Montreal Alouettes win overtime thriller over Hamilton Tiger-Cats to start CFL season

In the opening week of the Canadian Football League’s 68th season, the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 30‑27 in overtime. Quarterback Davis Alexander completed 26 of 38 passes for 336 yards and two touchdowns, helping Montreal secure the win after a tightly contested game.

Hamilton’s Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 307 yards but failed to reach the end zone, while the Tiger‑Cats’ rushing unit scored three touchdowns that ultimately fell short. The victory moves Montreal to 1‑0 on the schedule, with the Alouettes set to host the Toronto Argonauts next, while Hamilton travels to Winnipeg to face the Blue Bombers.

The game was broadcast on TSN and marked the first of 95 games slated for the 21‑week campaign, with teams across the league adjusting venues in anticipation of the upcoming FIFA men’s World Cup.