2025 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season

Last updated
2025 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season
President Wade Miller
General manager Kyle Walters
Head coach Mike O'Shea
Home field Princess Auto Stadium
Results
Record0–0
Division placeTBD, West
Playoff finishTBD
Uniform
CFL WPG Jersey.png

The 2025 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season is scheduled to be the 67th season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 92nd season overall. The Blue Bombers will attempt to qualify for the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season and win their 13th Grey Cup championship.

Contents

The 2025 CFL season scheduled to be the 11th season under head coach Mike O'Shea and the 11th full season under general manager Kyle Walters. [1]

Offseason

CFL National Draft

The 2025 CFL draft is scheduled to take place in the spring of 2025. [2] The Blue Bombers are scheduled to have eight selections in the eight-round draft. Not including traded picks or forfeitures, the team will select eighth in each round of the draft by virtue of losing the 111th Grey Cup game. [3]

RoundPickPlayerPositionUniversity TeamHometown
17
216
327
436
545
654
763
871

Preseason

Schedule

WeekGameDateKickoffOpponentResultsTVVenueAttendanceSummary
ScoreRecord
ABye
B1Sat, May 243:00 p.m. CDT vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders TBA Princess Auto Stadium
C2Fri, May 308:00 p.m. CDTat Saskatchewan RoughridersTBA Mosaic Stadium

[4]

Regular season

Standings

West Division
TeamGPWLTPtsPFPADivStk
BC Lions 00000000–0– Details
Calgary Stampeders 00000000–0– Details
Edmonton Elks 00000000–0– Details
Saskatchewan Roughriders 00000000–0– Details
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 00000000–0– Details

Schedule

WeekGameDateKickoffOpponentResultsTVVenueAttendanceSummary
ScoreRecord
1Bye
21Thu, June 127:30 p.m. CDT vs. BC Lions TSN Princess Auto Stadium
32Sat, June 216:00 p.m. CDTat BC LionsTSN BC Place
43Thu, June 267:30 p.m. CDTvs. Edmonton Elks TSNPrincess Auto Stadium
54Thu, July 38:00 p.m. CDTat Calgary Stampeders TSN McMahon Stadium
6Bye
75Fri, July 187:30 p.m. CDTvs. Calgary StampedersTSNPrincess Auto Stadium
86Sat, July 266:00 p.m. CDTat Toronto Argonauts TSN BMO Field
97Fri, Aug 17:30 p.m. CDTvs. Toronto ArgonautsTSNPrincess Auto Stadium
108Sat, Aug 96:00 p.m. CDTat Calgary StampedersTSNMcMahon Stadium
119Thu, Aug 147:30 p.m. CDTvs. Ottawa Redblacks TSNPrincess Auto Stadium
1210Thu, Aug 216:30 p.m. CDTat Montreal Alouettes TSN/RDS Molson Stadium
1311 Sun, Aug 31 6:00 p.m. CDTat Saskatchewan Roughriders TSNMosaic Stadium
1412 Sat, Sept 6 3:00 p.m. CDTvs. Saskatchewan RoughridersTSNPrincess Auto Stadium
1513Fri, Sep 126:00 p.m. CDTat Hamilton Tiger-Cats TSN Tim Hortons Field
1614Sat, Sept 202:00 p.m. CDTat Ottawa RedblacksTSN TD Place Stadium
1715Sat, Sept 272:00 p.m. CDTvs. Hamilton Tiger-CatsTSNPrincess Auto Stadium
18Bye
1916Sat, Oct 116:00 p.m. CDTat Edmonton ElksTSN Commonwealth Stadium
2017Fri, Oct 177:00 p.m. CDTvs. Saskatchewan RoughridersTSNPrincess Auto Stadium
2118Sat, Oct 252:00 p.m. CDTvs. Montreal AlouettesTSN/RDSPrincess Auto Stadium

[4]

Team

Roster

Winnipeg Blue Bombers roster
Quarterbacks

Receivers

Running backs

Fullbacks

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Italics indicate American player • Bold indicates Global player • 74 Roster
Roster updated 2024-12-06 • Depth chart • Transactions • More CFL rosters

Coaching staff

Winnipeg Blue Bombers staff
Front Office
  • Owner – Winnipeg Football Club
  • Chairperson of the Board of Governors – Dayna Spiring
  • President/CEO – Wade Miller
  • General Manager of Football Operations – Kyle Walters
  • Assistant General Manager / Director of U.S. Scouting – Danny McManus
  • Senior Director of Player Personnel — Jim Jauch
  • Senior Director of Player Personnel — Eric Deslauriers
  • Senior Director of Player Personnel — Brock Sunderland
  • Director of Football Operations – Matt Gulakow

Equipment Staff

  • Head Equipment Manager – Brad Fotty
  • Assistant Equipment Manager – Kevin Todd


 

Head Coaches

Offensive Coaches

Defensive Coaches

Special Teams Coaches

Video Coaches

  • Video Coordinator – Evan Best

→ Coaching Staff
→ More CFL staffs

Related Research Articles

The 2007 CFL season was the 54th season of modern-day Canadian football, the 50th season of the Canadian Football League, and many special events were held to commemorate the event. Regular-season play began on June 28 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario and concluded on November 3. The playoffs began on November 11 and ended with the championship game, the 95th Grey Cup, at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, on November 25, 2007, with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as champions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kelly Bates</span> Canadian football player

Kelly Bates is a Canadian former professional football guard and former head coach of the Simon Fraser Clan. He was most recently the offensive line coach for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Lions in fourth round of the 2001 CFL Draft. He played CIS football for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season</span> Canadian football team season

The 2018 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season was the 61st season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 86th season overall. This was the fifth season under head coach Mike O'Shea and the fifth full season under general manager Kyle Walters. Following a week 20 win over the Calgary Stampeders, the Blue Bombers qualified for the playoffs for the third consecutive season, rebounding from a 5–7 record to start the season. The Blue Bombers defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the West Division Semi-Final to start the postseason and appeared in their first Division Final since 2011, playing against the Stampeders in the 2018 edition. The team lost against the Stampeders 22–14, extending the franchise's Grey Cup drought for a 28th year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drew Wolitarsky</span> American gridiron football player (born 1993)

Drew William Wolitarsky is an American–Canadian professional football wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a two-time Grey Cup champion after winning with the Blue Bombers in 2019 and 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season</span> Canadian football team season

The 2019 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season was the 62nd season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 87th season overall. This was the sixth season under head coach Mike O'Shea and the sixth full season under general manager Kyle Walters. The Blue Bombers qualified for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season on September 21, 2019, following an Ottawa Redblacks loss. The club later would go on to win their 11th Grey Cup championship and their first since the 1990 Grey Cup championship game, ending what was the longest active Grey Cup drought.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brady Oliveira</span> Canadian football player (born 1997)

Brady Oliveira is a Canadian football running back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). After finishing his college career among the University of North Dakota's all-time leading rushers, he was drafted with the 14th overall pick in the 2019 CFL Draft, making him the first overall running back selected.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tunde Adeleke</span> Canadian gridiron football player (born 1995)

Tunde Adeleke is a Nigerian-Canadian professional football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a two-time Grey Cup champion after winning with the Calgary Stampeders in 2018 and with the Argonauts in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kerfalla Exumé</span> Canadian gridiron football player (born 1994)

Kerfalla Emmanuel Exumé is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thiadric Hansen</span> German gridiron football player (born 1992)

Thiadric Hansen is a German professional Canadian football linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a three-time Grey Cup champion after winning with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2019 and 2021 and with the Argonauts in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season</span> Canadian football team season

The 2020 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season was scheduled to be the 63rd season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 88th season overall. The Blue Bombers would have entered the season as the defending Grey Cup champions for the first time in 29 years, having ended the franchise's lengthy drought with the previous year's championship win in the 107th Grey Cup game. This would have been the seventh season under head coach Mike O'Shea and the seventh full season under general manager Kyle Walters.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season</span> Canadian football team season

The 2021 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season was the 63rd season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 88th season overall. The Blue Bombers entered the season as the defending Grey Cup champions for the first time in 30 years, having ended the franchise's lengthy drought with last year's championship win in the 107th Grey Cup game. The Blue Bombers qualified for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season following a victory over the Edmonton Elks on October 16, 2021. The team won their first division title since 2011, and first west division title since 1972, after they defeated the BC Lions on October 23, 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jack Cassar</span> Canadian gridiron football player (born 1997)

Jack Cassar is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a two-time Grey Cup champion after winning with the Argonauts in 2022 and 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season</span> Canadian football team season

The 2022 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season was the 64th season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 89th season overall. The Blue Bombers entered the season as the two-time defending Grey Cup champions after winning both the 107th and 108th Grey Cup games. The team qualified for the playoffs following their 12th game of the season after defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Labour Day Classic on September 4, 2022. The team then clinched first place in the division in week 18 following their victory over the Edmonton Elks on October 8, 2022. The Blue Bombers reached the 109th Grey Cup, but were not able to perform the three-peat and lost to the Toronto Argonauts 24–23.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Redha Kramdi</span> Canadian gridiron football player (born 1996)

Redha Kramdi is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a Grey Cup champion after winning with the Blue Bombers in 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bailey Feltmate</span> Canadian gridiron football player (born 1998)

Bailey Feltmate is a Canadian former professional football linebacker and coach who is the special teams coordinator for the Dalhousie Tigers of the Atlantic Football League. He played for four seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tommy Nield</span> Canadian gridiron football player (born 1999)

Tommy Nield is a Canadian professional football wide receiver for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a two-time Grey Cup champion after winning with Toronto Argonauts in 2022 and 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season</span> CFL team season

The 2023 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season was the 65th season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 90th season overall. The Blue Bombers qualified for the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season and played in their fourth straight Grey Cup game. However, the team lost the 110th Grey Cup to the Montreal Alouettes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season</span> CFL team season

The 2024 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season was the 66th season for the team in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and their 91st season overall. The Blue Bombers qualified for the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season following their week 17 win over the Edmonton Elks. The team also finished in first place in West Division for the fourth season in a row. The Blue Bombers defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the West Final and appeared in their fifth consecutive Grey Cup game. However, the team lost in the 111th Grey Cup to the Toronto Argonauts, resulting in their third consecutive loss.

Max Charbonneau is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Kyle Samson is a Canadian professional football defensive lineman for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

References

  1. ↑ "Canadian Mafia sticking together". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. December 13, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Kurtis Rourke leads the way in CFL Scouting Bureau Fall Rankings". Canadian Football League. August 22, 2024.
  3. ↑ "CFL standings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "2025 Schedule". Canadian Football League . Retrieved January 16, 2025.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.