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The 2025 CFL season kicks off with a West Division showdown as the Edmonton Elks travel to Vancouver to face the BC Lions at BC Place on Saturday, June 7.
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How to Watch Edmonton Elks vs BC Lions
- When: Saturday, June 7, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBSSN
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For the first time since 1968, two Canadian quarterbacks—BC’s Nathan Rourke and Edmonton’s Tre Ford—will start against each other in a season opener. Rourke, returning from NFL stints, reclaims the Lions’ offense after Vernon Adams Jr.’s departure, aiming to reignite the vertical attack that made BC one of the league’s most explosive teams last year.
Ford, meanwhile, is set to showcase his dual-threat abilities under new offensive coordinator Jordan Maksymic, looking to build on flashes of brilliance from previous seasons and a strong preseason.
The Elks are coming off a dramatic preseason win over these same Lions, rallying in the fourth quarter for a 20-19 victory—an early sign of resilience under new head coach Mark Kilam. Edmonton’s defense, anchored by tackling leaders Nyles Morgan and Nick Anderson, will be tested by BC’s dynamic passing game, which averaged over 265 yards per contest last season.
The Elks offense, now led by Ford and featuring emerging talents in the receiving corps, will look to exploit a Lions defense that allowed 24.4 points per game in 2024.
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Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he is either playing or watching sports.
Ben Verbrugge
Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the …
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