The CFL schedule for October 4th, 2025 features two critical Week 18 matchups with major playoff implications. Today’s CFL games today include a QEW rivalry showdown and a crucial West Division battle as the regular season enters its final stretch.
Game Overview:
CFL games on October 4th, 2025:
Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Toronto Argonauts
Location: BMO Field, Toronto
Date: Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM ET
TV: TSN, CTV
Stream: CFL+ (U.S. and International)
Calgary Stampeders vs BC Lions
Location: Save-On-Foods Field at BC Place, Vancouver
Date: Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: TSN
Stream: CFL+ (U.S. and International)
Game Previews:
Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Toronto Argonauts:
The QEW rivalry writes its final regular season chapter for 2025 as Hamilton looks to bounce back from a 40-3 loss to Winnipeg in Week 17. Toronto is continuing to fight for playoff survival after falling 27-22 to BC last week. Hamilton holds a 9-6 record and controls its own destiny in the race for first place in the East Division, while Toronto sits at 5-10 and desperately needs a victory to keep its postseason hopes alive.
Key Players:
- Bo Levi Mitchell (HAM): QB – Has thrown for 4,194 yards with 28 touchdowns and eight interceptions, including 737 yards and eight touchdowns in two starts against Toronto this season
- Kenny Lawler (HAM): WR – Leads Hamilton with 1,190 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, including 15 catches for 330 yards and five touchdowns against Toronto this season
- Greg Bell (HAM): RB – Has rushed for 749 yards with 474 yards on 70 carries over his last four games, averaging 118.5 yards per game and 6.8 yards per attempt
- Nick Arbuckle (TOR): QB – Has completed 364 passes for 4,357 yards with 26 touchdowns and 15 interceptions, posting 691 yards and five touchdowns in two games against Hamilton
- Jake Herslow (TOR): WR – Recorded a career-high 10 catches last week and has 45 receptions for 619 yards and nine touchdowns in 11 career games
CFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Hamilton -1
Over/Under: 57
Moneyline: Hamilton (favorite), Toronto (underdog)
Calgary Stampeders vs BC Lions:
A massive West Division showdown closes out Week 18 as Calgary visits BC in a game with critical playoff positioning implications. The Stampeders have lost three straight games, including a 38-20 defeat to Montreal in Week 17, while the Lions are riding a three-game winning streak after their 27-22 victory over Toronto. Calgary sits at 8-6 while BC is 8-7, with both teams tied at 16 points alongside Winnipeg in the West Division standings. With Winnipeg on a bye week, the winner will take sole possession of second place in the division.
Key Players:
- Vernon Adams Jr. (CGY): QB – Has completed 195 of 301 passes for 2,951 yards with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, but averaged just 197.3 yards over his last three games
- Dedrick Mills (CGY): RB – Has rushed for 954 yards with eight touchdowns on 185 carries, including 70-or-more yards in 11 of 14 games
- Nathan Rourke (BC): QB – Has thrown for 4,170 yards with 23 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while adding 455 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on the ground, posting a career 3-0 record against Calgary
- James Butler (BC): RB – Leads the CFL with 1,062 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 192 carries, along with 32 receptions for 281 yards
- Keon Hatcher Sr. (BC): WR – Has caught 83 passes for 1,404 yards and five touchdowns, including eight catches for 147 yards in Week 16 against Calgary
CFL Betting Odds:
Spread: BC -4
Over/Under: 55
Moneyline: BC (favorite), Calgary (underdog)
CFL Standings:
East Division:
Hamilton Tiger-Cats: 9-6 (Division: 5-1)
Montreal Alouettes: 8-7 (Division: 4-2)
Toronto Argonauts: 5-10 (Division: 2-5)
Ottawa Redblacks: 4-11 (Division: 1-4)
West Division:
Saskatchewan Roughriders: 11-4 (Division: 5-3)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers: 8-7 (Division: 3-5)
Calgary Stampeders: 8-6 (Division: 6-2)
BC Lions: 8-7 (Division: 3-4)
Edmonton Elks: 6-9 (Division: 2-5)
CFL News:
Calgary made a significant move earlier this week by acquiring defensive lineman Lorenzo Mauldin IV from the Ottawa REDBLACKS, addressing their league-worst rushing defense that has allowed 112.6 yards per game. Toronto kicker Lirim Hajrullahu tied a single-game CFL record last week by making three field goals of 50-plus yards, matching the mark set by Justin Medlock in 2009. Hamilton receiver Kiondre Smith is closing in on career highs with 69 receptions and 906 yards, needing just five catches and 27 yards to surpass his personal bests of 74 and 933. BC receivers Keon Hatcher Sr. and Justin McInnis have combined for 2,458 receiving yards, chasing the franchise record for a duo of 3,135 yards set by Ray Alexander and Matt Clark in 1991.
With just three weeks remaining in the regular season, today’s CFL games carry enormous weight for the final CFL standings and playoff seeding. The CFL betting odds favor BC and Hamilton, but both games feature teams fighting for their postseason lives. Fans can check CFL scores throughout the afternoon and evening as these rivalry matchups unfold. Where do you see today’s games heading?
