Last updated: October 16 2026
The Ottawa REDBLACKS host the Toronto Argonauts tonight, Friday October 16 2026, at The Stadium at TD Place. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the game starts at 7:00 pm, according to TD Place’s event page. TD Place bills the game as Lumberjack Night and says it is the final regular-season game at TD Place.
| Game | Ottawa REDBLACKS vs Toronto Argonauts |
| Date | Friday October 16 2026 |
| Doors | 6:00 pm (TD Place) |
| Start | 7:00 pm (TD Place) |
| Venue | The Stadium at TD Place |
| Theme | Lumberjack Night (TD Place) |
| Records | Ottawa 0-16, Toronto 9-7 (theScore; 3DownNation) |
| TV and radio | TSN in Canada, CFL+ outside Canada; TSN 1200 in Ottawa (3DownNation) |
| Tickets | Through Ticketmaster, linked from TD Place’s event page. TD Place’s page shows no prices |
Bryson Barnes starts at quarterback
3DownNation reported on October 15 2026 that rookie Bryson Barnes, 25, makes his first CFL start tonight. He moves ahead of McLeod Bethel-Thompson on the depth chart.
Players out
3DownNation lists five REDBLACKS players out for the game:
- Justin Hardy, receiver: leg
- Zach Barlev, right tackle: arm
- Mario Anderson Jr., running back: head
- Jessie Evans, defensive end: ankle
- Charlie Parks, rookie: elbow
According to 3DownNation, Grant DuBose replaces Hardy in the starting lineup, Julian Pearl takes Barlev’s place on the offensive line, Kyron Johnson takes over Evans’ starting role on defence, and Ricky Person Jr. is the backup running back behind Daniel Adeboboye.
Two receivers released
The REDBLACKS released receivers Nick Mardner and Binjimen Victor, 3DownNation reported on October 15 2026. Mardner was the second overall pick in the 2024 CFL Draft.
The records
Ottawa is 0-16 and Toronto is 9-7, according to theScore and 3DownNation. 3DownNation says the Argonauts come into the game off a bye week.
Parking and transit
TD Place’s parking page says underground parking is not available when there is a REDBLACKS game, and that the garage closes 3 hours before game time. The REDBLACKS’ transportation page also says TD Place parking is unavailable on game days and points fans to OC Transpo or Park and Shuttle.
OC Transpo says an event ticket gives a free ride on any OC Transpo route from 3 hours before the event to 3 hours after it ends; show the printed ticket or e-ticket to the operator. Sources differ: the REDBLACKS’ transportation page, as read on October 16 2026, says the free ride runs up to 3 hours before and 90 minutes after the game.
More on getting there: where to park at Lansdowne Park. Our earlier preview: REDBLACKS vs Argonauts at TD Place, October 16 2026. Everything on the team: Ottawa REDBLACKS at TD Place.
Sources
- TD Place, REDBLACKS vs Toronto Argonauts event page: date, doors, start, venue, Lumberjack Night, final regular-season game at TD Place, Ticketmaster link, no prices shown. Read October 16 2026
- 3DownNation, report on the REDBLACKS ruling out Justin Hardy amid roster changes, October 15 2026: Barnes’ first start, players out, replacements, records, broadcast. Read October 16 2026
- 3DownNation, release of Nick Mardner and Binjimen Victor, October 15 2026: releases and Mardner’s draft position. Read October 16 2026
- theScore, Argonauts at REDBLACKS game page: date, venue and both records. Read October 16 2026
- TD Place, parking page: no underground parking for REDBLACKS games; garage closes 3 hours before game time. Read October 16 2026
- Ottawa REDBLACKS, transportation page: parking unavailable on game days; free-ride window as the page states it. Read October 16 2026
- OC Transpo, Lansdowne destination page: free ride with an event ticket, 3 hours before to 3 hours after. Read October 16 2026
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