Roughriders host Redblacks in season opener as CFL releases 2025 schedule [Video]

The 2025 CFL season will kick off in Regina as two teams who returned to the playoffs last season will look to build on their momentum.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will welcome the Ottawa Redblacks on June 5 at Mosaic Stadium to start the long road to the 112th Grey Cup on Nov. 16 in Winnipeg, according to the league schedule released Thursday.

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Ottawa ended a four-season playoff drought in 2024 and aims to take another step after losing 58-38 to the Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts in the East Division semifinal.

The Roughriders returned after two years out of the post-season and defeated the B.C. Lions 28-19 in the Western Division semifinal before falling 38-22 to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the division …

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