CFL 2025 Playoff Race: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and What’s Next?
As the 2025 CFL regular season enters its final weeks, playoff races are tightening across both divisions. With Saskatchewan and Calgary leading the West and Hamilton surging in the East, every game from here on has postseason implications.
West Division Standings (September 2025)
| Team | W | L | PTS | Notable Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | 9 | 2 | 18 | League-leading, strong both at home and away |
| Calgary | 8 | 3 | 16 | Gaining momentum, great defense |
| Winnipeg | 6 | 5 | 12 | Big wins, a few slip-ups, playoff threat |
| BC | 5 | 6 | 10 | Streaky, but still in the mix |
| Edmonton | 4 | 7 | 8 | Long shot, but not yet eliminated |
East Division Standings
| Team | W | L | PTS | Notable Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 6 | 5 | 12 | Battle-tested, surging late |
| Montreal | 5 | 6 | 10 | Defensive grit, fighting every week |
| Toronto | 4 | 8 | 8 | Inconsistency hurting playoff hopes |
| Ottawa | 3 | 8 | 6 | On the bubble, must win out |
Key Storylines
- West showdown: Saskatchewan (9–2) and Calgary (8–3) are neck-and-neck for the top seed and a bye into the divisional final.
- Wildcard watch: Winnipeg and BC jockey for seeding, with Edmonton still alive mathematically.
- Crossover chance: A fourth-place West team could snatch an East playoff berth under the CFL’s crossover rule.
- Eastern push: Hamilton’s surge has them ahead, while Montreal stays close. Toronto and Ottawa face elimination games weekly.
Games to Watch
- Stampeders vs. Roughriders – West crown implications
- Winnipeg vs. BC – likely playoff decider
- Toronto vs. Montreal – survival at stake
- Ottawa’s final stretch – must-win territory
Outlook: With the Grey Cup in sight, every divisional clash carries weight. The West looks dominant, the East is wide open, and the crossover could again reshape the bracket. The final weeks promise drama across Canada’s gridiron.