The CFL schedule continues today with two exciting matchups in Week 1 of the 2025 season. CFL games today feature the Hamilton Tiger-Cats visiting the Calgary Stampeders, while the Edmonton Elks face off against the BC Lions in a historic all-Canadian quarterback duel.

Game Overview:

CFL games on June 7, 2025:

Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Calgary Stampeders
Location: McMahon Stadium, Calgary
Date: June 7, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
TV: TSN, CTV
Stream: CFL+

Edmonton Elks vs BC Lions
Location: BC Place, Vancouver
Date: June 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
TV: TSN, CBS Sports (US)
Stream: CFL+

Game Previews:

Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Calgary Stampeders:
Key Players:

1. Bo Levi Mitchell (HAM): QB – Approaching 39,023 career passing yards, needs just 19 yards to pass Tom Clements for 11th all-time
2. Vernon Adams Jr. (CGY): QB – Making his Stampeders debut after being acquired in the offseason
3. Tim White (HAM): WR – One catch away from the 300th reception of his career
4. Reggie Begelton (CGY): WR – Will be Adams Jr.’s primary target as the Stampeders look to improve their offensive output
5. Dominique Rhymes (CGY): WR – Just 64 receiving yards shy of reaching 5,000 for his career

Edmonton Elks vs BC Lions:
Key Players:

1. Tre Ford (EDM): QB – First Canadian QB to start Week 1 since 1968, looking to establish himself as the full-time starter
2. Nathan Rourke (BC): QB – Returning for his first full season back in the CFL after NFL stint, 3-0 career record vs Edmonton
3. James Butler (BC): RB – Averaging 104.9 yards per game in his career against the Elks
4. Justin Rankin (EDM): RB – Averaged 11 yards per carry in his lone game against BC last season
5. Mathieu Betts (BC): DL – Four defensive tackles away from 100 in his career

CFL Betting Odds:

Hamilton vs Calgary
Spread: Hamilton -2
Over/Under: 52
Moneyline: Hamilton -135, Calgary +115

Edmonton vs BC
Spread: BC -5
Over/Under: 48
Moneyline: BC -210, Edmonton +175

CFL Standings:

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

West Division:
1. Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-0)
2. BC Lions (0-0)
3. Calgary Stampeders (0-0)
4. Edmonton Elks (0-0)
5. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (0-0)

CFL News:

Week 1 of the CFL season has already delivered excitement with the Montreal Alouettes defeating the Toronto Argonauts 28-10 in a Grey Cup rematch, while Saskatchewan edged Ottawa 31-26 in a thrilling opener. Today marks a historic moment in Canadian football as Nathan Rourke and Tre Ford will become the first Canadian quarterbacks to face each other in a starting role since 1968.

Both Mark Kilam of Edmonton and Buck Pierce of BC will make their head coaching debuts tonight, marking the first time two head coaches have debuted in the same game since Craig Dickenson and Orlondo Steinhauer in 2019.

As Week 1 continues, fans are eagerly watching the CFL scores and tracking early movement in the CFL standings. With compelling storylines and tight CFL betting odds, these Saturday matchups promise to deliver high-quality football action. Will Bo Levi Mitchell succeed in his return to McMahon Stadium as a visitor, and can Nathan Rourke maintain his perfect record against the Elks? Share your predictions in the comments below!