CFL 2021 live qualifier schedule: Date, time, TV channel to watch each Canadian football match
The CFL knockouts are back.
It has been more than two years since the tournament crowned a champion. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 107th Gray Cup on November 24, 2019, but the following season was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now, after a shortened 14-match campaign, six CFL teams will battle for the right to lift the Gray Cup. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2021 CFL knockouts, including the full post-season schedule.
CFL 2021 knockout round
Here’s a look at the 2021 CFL knockouts:
When do the CFL knockouts start in 2021?
- Start day: Sunday, November 28
The CFL 2021 knockout round will begin on Sunday, November 28. The Montreal Alouettes will face the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Eastern Semi-Finals, and the Calgary Stampeders will face the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Western Semi-Finals.
How to watch CFL playoffs on TV, live stream
- TV network: TSN, ESPN2, ESPNews
- Streaming online: ESPN+, CFL Game Pass
CFL fans who want to watch the CFL 2021 knockout round on traditional cable can watch the matches on TSN in Canada. In the United States, the CFL’s knockout matches will be broadcast on the ESPN network.
For cord cutters, the best streaming options are ESPN+ and Card Game CFL.
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CFL 2021 playoff schedule
East and West Semi-Finals
Sunday, November 28
| Fit | Start Time (ET) | Channel |
| Montreal Alouettes vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 1 pm | TSN, ESPN2 |
| Calgary Stampeders vs Saskatchewan Roughriders | 4:30 pm | TSN, ESPNews |
East West Final
Sunday, December 5
| Fit | Start Time (ET) | Channel |
| TBD and the Toronto Argonauts | 12:30 pm | TSN, ESPNews |
| TBD vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 4 pm | TSN, ESPNews |
Gray Cup
Sunday, December 12
| Fit | Start Time (ET) | Channel |
| TBD vs TBD | 6 pm | TSN, ESPN2 |
When is the Gray Cup taking place in 2021?
- Day: Sunday, December 12
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- Location: Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ont.
The 108th Gray Cup will be held at Tim Hortons Stadium, home of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The final Gray Lobster took place at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alta. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats with a final score of 33-12.
