| 1988 Ottawa Rough Riders season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach |
Fred Glick Bob Weber |
| Home field | Lansdowne Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 2–16–0 |
| Division place | 4th, East |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
| Uniform | |
The 1988 Ottawa Rough Riders finished the season in 4th place in the East Division with a 2–16–0 record and failed to qualify for the post-season. In terms of winning percentage (0.111), this was the worst season the franchise had endured since the formation of the Canadian Football League. Additionally, it was the worst record for a Grey Cup host city team as Ottawa hosted the 76th Grey Cup this year.