The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will look to continue their momentum as they visit the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The Blue Bombers enter the game with a 3-2 record, aiming for their third consecutive win. In contrast, the Redblacks are still seeking their first win of the season, holding an 0-5 record.
The matchup features a storyline with former Redblack Dru Brown now quarterbacking the Blue Bombers. Brown, who was traded to Winnipeg recently, led his new team to a victory in his first start against the Toronto Argonauts. Despite the personal narrative, Brown and the Blue Bombers are focused on their own performance. "We truly just worry about ourselves every single week," said Blue Bombers running back Brady Oliveira. "There's things WE have to work on as a group and as an entire team."
Ottawa, under new leadership, is looking to find traction. They have been hampered by injuries, with key players like linebacker Nyles Morgan, defensive backs Adrian Frye and Jeremy Lucien, and pass rushers Habakkuk Baldonado and Cleyon Laing all out. The Redblacks' offense will need to find consistency, particularly in the running game, to challenge the Blue Bombers. Despite their winless record, Ottawa remains within striking distance of a playoff spot with a significant portion of the season remaining.
Kickoff is set for 7:00 p. m. ET, with the game broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Fans can also stream the action via Fubo. This CFL clash promises Canadian football excitement as Winnipeg aims to solidify its position in the standings, while Ottawa desperately seeks to turn its season around.
A somber note has also touched the CFL this week with the tragic passing of Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker and team captain Jayden Dalke in a car accident. Dalke, 30, was a respected figure in the league, and his loss has deeply impacted his teammates and the wider CFL community.
