1982 Ottawa Rough Riders season
| 1982 Ottawa Rough Riders season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Allan Waters |
| General manager | Jake Dunlap |
| Head coach | George Brancato |
| Home stadium | Lansdowne Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 5–11 |
| Division place | 3rd, East |
| Playoffs | Lost in East Final |
| Uniform | |
The 1982 Ottawa Rough Riders finished the season in third place in the East Division with a 5–11 record. After winning the East-Semi Final playoff game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Riders lost to the Toronto Argonauts in the East Final. This season marked the last time an Ottawa football franchise won a playoff game until 2015, when the second-year Redblacks won two playoff games.