The Canada West conference has officially released its schedule for the 2026 football season. The competition will kick off on Friday, September 4, featuring a doubleheader. This opening night includes the University of British Columbia (UBC) facing the University of Calgary, while the University of Alberta hosts the University of Regina.
On the following day, the University of Saskatchewan will travel to play against the University of Manitoba. The regular season consists of 24 games that span over nine weeks, concluding on Saturday, October 31. Each team will compete against three opponents twice — both home and away — and square off against two teams once.
Key Dates in the 2026 Schedule
- Week 1:
- September 4: UBC at Calgary (5:30 p.m.)
- September 4: Regina at Alberta (6:30 p.m.)
- September 5: Saskatchewan at Manitoba (2 p.m.)
- Week 2:
- September 11: Alberta at UBC (6 p.m.)
- September 11: Manitoba at Regina (7 p.m.)
- September 11: Calgary at Saskatchewan (7 p.m.)
- Week 3:
- September 18: Regina at UBC (6 p.m.)
- September 18: Saskatchewan at Alberta (6:30 p.m.)
- September 19: Calgary at Manitoba (2 p.m.)
- Week 4:
- September 25: Alberta at Calgary (7 p.m.)
- September 26: Saskatchewan at Regina (2 p.m.)
- September 26: UBC at Manitoba (5 p.m.)
- Week 5:
- October 2: Manitoba at Alberta (6:30 p.m.)
- October 3: Regina at Calgary (1 p.m.)
- October 3: UBC at Saskatchewan (7 p.m.)
- Week 6: Bye Week
- Week 7:
- October 15: Alberta at Regina (7 p.m.)
- October 16: Calgary at UBC (6 p.m.)
- October 16: Manitoba at Saskatchewan (7 p.m.)
- Week 8:
- October 23: UBC at Regina (7 p.m.)
- October 23: Alberta at Saskatchewan (7 p.m.)
- October 24: Manitoba at Calgary (1 p.m.)
- Week 9:
- October 30: Saskatchewan at UBC (6 p.m.)
- October 31: Regina at Manitoba (2 p.m.)
- October 31: Calgary at Alberta (2 p.m.)
Playoff Details
The Canada West playoffs will commence with two semi-final games on Saturday, November 7. The 89th Hardy Cup will take place on Saturday, November 14. The conference champion will advance to face the top team from RSEQ in the Uteck Bowl, competing for a spot in the Vanier Cup.
Fans can stream all games via Canada West TV, with passes available for purchase in August. The complete schedule is subject to change, emphasizing the conference’s ongoing commitment to high-quality football competition.
