Eskimos fans, the moment we’ve all been waiting for, the CFL has announced the 2018 Edmonton Eskimos season schedule.
With ten home dates scheduled, including a pre-season matchup, we anticipate another terrific year at the Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium for our 70th season of play, culminating in the 106thGrey Cup in Edmonton.
Pre-season Matchups
The Edmonton Eskimos pre-season begins when they take to The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium to host the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the first of two pre-season games on Sunday, May 27, at 3 PM. The Eskimos second, and final, pre-season game is in Winnipeg on Friday, June 1 at 6:30 PM.
2018 Season Opener
The Edmonton Eskimos kickoff the CFL regular season on Thursday, June 14 in Winnipeg at 6:30 PM against the Blue Bombers.
Regular Season Home Opener
The Edmonton Eskimos regular season home opener is Friday, June 22 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at 8 PM.
The Battle of Alberta
The first of two installments in the annual Battle of Alberta starts with the Labour Day Classic in Calgary on Monday, September 3 at 1 PM, with the rematch returning to The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, September 8 at 5 PM.
Other Highlights
Regular Season Games by Month
June – 3 (2 home, 1 away)
July – 3 (1 home, 2 away)
August – 4 (2 home, 2 away)
September – 4 (2 home, 2 away)
October – 3 (1 home, 2 away)
November – 1 (1 home, 0 away)
Regular Season West Division Match-Ups
BC – 3 (1 home, 2 away)
Calgary – 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Saskatchewan – 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Winnipeg – 3 (2 home, 1 away)
Regular Season East Division Match-Ups
Toronto – 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Montreal – 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Hamilton – 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Ottawa – 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Regular Season Back-to-Back Match-Ups
Toronto – Weeks 4 and 5
Calgary – Weeks 12 and 13
Post Season
East Semi-Final – Sunday, November 11
West Semi-Final – Sunday, November 11
East Final – Sunday, November 18
West Final – Sunday, November 18
106th Grey Cup in Edmonton – Sunday, November 25 at 4 PM
*All times listed as Mountain Time
*All times listed as Mountain Time