Stampeders Open Pre-Season Schedule with 26-16 Win over Lions
- On Monday, May 19, 2025, the Calgary Stampeders secured a 26-16 win over the B.C. Lions in the first CFL pre-season game of the year, held at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C.
- The game followed last season’s standings, where the Stampeders missed the playoffs finishing last in the West, and the Lions finished third but lost in the West semifinal.
- Calgary scored touchdowns from Ludovick Choquette, Tiyon Evans, and Quincy Vaughn, while their defense recorded three sacks and Rene Paredes made two field goals including a 52-yarder.
- Calgary amassed a total of 247 yards on offense, holding a 10-6 advantage at the break and leading 20-13 going into the final quarter. Meanwhile, the Lions gained 257 yards but were heavily set back by 11 penalties totaling 187 yards.
- This victory sets the Stampeders to host Edmonton in their next pre-season game on May 24, while the Lions will visit Edmonton on May 30 before the regular season starts June 7.
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B.C. Lions put on a show against Calgary in CFL tune-up in Langford
Starlight Stadium in Langford quickly went from the colour purple to a sea of orange with a splattering of red on Monday afternoon as the B.C. Lions invaded Pacific FC’s park to kick off the CFL pre-season.

Stampeders open pre-season schedule with 26-16 win over Lions
LANGFORD - Running backs Ludovick Choquette and Tiyon Evans each had touchdowns, and the defence recorded three sacks as the Calgary Stampeders opened the CFL pre-season schedule with a 26-16 victory over the B.C. Lions on Monday at Starlight Stadium.
Bakes' Game Takes | BC 16 CGY 26
Langford—As is the case with most pre-season openers, there were some highlights, a few lowlights, and plenty of room for more evaluation as BC Lions Training Camp continues into its second half. The Lions dropped a 26-16 decision to the Calgary Stampeders before a sellout crowd of over 6,000 on Sunday afternoon at Langford’s Starlight […]
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