Venue & Game Details
Stadium: BC Place, 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC
Capacity: ~54,500
Kickoff: 5:30 PM ET (2:30 PM PT)
Broadcast: TSN, RDS, CFL+
Playoff Stakes: Winner advances to the Western Final vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders on Nov. 8
Weather Forecast (Vancouver, BC – Nov. 1, 2025)
Temperature: ~54°F (12°C) outside
Conditions: Cloudy with light rain in the region
Impact: Minimal, as BC Place has a retractable roof and game will be played indoors
Injury Report
Calgary Stampeders:
QB Jake Maier – healthy, expected starter
RB Dedrick Mills – probable (ankle)
WR Reggie Begelton – healthy, team’s leading receiver
OL depth slightly thin but starters intact
BC Lions:
QB Vernon Adams Jr. – healthy, MVP-caliber season
WR Alexander Hollins – healthy, top target
RB William Stanback – probable (hamstring)
Defense fully available
Key Player Matchups
Jake Maier (CGY) vs. BC Secondary: Maier has been inconsistent but efficient late in the season, throwing for over 4,000 yards. BC’s secondary has forced turnovers in 5 straight games.
Vernon Adams Jr. (BC) vs. Calgary Pass Rush: Adams threw for 5,000+ yards and 30 TDs this season, and his mobility is a challenge for Calgary’s front seven.
Reggie Begelton (CGY) vs. Garry Peters (BC): Begelton is Calgary’s go-to receiver, while Peters is one of the CFL’s top shutdown corners.
William Stanback (BC) vs. Calgary Linebackers: Stanback’s power running could be critical in short-yardage and red-zone situations.
Team Recent Form
Calgary Stampeders:
Last 5: W-W-W-L-L
Points For: 486 Points Against: 472
Road Record: 4-5
BC Lions:
Last 5: W-W-W-W-W (6-game win streak)
Points For: 512 Points Against: 451
Home Record: 6-3
Series History
2025 Regular Season: BC swept Calgary 2-0 (52-23 and 38-24 wins)
Recent Trend: Lions are 8-2 in last 10 vs. Calgary since 2022
Playoff History: Calgary has historically had the upper hand, but BC has dominated recent meetings
Betting Trends
Calgary: 3-2 ATS in last 5; 2-7 SU on the road this season
BC: 6-game win streak; 8-2 SU in last 10 vs. Calgary
Totals: Over cashed in both 2025 meetings (75 and 62 points scored)
Head-to-Head: BC covered in both games this season
Projected Score: BC Lions 34, Calgary Stampeders 27
GAME ODDS
Calgary Stampeders 53.5
British Columbia Lions – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 31, 2025
