CFL attendance rose in Week 8 of the 2026 season. The four games from July 23 to July 26 drew 103,308 fans, an average of 25,827. That is up 7,071 from Week 7 and the first week over 100,000 total. Winnipeg sold out Princess Auto Stadium at 32,343.
Winnipeg and Saskatchewan hosted the two largest crowds. Both of BC’s and Montreal’s gates cleared 21,000. Attendance figures come from @CFLAttendance on X.
Week 8 Attendance by Game
Matchup
Stadium
Attendance
Calgary at Winnipeg
Princess Auto Stadium
32,343
Edmonton at Saskatchewan
Mosaic Stadium
28,513
Toronto at BC
BC Place
21,438
Hamilton at Montreal
Percival Molson Stadium
21,014
Week 8 average
25,827
Winnipeg drew 32,343, a sellout and the top gate of the week. The figure matches the Blue Bombers’ 2025 season average.
Saskatchewan drew 28,513 against Edmonton at Mosaic Stadium.
BC drew 21,438 against Toronto at BC Place, its first home game of the season at the venue after two regional dates in Kelowna.
Montreal drew 21,014 against Hamilton.
Week-by-Week Comparison
Games
Average
Week 1
3
17,119
Week 2
3
27,872
Week 3
4
17,568
Week 4
4
23,406
Week 5
4
18,382
Week 6
4
22,889
Week 7
4
18,756
Week 8
4
25,827
Week 8 posted the highest average since Week 2. Winnipeg and Saskatchewan both hosted, the league’s top two 2025 draws. The four-game total of 103,308 is the season’s first week above 100,000.
Season-to-Date
Total
Games played
30
Total attendance
642,280
Average per game
21,409
Through eight weeks, the 2026 season is averaging 21,409 fans per game. The 2025 regular season averaged about 22,950.
Attendance figures are self-reported by each team and are not independently verified.
Week 9 Outlook
Week 9 continues the 2026 schedule. The season pattern holds: a Winnipeg or Saskatchewan home date lifts the weekly average, while weeks without them settle near 18,000. Check back for Week 9 figures once games are played.