Kickoff: 7:00 PM MT
Venue: McMahon Stadium — 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta
Surface: Natural Grass
Capacity: 35,400
Montreal enters Week 6 as one of the CFL’s hottest teams, while Calgary is trying to climb back to .500 and avoid falling behind in the West Division race.
Weather Forecast — Calgary, AB (Kickoff)
Temperature: 74–77°F
Sky: Clear
Humidity: Low (35–40%)
Wind: Light WNW at 6–10 mph
Rain Chance: <10%
Ideal football weather with mild winds — slight advantage to passing attacks.
Team Records & Standings
Montreal Alouettes (4–1–0)
Road Record: 2–0
Points For: 118
Points Against: 87
Last 3 Games: W‑W‑W
Form: Elite; balanced offense and top‑tier defense
Calgary Stampeders (2–3–0)
Home Record: 1–1
Points For: 94
Points Against: 109
Last 3 Games: L‑W‑L
Form: Inconsistent; struggling to finish drives
Montreal sits near the top of the East, while Calgary is fighting to stay competitive in a tough West Division.
Recent Team Form Snapshot
Montreal — Last Four Games
W vs Ottawa, 27–16
W at Hamilton, 31–20
W vs Saskatchewan, 24–17
L at Toronto, 28–24
Montreal has allowed only 18.2 PPG over the last four — best defensive stretch in the CFL.
Calgary — Last Four Games
L at BC, 28–24
W vs Edmonton, 26–23
L at Winnipeg, 34–21
L vs Montreal, 29–18
Calgary has allowed 28.5 PPG over the last four — one of the highest marks in the league.
Series History
All‑Time: Calgary leads 47–38–1
Last 10 Meetings: Calgary leads 6–4
At McMahon Stadium: Calgary has won 5 of last 7
2026 Season Series: Montreal leads 1–0
Alouettes 29, Stampeders 18 (Week 3 — Montreal)
Montreal has won two straight against Calgary, including a convincing win earlier this season.
Injury Report
Montreal Alouettes
QB — Probable (shoulder tightness)
WR2 — Questionable (ankle sprain)
RB — Probable (hamstring soreness)
LB — Out (knee injury)
Calgary Stampeders
QB — Probable (rib contusion)
WR1 — Out (groin tear)
RT — Questionable (illness)
CB — Out (foot fracture)
Calgary’s injuries at WR and CB are significant given Montreal’s balanced passing attack.
Key Player Matchups
Quarterbacks: Montreal QB vs Calgary QB
Montreal’s QB has been efficient, completing 67% of passes with strong decision‑making.
Calgary’s QB is tough but inconsistent, especially under pressure. Edge: Montreal.
Running Game: Montreal RB vs Calgary Front Seven
Montreal’s RB is healthy enough to play and has averaged 5.0 YPC.
Calgary’s run defense has been inconsistent. Edge: Montreal.
Receiving Corps: Montreal WR1/WR3 vs Calgary Secondary
Calgary missing a starting CB is a major concern.
Montreal’s WR group is deep and explosive. Edge: Montreal — significant.
Defensive Lines
Montreal’s pass rush has been excellent, generating pressure without blitzing.
Calgary’s defensive line has struggled to contain mobile QBs. Edge: Montreal.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Montreal | Calgary |
| Points/Game | 23.6 | 18.8 |
| Points Allowed/Game | 17.4 | 21.8 |
| Total Offense | 364 YPG | 331 YPG |
| Total Defense | 318 YPG | 372 YPG |
| Turnover Margin | +5 | -2 |
Montreal holds advantages in scoring, defense, and turnover margin.
Betting Trends
Montreal Alouettes
4–1 ATS in last 5
Under is 3–1 in last 4
3–0 ATS in last 3 vs Calgary
Calgary Stampeders
1–4 ATS in last 5
Over is 4–2 in last 6
1–3 ATS in last 4 home games
Montreal has been one of the CFL’s most reliable ATS teams this season.
GAME ODDS
Montreal Alouettes – 1.5
Calgary Stampeders 64
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 17, 2026
