Stamps kick off season versus Blue Bombers, with eyes on Grey Cup at McMahon

The Calgary Stampeders are looking to build on their 2025 turnaround when they kick off their 2026 campaign versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night. Calgary is hosting this year's Grey Cup, and the team has its sights set on winning the title at home. To do so, they'll be without mainstay René Paredes to start the season.