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2021 Grey Cup

The 2021 Grey Cup was the 108th Grey Cup, the Canadian Football League championship game for the 2021 season.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The 2021 Grey Cup was the 108th Grey Cup, the Canadian Football League championship game for the 2021 season. Played on December 12, 2021, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33–25 in overtime. The Grey Cup is Canada's annual professional football championship and one of the country's major sporting events.

Background

The CFL canceled its 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2021 season began later than usual. That delay pushed the Grey Cup to December 12, making it one of the latest Grey Cups played in the modern era.

Game summary

Winnipeg and Hamilton were tied after regulation, sending the game to overtime. Zach Collaros connected with Darvin Adams for the winning touchdown, helping Winnipeg secure a 33–25 victory.

Significance

The victory gave Winnipeg its 12th Grey Cup championship and extended the franchise’s run of success. It also made the Blue Bombers the first team since Montreal in 2009–10 to win back-to-back Grey Cups.

Key facts

  • The game decided the CFL championship for the 2021 season.
  • The matchup was a rematch of the 2019 Grey Cup between Winnipeg and Hamilton.
  • Winnipeg won 33–25 in overtime.
  • The Blue Bombers became the first CFL team in 11 years to win consecutive Grey Cups.
  • The 2021 game was the fourth Grey Cup ever decided in overtime.
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Canadian context

The Grey Cup is Canada's annual professional football championship and is one of the country’s major sporting events.[18]

Frequently asked questions

Who won the 2021 Grey Cup?
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers won the 2021 Grey Cup, defeating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33–25 in overtime.
Where was the 2021 Grey Cup played?
It was played at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario.
What was the final score?
Winnipeg beat Hamilton 33–25 in overtime.
Why was the game played in December 2021?
The CFL canceled the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2021 schedule was delayed.
Was the 2021 Grey Cup a rematch?
Yes. It was a rematch of the 2019 Grey Cup, which also featured Winnipeg and Hamilton.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/108th_Grey_Cup
    Supports: Date, teams, venue, overtime result, and championship context for the 108th Grey Cup.
  2. CBC Sports — https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-grey-cup-recap-blue-bombers-tiger-cats-2021-1.6283215
    Supports: Final score, overtime winning play, and Winnipeg's repeat championship.
  3. Sportsnet — https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/video/2021-grey-cup-highlights-blue-bombers-33-tiger-cats-25/
    Supports: Final score and Zach Collaros passing statistics.
  4. Sporting News — https://www.sportingnews.com/us/athletics/news/grey-cup-2021-live-score-highlights-winnipeg-hamilton/n4ka0enu4jc01v2r3fw2x3hol
    Supports: Winnipeg's 12th Grey Cup title and general game recap.
  5. CFL — https://www.cfl.ca/category/108th-grey-cup/
    Supports: Official CFL confirmation of the overtime win and 33–25 final score.
  6. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/cfl/story/_/id/32838075/cfl-grey-cup-2021-know-winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats
    Supports: 2020 season cancellation, delayed 2021 schedule, and Hamilton hosting the game.
  7. The Grey Cup — https://thegreycup.com/grey-cup-results/
    Supports: Official results listing for the 2021 Grey Cup.
  8. Winnipeg Blue Bombers — https://www.bluebombers.com/grey-cups/
    Supports: Team record of the 108th Grey Cup win and franchise title count.