The CFL schedule heats up today with a rematch of last season’s Eastern Final as the defending Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts visit the Montreal Alouettes. Week one of the 2025 CFL season continues with this highly anticipated matchup that features two powerhouse teams looking to make an early statement in the East Division race.

Game Overview:

CFL games on June 6, 2025:

Toronto Argonauts vs Montreal Alouettes
Location: Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, Montreal
Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: TSN, RDS
Stream: CFL+

Game Previews:

Toronto Argonauts vs Montreal Alouettes: Key Players:

1. Nick Arbuckle (Toronto): QB – Coming off a 252-yard, two-touchdown performance in last season’s Grey Cup, stepping in for injured Chad Kelly
2. Davis Alexander (Montreal): QB – First game as official starter after signing a three-year extension in the offseason
3. Deonta McMahon (Toronto): RB – Taking over lead back duties after Ka’Deem Carey’s release, rushed for 62 yards with 13.4 yards per carry against Montreal last season
4. Tyson Philpot (Montreal): WR – Looking to return to pre-injury form after his 2024 season was cut short; caught 9 of 10 passes for 128 yards against Toronto last year
5. Wynton McManis (Toronto): LB – Two-time All-CFL linebacker who has been central to the Argos’ success against Montreal, appearing in three Eastern Finals against the Als

CFL Betting Odds:

Spread: Montreal Alouettes -5
Over/Under: 47
Moneyline: Montreal Alouettes -210, Toronto Argonauts +175

CFL Standings:

East Division:
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (0-0)
Montreal Alouettes (0-0)
Ottawa Redblacks (0-1)
Toronto Argonauts (0-0)

West Division:
Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-0)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (0-0)
BC Lions (0-0)
Calgary Stampeders (0-0)
Edmonton Elks (0-0)

CFL News:

Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly has been practicing and is nearing a return from the leg injury he sustained in last season’s playoffs, though Nick Arbuckle gets the start for Week 1. The Argonauts made a significant roster move last week by releasing running back Ka’Deem Carey, paving the way for Deonta McMahon to take over the starting role in the backfield. Former Argonauts Shawn Oakman and McLeod Bethel-Thompson will be on the Montreal sideline, creating an interesting subplot for this matchup between East Division rivals. The Redblacks kicked off the 2025 season with a loss to Saskatchewan, making this an important early-season game for both Toronto and Montreal as they look to get ahead in the standings.

As the CFL scores start coming in for the 2025 season, this Toronto-Montreal matchup could have early implications for the CFL standings in the competitive East Division. With the CFL betting odds favoring the Alouettes at home, both teams will be eager to prove the oddsmakers right or wrong in this opening week clash. Will the defending champions continue their dominance over Montreal after winning three of four matchups last season, or will the Alouettes exact some revenge for their Eastern Final defeat? Share your predictions in the comments below!