Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton, Ontario
Surface: Artificial turf
Capacity: 23,218
Venue & Weather
Hamilton’s early‑August conditions often influence passing rhythm and kicking reliability.
Temperature: ~80°F at kickoff
Wind: 11–15 mph from the southwest (crosswind toward the east sideline)
Humidity: Moderate
Rain: ~20% chance of scattered showers
Impact:
Crosswinds may disrupt deep throws and long field‑goal attempts.
Warm conditions favor up‑tempo offenses and YAC production.
Slight rain risk could benefit Calgary’s run‑game balance.
Team Overview & Current Rosters
Calgary Stampeders (3–4–0)
A volatile team with strong defensive flashes but inconsistent offensive execution.
Quarterbacks:
Jake Maier — accurate short‑to‑intermediate passer; struggles under pressure
Tommy Stevens — short‑yardage specialist
Running Backs:
Ka’Deem Carey — 5.0 YPC, elite balance
Dedrick Mills — rotational bruiser
Receivers:
Reggie Begelton — WR1, elite route runner
Malik Henry — vertical threat
Luther Hakunavanhu — possession receiver
Cole Tucker — emerging young target
Defense:
Micah Awe (LB) — tackling machine
Julian Howsare (DE) — strong edge presence
Tre Roberson (DB) — shutdown corner
Brandon Dozier (S) — veteran leadership
Calgary’s defense is top‑three in sacks but bottom‑half in explosive plays allowed.
Hamilton Tiger‑Cats (3–4–0)
A team improving weekly after a slow start, with a balanced offense and opportunistic defense.
Quarterbacks:
Bo Levi Mitchell — veteran leader; still capable of high‑efficiency games
Taylor Powell — developmental backup
Running Backs:
James Butler — 4.9 YPC, strong between the tackles
Ante Litre — short‑yardage back
Receivers:
Tim White — elite speed; deep threat
Duke Williams — contested‑catch specialist
Kiondre Smith — reliable chain‑mover
Steven Dunbar Jr. — red‑zone target
Defense:
Simoni Lawrence (LB) — emotional leader
Ja’Gared Davis (DE) — pass‑rush anchor
Richard Leonard (DB) — ballhawk
Tunde Adeleke (S) — elite range
Hamilton’s defense is top‑five in takeaways and red‑zone stops.
Injury Report
Calgary Stampeders
Malik Henry (WR) — Questionable (ankle)
Ka’Deem Carey (RB) — Probable (shoulder)
Julian Howsare (DE) — Day‑to‑day (knee)
Jameer Thurman (LB) — Out (foot)
Hamilton Tiger‑Cats
Bo Levi Mitchell (QB) — Probable (hip)
Duke Williams (WR) — Questionable (hamstring)
Simoni Lawrence (LB) — Day‑to‑day (back)
Chris Van Zeyl (OL) — Out (knee)
Hamilton retains its offensive core; Calgary’s defensive injuries are more impactful.
Recent Team Form
Calgary Stampeders — Last 5 Games
Record: 2–3
Offense: 22.8 PPG
Defense: 26.4 PPG allowed
Turnovers: -3 differential
Trend: Offense inconsistent; defense strong early but fades late.
Hamilton Tiger‑Cats — Last 5 Games
Record: 3–2
Offense: 25.1 PPG
Defense: 23.7 PPG allowed
Turnovers: +2 differential
Trend: Improving offensive rhythm; defense tightening in red zone.
Series History
Last 10 meetings: Calgary leads 6–4
At Tim Hortons Field: Hamilton has won 3 of the last 5
2025 season series: Split 1–1
Games often close: 7 of last 10 decided by 7 points or fewer.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Jake Maier vs. Hamilton Pass Rush
Maier’s quick‑release vs Davis/Lawrence pressure. Edge: Hamilton — Maier struggles under interior pressure.
Ka’Deem Carey vs. Hamilton Front Seven
Carey’s vision vs Hamilton’s gap discipline. Edge: Even — Carey can exploit over‑pursuit.
Tim White vs. Tre Roberson
White’s speed vs Roberson’s physical coverage. Edge: Roberson — matchup of the night.
Reggie Begelton vs. Richard Leonard
Begelton’s route precision vs Leonard’s ball skills. Edge: Begelton — chain‑moving advantage.
Statistical Comparison (2026)
| Category | Calgary | Hamilton |
| Points per game | 22.8 | 25.1 |
| Points allowed | 26.4 | 23.7 |
| Net yards per game | 351 | 368 |
| Turnover margin | -3 | +2 |
| Sacks allowed | 18 | 15 |
| Red‑zone TD rate | 52% | 58% |
Hamilton holds slight advantages in offensive efficiency and turnover margin.
Betting Trends
Calgary Stampeders
3–4 ATS
4 of last 6 games OVER
1–3 on the road
Struggle in fourth quarters
Hamilton Tiger‑Cats
3–4 ATS
3 of last 4 games UNDER
2–1 at home
Strong second‑half defense
GAME ODDS
Calgary Stampeders – 4
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 59.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 31, 2026
