The Montreal Alouettes will meet the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta. It is a rematch of a week‑old battle that saw the Alouettes edge the Stampeders 37‑30, and the outcome could shape the East Division race.
Montreal arrives with a 4‑1 record and a potent offense that has been clicking all season. Quarterback Davis Alexander was flawless in the previous meeting, completing 22 of 30 passes for 301 yards and a touchdown, while running back Travis Theis added 94 rushing yards and a score. Receiver Tyson Philpot contributed nine catches for 132 yards and a touchdown, giving the Alouettes a balanced attack that has yet to throw an interception in 304 consecutive passes.
Key Matchups to Watch
The duel between Alexander and Adams Jr. will be complemented by the battle in the backfield, where Theis and the Stampeders' ground game will test the Alouettes' defensive front. Meanwhile, Philpot’s route‑running will be a focal point for Montreal’s aerial attack, while Calgary’s receivers will look to exploit the league’s eighth‑ranked secondary.
Calgary, sitting at 2‑3, counters with a high‑scoring unit that tops the CFL at 38.8 points per game. Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. has been equally efficient, throwing three touchdown passes in the first meeting and remaining interception‑free in his last 206 attempts. However, the Stampeders' defense, ranked eighth in the league for pass yards allowed, will need to tighten up against a Montreal receiving corps that has already posted 132 yards per game.
What’s at stake? Both teams are looking to improve their playoff positioning, and the game offers a rare opportunity to see two of the league’s most efficient quarterbacks go head‑to‑head without a single turnover in their recent histories. A win for Montreal would cement their lead in the East, while a victory for Calgary could spark a turnaround in the West.
Fans can expect a high‑octane contest that highlights the contrasting strengths of a disciplined, mistake‑free offense and a relentless, high‑scoring attack. As the Alouettes aim for back‑to‑back wins and the Stampeders seek to climb out of a middling spot, the showdown at McMahon Stadium promises to be a pivotal moment in the 2026 CFL season.