. </p><p>The competing teams manage media accreditation during the Grey Cup Playoffs. Participation may be subject to CFL approval.</p><p><strong>POSTSEASON RECORDS &ndash; GREY CUP PLAYOFFS</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Montreal | 42-37 (.532)</span></li><li><span>Edmonton | 60-47 (.561)</span></li><li><span>BC | 25-37 (.403)</span></li><li><span>Winnipeg | 69-53-2 (.565)</span></li></ul><p><strong>EASTERN FINAL<br>\u200b</strong>Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Montreal Alouettes <br>\u200bPercival Molson Stadium<br>\u200bSaturday, November 7 at 3 p.m. ET<br>\u200bCanadian broadcast: TSN1, TSN3, CTV, Crave and RDS <br>\u200bUS/International broadcast: CFL+<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<strong>NEED TO KNOW</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Eastern Final appearances: Winnipeg (12), Montreal (38).</span></li><li><span>The two teams have met once in the Eastern Final in 2000: WPG 24 &ndash; MTL 35</span></li><li><span>Montreal will be making a fifth straight appearance in the Division Final.</span></li><li><span>Montreal last hosted the Division Final in 2024.</span></li><li><span>The two teams met last season in the Eastern Semi-Final: <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6577\">MTL 42 &ndash; WPG 33</a>.</span></li><li><span>The Blue Bombers are 25-34 (.424) as the visiting team in the Grey Cup Playoffs, while the Alouettes are 29-11 (.725) at home.</span></li><li><span>Since 1973, the Eastern Final host is 33-17 (.660) in a single-game elimination format.</span></li><li><span>The teams split the season series.</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Week 13 |<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6637\">MTL 28 &ndash; WPG 44</a> </span></li><li><span>Week 18 | <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6659\">WPG 10 &ndash; MTL 37</a></span></li></ul></li><li><span>Playoff records:</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Head coaches: Mike O&rsquo;Shea (8-4) and Jason Maas (7-4).</span></li><li><span>Starting quarterbacks: Dru Brown (1-1) and Davis Alexander (2-0).</span></li></ul></li><li><span>Season series totals:</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>WPG: Brady Oliveira | 25 carries, 150 rushing yards (6.0 yards per carry), one TD</span></li><li><span>WPG: Ontaria Wilson | 14 catches, 223 receiving yards, three TDs</span></li><li><span>WPG: Trey Vaval | 11 defensive tackles</span></li><li><span>MTL: Alexander | 697 passing yards, five touchdowns, 70.4 completion percentage</span></li><li><span>MTL: Tyler Snead | 14 catches, 224 receiving yards, three TDs</span></li><li><span>MTL: Tyson Philpot | 18 catches, 294 receiving yards, one TD</span></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>WESTERN FINAL<br>\u200b</strong>BC Lions at Edmonton Elks<br>\u200bPlay Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium<br>\u200bSaturday, November 7 at 4:30 p.m. PT/5:30 p.m. MT/6:30 p.m. ET<br>\u200bCanadian broadcast: TSN1, TSN3, TSN 4 and RDS <br>\u200bUS/International broadcast: CFL+<br>\u200b<a href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.ca/2026-cfl-playoffs-edmonton-elks-v-edmonton-alberta/event/1100644BA7DC9963\">Purchase tickets</a></p><p><strong>NEED TO KNOW</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Division Final appearances: BC (26) and Edmonton (46).</span></li><li><span>Seven previous meetings in the Western Final (EDM 5 &ndash; BC 2). </span></li><li><span>Most recent: 2011 | EDM 23 &ndash; BC 40</span></li><li><span>Edmonton last hosted the Western Final in 2015.</span></li><li><span>The Lions are 11-28 (.282) as the visiting team in the Grey Cup Playoffs, while Edmonton is 39-16 (.709) at home.</span></li><li><span>Since 1972, the Western Final host is 32-20 (.615).</span></li><li><span>The teams split the season series.</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Week 5 | <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6607\">EDM 24 &ndash; BC 36</a></span></li><li><span>Week 7 | <a href=\"https://cfl.ca/games/6613\">BC 17 &ndash; EDM 19</a></span></li></ul></li><li><span>Playoff records:</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Head coaches: Buck Pierce (2-1) and Mark Kilam (0-0)</span></li><li><span>Starting quarterbacks: Nathan Rourke (3-2) and Cody Fajardo (3-3).</span></li></ul></li><li><span>Season series standouts:</span><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>BC: Rourke | Week 5 | 320 passing yards, one TD, 75.0 completion percentage</span></li><li><span>BC: Keon Hatcher Sr. | nine catches, 175 receiving yards, one TD \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b </span></li><li><span>BC: Jackson Findlay | 13 defensive tackles, one interception</span></li><li><span>EDM: Fajardo | 677 passing yards, four TDs, 69.3 completion percentage</span></li><li><span>EDM: Austin Mack | 12 catches, 180 receiving yards (15 yards per catch), one TD</span></li><li><span>EDM: Justin Rankin | 30 touches, 174 yards from scrimmage</span></li></ul></li></ul><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-7f08b1b4-c638-496b-833c-4382f2711f6c\">\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Lucas Barrett</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Associate Vice-President, Communications &amp; 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