The CFL’s 2025 season officially kicks off tonight with a compelling Week 1 matchup between the Ottawa REDBLACKS and Saskatchewan Roughriders. As CFL fans eagerly anticipate the return of regular season football, this prime-time contest sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting opening weekend across the league.

Game Overview:

CFL games on June 5th, 2025:

Ottawa REDBLACKS vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Location: Mosaic Stadium, Regina
Date: Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
TV: TSN, RDS, CBS Sports Network
Stream: CFL+ (International), TSN Direct

Game Previews:

Ottawa REDBLACKS vs Saskatchewan Roughriders: Key Players:

1. Trevor Harris (Saskatchewan): QB – Looking to build on last season’s strong performance where he averaged 9.1 yards per pass completion
2. Dru Brown (Ottawa): QB – Coming off an impressive 2024 campaign with 3,959 passing yards and 18 touchdowns in his first year as a starter
3. William Stanback (Ottawa): RB – Finished second in rushing last season with 1,175 yards and looks to make an immediate impact with his new team
4. Eugene Lewis (Ottawa): WR – Enters the game with an eight-game touchdown streak, one away from tying for the second-longest in CFL history
5. AJ Ouellette (Saskatchewan): RB – Key offensive weapon for the Riders who battled hip issues last season, limiting him to just eight games

CFL Betting Odds:

Spread: Saskatchewan Roughriders -3
Over/Under: 48
Moneyline: Saskatchewan Roughriders -150, Ottawa REDBLACKS +130

CFL Standings:

East Division:
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (0-0-0)
Montreal Alouettes (0-0-0)
Ottawa REDBLACKS (0-0-0)
Toronto Argonauts (0-0-0)

West Division:
BC Lions (0-0-0)
Calgary Stampeders (0-0-0)
Edmonton Elks (0-0-0)
Saskatchewan Roughriders (0-0-0)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (0-0-0)

CFL News:

Both teams enter the 2025 season looking to build on 9-8-1 records from their previous campaigns, with Saskatchewan having advanced further in the playoffs by reaching the Western Final. The REDBLACKS will be without defensive back Justin Howell and receiver Nick Mardner for the opener due to foot and knee injuries respectively. Saskatchewan will be missing receiver Shawn Bane Jr., while linebacker C.J. Avery remains a game-time decision. This matchup represents the first meaningful CFL game since last year’s 111th Grey Cup and kicks off what promises to be an exciting 21-week regular season.

As we monitor tonight’s CFL scores, fans will get their first glimpse of how these teams might factor into the 2025 CFL standings after both posted identical records last season. The CFL betting odds slightly favor the home Roughriders, but with two evenly matched teams featuring explosive offensive weapons and solid defensive units, this opener could go either way. What’s your prediction for tonight’s season opener – will Trevor Harris lead the Riders to a home victory, or will Dru Brown and the REDBLACKS spoil the party at Mosaic Stadium?