The CFL schedule today features one exciting matchup as Week 9 opens with the Calgary Stampeders visiting the Ottawa REDBLACKS at TD Place Stadium. CFL games today showcase an intriguing East-West Division clash as Calgary looks to build on their strong 5-2 record against a struggling Ottawa squad.

Game Overview:

CFL games on July 31st 2025:

Calgary Stampeders vs Ottawa REDBLACKS
Location: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa
Date: Thursday, July 31st 2025
Time: 7:30 PM ET
TV: TSN, RDS
Stream: CFL+

Game Previews:

Calgary Stampeders vs Ottawa REDBLACKS:

Key Players:

1. P.J. Walker (Calgary): QB – Making his first career CFL start with 3 completions for 20 yards and 19 rushing yards on the season
2. Dedrick Mills (Calgary): RB – Averaging 77.7 rushing yards per game with 544 yards on 104 carries and 7 touchdowns
3. Dru Brown (Ottawa): QB – Completed 95 of 130 passes for 1,078 yards and 5 touchdowns, owns a 3-0 record against Calgary
4. Eugene Lewis (Ottawa): WR – Leading receiver with 31 catches for 435 yards and 2 touchdowns on 55 targets
5. William Stanback (Ottawa): RB – Has rushed for 248 yards on 49 carries with 2 touchdowns, key to Ottawa’s ground game

CFL Betting Odds:

Spread: Calgary Stampeders -3
Over/Under: 52
Moneyline: Calgary favored

CFL Standings:

**West Division:**
1. Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-1)
2. Calgary Stampeders (5-2)
3. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-3)
4. BC Lions (3-5)
5. Edmonton Elks (1-5)

**East Division:**
1. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (5-2)
2. Montreal Alouettes (5-2)
3. Toronto Argonauts (2-5)
4. Ottawa REDBLACKS (1-6)

CFL News:

Calgary enters this matchup after falling 23-21 to Montreal at home in Week 8, marking their second straight game against an East Division opponent. The REDBLACKS are coming off a bye week hoping to rebound from their 1-6 start, with their only victory this season coming against these same Stampeders back on June 21. Vernon Adams Jr. is out for Calgary, giving P.J. Walker his first career CFL starting opportunity after limited action this season. Ottawa gets receiver Bralon Addison back in the lineup for the first time since Week 4, providing quarterback Dru Brown with another weapon in the passing game.

Calgary’s perfect 3-0 road record faces a test against an Ottawa team that is 0-3 at home this season, making for an intriguing contrast in CFL standings momentum. The CFL scores from their previous meeting showed Ottawa’s 20-12 victory, and current CFL betting odds favor the visiting Stampeders despite that recent history. What are your predictions for tonight’s Week 9 opener?