The Blue Bombers finished in fourth place in the East Division with a 3–15 record and missed the playoffs for the second straight year.

This was the first season for the Blue Bombers at their new stadium, Investors Group Field.

Originally, They were supposed to start playing there in 2012, but delays in construction pushed the opening date to 2013.

This was the last season for the Blue Bombers as a member of the East Division, as the Ottawa Redblacks are to take the field in 2014.

The Blue Bombers had six selections in the seven-round draft, after making a single trade, sending their fifth round pick to Saskatchewan.