CFL 2025 Season Kickoff: Full Schedule, Star Players & Bold Predictions

Mid-July has arrived and the 2025 Canadian Football League season is rolling into a pivotal Week 7, bringing playoff implications, surging attendance and must-see matchups that fans can watch on both sides of the border. The state of the race Through six weeks, the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers share the league’s best record at 5-1, while the up-and-coming Saskatchewan Roughriders sit just a game back in the West. Ottawa and Calgary are fighting to stay above the crossover line, setting up a tightly packed standings board that already has tie-breakers in play for November seeding. Week 7 schedule highlights • Thursday, July 17 – Montreal Alouettes at Toronto Argonauts (7:30 p.m. ET) • Friday, July 18 – Calgary Stampeders at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (7 p.m. ET) • Saturday, July 19 – Saskatchewan Roughriders at B.C. Lions (10 p.m. ET) Full kickoff times, TV networks and streaming details are available on the updated CFL schedule hub. Stars on the rise Quarterback Nathan Rourke’s league-leading 1,875 passing yards and wide receiver Damien Alford’s 18.6-yard average per catch have powered an explosive B.C. offense; both Canadians were named top performers of Week 6 after combining for 389 yards and five touchdowns in a shootout victory. In the East, Toronto’s dual-threat pivot Chad Kelly continues to pace the Argos with 16 total TDs, while linebacker Wynton McManis anchors a defence giving up a league-low 18.4 points per game. How to watch in the United States Every 2025 CFL regular-season game is airing live on CBS Sports Network, with streaming available through the free CFL+ platform. Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and YouTube TV all carry CBS SN, giving American viewers multiple cord-cutting options. Canadian fans can tune in on TSN or RDS, or stream via TSN+. Looking ahead to the 112th Grey Cup Winnipeg’s IG Field will host the 2025 Grey Cup on November 16, marking the first time since 2015 that Manitoba welcomes Canada’s biggest sporting party. With the Blue Bombers chasing a hometown championship, ticket demand is already soaring, and local organizers expect record economic impact for the Prairie capital. Attendance trending upward After a 1.8 percent league-wide boost in 2024, early reports show crowds climbing again in 2025, buoyed by Montreal’s 21 percent jump and Saskatchewan’s string of sell-outs. The league’s expanded fan-experience initiatives and flexible ticket bundles appear to be resonating with young families. Key takeaway With star power peaking, divisional rivalries tightening and an accessible U.S. broadcast package, the CFL’s Week 7 slate offers one of the most intriguing weekends of football this summer. Keep checking live CFL scores, injury reports and betting lines as kickoff approaches—because in a nine-team league, every July win feels like November.