Venue: Princess Auto Stadium (IG Field) — Winnipeg, Manitoba
Kickoff: 7:30 PM CT / 6:30 PM MT / 4:30 PM PT
Surface: Natural grass
Capacity: ~33,500
Venue Profile — Princess Auto Stadium (IG Field)
One of the CFL’s toughest places to play:
Wind frequently impacts passing and kicking
Crowd noise disrupts opposing snap counts
Bombers have one of the league’s strongest home‑field advantages
Fast turf favours explosive offenses and strong return games
Expect a high‑intensity, physical contest with Winnipeg’s crowd playing a major role.
Weather Forecast — Winnipeg, MB
Temperature: 78–82°F
Humidity: 45–55%
Wind: 14–20 mph (south, crosswind)
Conditions: Clear, breezy
Impact:
Crosswinds may disrupt deep passing
Kicking game becomes unpredictable
Slight advantage to teams with strong run/pass balance
Team Form & Statistical Profile
Calgary Stampeders (2‑4‑0)
Last 5 Games: L‑W‑L‑L‑W Points Per Game: 22.1 Points Allowed: 26.4 Road Record: 1‑2
Team Identity
Run‑first offense
Heavy reliance on Jake Maier, Ka’Deem Carey, Reggie Begelton, Marken Michel
Defense struggles in second halves
Special teams inconsistent
Calgary needs a statement win to avoid falling behind in the West
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (4‑2‑0)
Last 5 Games: W‑W‑L‑W‑W Points Per Game: 27.8 Points Allowed: 21.3 Home Record: 2‑1
Team Identity
Balanced, explosive offense
Heavy reliance on Zach Collaros, Brady Oliveira, Dalton Schoen, Nic Demski
Elite offensive line
Defense strong against the run
Winnipeg remains one of the CFL’s most complete teams
Listed Injury Reports
Calgary Stampeders
Jake Maier (QB): Available — minor shoulder soreness
Ka’Deem Carey (RB): Day‑to‑day — ankle
Reggie Begelton (WR): Available — hamstring wrap
Micah Awe (LB): Out — knee
Isaac Adeyemi‑Berglund (DL): Day‑to‑day — quad
Calgary’s defensive front depth is weakened.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Zach Collaros (QB): Available — rib protection
Brady Oliveira (RB): Day‑to‑day — calf
Dalton Schoen (WR): Available — wrist
Willie Jefferson (DL): Out — elbow
Adam Bighill (LB): Day‑to‑day — shoulder
Bombers’ defense loses a major pass‑rush threat with Jefferson out.
Projected Starting Lineups
Calgary Offense
QB: Jake Maier
RB: Ka’Deem Carey
WR: Reggie Begelton
WR: Marken Michel
WR: Luther Hakunavanhu
LT: Joshua Coker
Winnipeg Offense
QB: Zach Collaros
RB: Brady Oliveira
WR: Dalton Schoen
WR: Nic Demski
WR: Kenny Lawler
LT: Stanley Bryant
Key Player vs Player Matchups
1. Zach Collaros (WPG) vs Calgary Secondary
Collaros excels at reading zone coverage and exploiting mismatches. Calgary’s secondary has allowed multiple explosive plays this season. Edge: Collaros
2. Ka’Deem Carey (CGY) vs Winnipeg Run Defense
Carey’s downhill style is Calgary’s best offensive weapon. Bombers’ front seven is strong but weakened without Willie Jefferson. Edge: Even
3. Dalton Schoen (WPG) vs Calgary Corners
Schoen’s route precision stresses Calgary’s man coverage. Calgary has struggled against elite route runners. Edge: Schoen
4. Reggie Begelton (CGY) vs Winnipeg Linebackers
Begelton thrives in intermediate zones. Bombers’ linebackers are banged up. Edge: Begelton
Recent Team Trends
Calgary Stampeders
Offense averaging 23.0 points last 4
Defense allowing 27.8 points
Slow starts, stronger finishes
Road games trending Over
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Offense averaging 28.4 points last 4
Defense allowing 20.9 points
Elite red‑zone efficiency
Home games trending Under
Series History
Last 10 meetings: Bombers lead 7‑3
At IG Field: Bombers 5‑1 in last 6
2025 season: Winnipeg won both meetings
Collaros vs Calgary: 5‑2 career
Maier vs Winnipeg: 1‑3 career
Betting Trends
Calgary ATS: 2‑4 in 2026
Winnipeg ATS: 4‑2 in 2026
Calgary O/U: Over in 4 of last 6
Winnipeg O/U: Under in 3 of last 5
Bombers ML at home: 8‑2 in last 10
Stamps ML on road: 3‑7 in last 10
GAME ODDS
Calgary Stampeders 60
Winnipeg Blue Bombers PK
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 23, 2026
