Canadian football news: the Montreal Alouettes beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 33 to 23 in the East Final at Percival Molson Stadium on Saturday, November 7, 2026, and a 21 yard touchdown catch by Tyler Snead with 1:16 left ended Winnipeg’s season one win short of the Grey Cup.
By Maplestime Sports Desk | Montreal, Quebec | November 7, 2026
Sources: theScore live game data | Sportradar live scoreboard | Last updated: November 7, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Montreal beats Winnipeg 33 to 23 in the East Final on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Percival Molson Stadium in Montreal.
- Tyler Snead caught a 21 yard touchdown pass from Davis Alexander with 1:16 left in the fourth quarter to seal the win for the Alouettes.
- Winnipeg rallied from 26 to 10 down to 26 to 23 on a Bryce Perkins touchdown and a Sergio Castillo field goal before Snead struck.
- Montreal outgained Winnipeg 452 yards to 320, with 373 passing yards to Winnipeg’s 228.
- Montreal advances to the 113th Grey Cup on Sunday, November 15, at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, while Winnipeg’s season ends at 9 and 9.
How the Fourth Quarter Played Out
Winnipeg came out of the break chasing the game and nearly caught it. Perkins powered in from 1 yard out with 14:41 left in the fourth quarter, his second rushing touchdown of the day, and Castillo’s convert cut the Montreal lead to 26 to 20.
The Bombers kept coming. Castillo drilled a 30 yard field goal with 10:18 left, his third field goal of the game, and suddenly a 16 point deficit was down to three at 26 to 23.
Montreal answered like the home team it is. Alexander went deep left to Snead for a 21 yard touchdown with 1:16 left, Maltos Diaz added the convert, and the 33 to 23 lead held to the final whistle.
How the Game Got There
Montreal scored first and never trailed. Maltos Diaz opened with a 40 yard field goal with 12:09 left in the first quarter, then Stevie Scott III ran in from 3 yards out with 3:41 left to make it 10 to 0.
The Alouettes stretched it in the second quarter. Maltos Diaz added a 30 yard field goal with 11:17 left, Castillo answered with a 25 yard kick with 5:37 left, and Alexander found D. Ventrelli for an 8 yard touchdown pass with 2:35 left to make it 20 to 3.
Winnipeg refused to fold before the break. Perkins scored his first 1 yard touchdown with 1:28 left, and Castillo’s convert cut the gap to 20 to 10. Maltos Diaz had the last word of the half with a 28 yard field goal with nine seconds left, sending Montreal to the locker room up 23 to 10.
The third quarter was a field goal exchange. Castillo hit from 38 yards with 12:18 left, Maltos Diaz answered from 41 yards with 8:04 left, and Montreal carried a 26 to 13 lead into the fourth.
What the Final Numbers Say
The final stats show a Montreal team that moved the ball all afternoon. The Alouettes finished with 452 total yards to Winnipeg’s 320, and the passing gap was the widest one on the sheet: Montreal had 373 passing yards to Winnipeg’s 228.
Winnipeg ran the ball better, 111 rushing yards to Montreal’s 85, and both teams finished with 22 first downs. Montreal held the ball for 31:52 to Winnipeg’s 28:08 and converted 11 of 22 third downs to Winnipeg’s 6 of 15.
Zach Collaros was active for the East Final after sitting out the semifinal win over Toronto, and the Bombers got here as the crossover team from the West after that 25 to 22 win at BMO Field on October 31. Montreal finished first in the East at 14 and 4 and stayed perfect at home at 9 and 0.
What Comes Next
Montreal moves on to the 113th Grey Cup on Sunday, November 15, at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, where it will meet the winner of the West Final. Winnipeg’s season is over after a 9 and 9 campaign that ended with a playoff run through Toronto and a loss in Montreal.
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