The Canadian Football League and BC Lions announced on Friday that our pre-season opener against the Edmonton Elks at the City of Langford’s Starlight Stadium has been moved to 2:00 pm PST. The matchup takes place on Saturday, May 23.
Originally scheduled for 4:00 pm PST, the earlier kickoff is designed to give fans more flexibility for travel time back home.
2026 marks the second consecutive year the Lions will begin pre-season at Starlight Stadium. Last year’s contest saw the Lions battle the Calgary Stampeders, with the visiting Stamps prevailing 26-16.
Single-game tickets for Lions in Langford go on sale on Tuesday, March 31. Fans can secure seats earlier by becoming a BC Lions season ticket holder. More info on Lions season ticket packages are available here.