The BC Lions are looking to pick up their first win of the season as they take on the Calgary Stampeders in Kelowna in front of a sold-out crowd at the newly renovated Apple Bowl in Kelowna for their first home game. The Lions are coming off a 27-41 loss against Hamilton, whilst the Stampeders are coming off a close defeat to the Roughriders after falling 37-40 last week.
Game Details:
Date/Location: Saturday, June 27, 2026 / Apple Bowl, Kelowna, BC
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET, 0:30 PM PT
Channel: TSN, RDS (Canada), CBSSN (USA), CFL+ (Global)
Odds (If you place bets, please do so responsibly in moderation):
Spread: B.C. -1.5 (-105), opp +1.5 (-115)
Moneyline: B.C. -115, opp -104
Over/Under: 56.5 (Over -115, Under -105)
B.C. Lions (0-2): The BC Lions have started 0-2 for the first time since 2019 after losing high-scoring road games to Saskatchewan and Hamilton. Nathan Rourke has been solid despite injuries to the receiving core. A return to British Columbia and a home environment in Kelowna is a great opportunity for the Lions to pick up their first W of the season.
Calgary Stampeders (0-2): The Stampeders have also started 0-2 after narrow losses to Winnipeg and Saskatchewan and have a point differential of just -5 over their 2 losses.. Vernon Adams Jr. has been efficient, and the ground game led by Dedrick Mills has been reliable. Calgary’s defence has been stout at times, but has allowed too many big plays.
Lions' Keys to the Game
Get the Weapons Involved
Keon Hatcher Sr. and Justin McInnis are both listed as starters despite being listed as questionable. This past week, Hatcher was limited in practice while McInnis did not participate.
Quick Decisions & Ball Security
Calgary’s defensive front, led by players like Clarence Hicks and the returning Florian Orimolade, can make life uncomfortable for quarterbacks. Rourke’s ability to get the ball out quickly or extend plays by sliding in the pocket and avoiding sacks will benefit the Lions' offense.
Improve in the Secondary
The Lions' defence has surrendered a lot of passing offense early in the season. Limiting deep shots will be essential moving forward.
Take Advantage of Home Environment
This is BC’s first game back in the province and in front of what should be a passionate Lions crowd in Kelowna. Establishing early momentum and feeding off the energy could provide an edge to BC.
5 Lions to Watch
12 QB Nathan Rourke
Rourke has completed 66.7% of his passes for 621 yards and a touchdown with 1 interception over his first 2 games.
4 WR Keon Hatcher Sr.
Hatcher has appeared in 1 game so far this season, catching 4 passes for 64 yards. He had a league-leading 1,688 receiving yards last season and 9 touchdowns.
20 RB James Butler
Butler rushed 15 times for 62 yards last week. He will be counted on to provide balance and help protect Rourke on early downs.
34 RB Zander Horvath
Horvath rushed 4 times for 11 yards last week, indicating BC may be working him into the offense more. He rushed 24 times for 231 yards and 2 touchdowns in his appearances last season.
7 LB Darnell Sankey
Sankey led the team in tackles last week with 7.
5 Stampeders to Watch
3 QB Vernon Adams Jr.
Adams Jr. has completed 64.9% of his passes for 493 yards and 2 touchdowns over 2 games so far this season.
26 RB Dedrick Mills
Mills has rushed 31 times for 215 yards so far this season and a touchdown, bolstering an impressive 6.9 yards per carry.
87 WR Erik Brooks
Brooks had 6 receptions for 64 yards last week.
85 Jalen Philpot
Philpot is leading the team in receiving with 8 catches on 12 targets for 149 yards over 2 games.
1 DE Clarence Hicks
Hicks has 3 sacks already in just 2 games. He will be a major threat off the edge.
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Score Prediction:
I predict the BC Lions to win 33-27 in a high-powered offensive showing from both teams.