2026 Edmonton Elks Schedule: Dates, Times, TV Channels
The 2026 Edmonton Elks schedule is down to its final three games, and for the first time since 2019 the Elks are already playoff bound.
Edmonton leads the West Division at 11-4 after beating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-35 on September 26. The playoff spot was sealed two weeks earlier with a 53-16 win over Calgary, ending the longest playoff drought in the club’s history.
Below is every 2026 fixture with kickoff times in Eastern Time, TV channels, venues and final scores. Mark Kilam is in his first season as head coach.
Edmonton Elks Remaining 2026 Schedule
Three games remain, all against West Division opponents except the trip to Hamilton. First place in the West earns a home Division Final on November 7.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fri, Oct 9 | at Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 7:00 PM | TSN | Hamilton Stadium |
| 20 | Fri, Oct 16 | vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 9:30 PM | TSN | Commonwealth Stadium |
| 21 | Sat, Oct 24 | at Saskatchewan Roughriders | 3:00 PM | TSN/CTV | Mosaic Stadium |
Edmonton Elks 2026 Regular Season Schedule and Results
The regular season opened on June 6 in Ottawa and closes on October 24 in Regina. Edmonton had bye weeks in Weeks 2, 13 and 18.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV | VENUE | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, June 6 | at Ottawa Redblacks | 7:00 PM | TSN/RDS/CBSSN | TD Place Stadium | W 29-21 |
| 2 | Bye | |||||
| 3 | Sat, June 20 | vs. Montreal Alouettes | 4:00 PM | TSN/RDS | Commonwealth Stadium | W 32-29 (OT) |
| 4 | Thu, June 25 | at Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 8:30 PM | TSN | Princess Auto Stadium | W 23-18 |
| 5 | Sat, July 4 | at BC Lions | 7:00 PM | TSN | Apple Bowl, Kelowna | L 24-36 |
| 6 | Thu, July 9 | vs. Ottawa Redblacks | 9:00 PM | TSN/RDS | Commonwealth Stadium | W 40-17 |
| 7 | Fri, July 17 | vs. BC Lions | 9:00 PM | TSN/RDS2 | Commonwealth Stadium | W 19-17 |
| 8 | Thu, July 23 | at Saskatchewan Roughriders | 9:00 PM | TSN/RDS/CBSSN | Mosaic Stadium | W 36-34 |
| 9 | Sat, Aug 1 | vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders | 7:00 PM | TSN/CBSSN | Commonwealth Stadium | L 26-28 |
| 10 | Sat, Aug 8 | at Montreal Alouettes | 3:00 PM | TSN/CTV/RDS | Molson Stadium | L 30-48 |
| 11 | Sat, Aug 15 | vs. Toronto Argonauts | 3:00 PM | TSN/CTV | Commonwealth Stadium | W 42-12 |
| 12 | Fri, Aug 21 | vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 9:30 PM | TSN/CBSSN | Commonwealth Stadium | W 22-19 |
| 13 | Bye | |||||
| 14 | Mon, Sept 7 | at Calgary Stampeders | 6:00 PM | TSN/CBSSN | McMahon Stadium | W 38-28 |
| 15 | Sat, Sept 12 | vs. Calgary Stampeders | 7:00 PM | TSN | Commonwealth Stadium | W 53-16 |
| 16 | Sat, Sept 19 | at Toronto Argonauts | 3:00 PM | TSN/CTV | BMO Field | L 19-24 |
| 17 | Sat, Sept 26 | vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 7:00 PM | TSN | Commonwealth Stadium | W 37-35 (3OT) |
| 18 | Bye | |||||
| 19 | Fri, Oct 9 | at Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 7:00 PM | TSN | Hamilton Stadium | Upcoming |
| 20 | Fri, Oct 16 | vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 9:30 PM | TSN | Commonwealth Stadium | Upcoming |
| 21 | Sat, Oct 24 | at Saskatchewan Roughriders | 3:00 PM | TSN/CTV | Mosaic Stadium | Upcoming |
What Channel Is the Edmonton Elks Game On?
TSN carries every Edmonton Elks game in Canada, with selected Saturday afternoon games simulcast on CTV. RDS and RDS2 handle the French language broadcasts.
In the United States, CBS Sports Network picked up five Elks games this season. Everything else is on CFL+, which streams worldwide.
Week by week listings for both networks are on the TSN CFL schedule and CBS Sports Network CFL schedule pages.
Edmonton Elks 2026 Playoff Picture
Edmonton clinched a playoff berth on September 12, its first since 2019. At 11-4 the Elks hold first place in the West Division, but the spot is not locked. The BC Lions sit four points back with three games of their own left to play.
First place matters because the division winner skips the semi-final and hosts the Division Final. Second and third place meet in the semi-final a week earlier.
| ROUND | DATE |
|---|---|
| Division Semi-Finals | Sat, Oct 31 |
| Division Finals | Sat, Nov 7 |
| 113th Grey Cup | Sun, Nov 15 |
The 113th Grey Cup is at McMahon Stadium in Calgary. If Edmonton gets there, the Elks would play the biggest game of their season inside their oldest rival’s building.
Edmonton Elks 2026 Preseason Results
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | VENUE | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 23 | at BC Lions | 5:00 PM | Starlight Stadium, Langford | W 34-16 |
| Fri, May 29 | vs. Calgary Stampeders | 9:00 PM | Clarke Stadium | L 18-21 |
Inside the Edmonton Elks 2026 Season
Mark Kilam took over as head coach and turned a long rebuild around in one year. Edmonton opened with three straight wins and never dropped out of the West Division race after that.
August was the rough patch. Edmonton lost three of four, including a 48-30 defeat in Montreal. The season turned on the Labour Day weekend double against Calgary.
Edmonton erased an 18 point deficit to win 38-28 at McMahon Stadium, then buried the Stampeders 53-16 in the home rematch five days later. That second win clinched the playoff spot and made it four straight.
Three of those wins came by exactly two points and another needed overtime, so the margins have been thin all year. Commonwealth Stadium is where most of the work got done, and home field advantage is what the final three games are still about.
Edmonton Elks Schedule FAQ
When is the next Edmonton Elks game?
Edmonton plays at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. The game is at Hamilton Stadium and airs on TSN in Canada and CFL+ elsewhere.
What is the Edmonton Elks record in 2026?
The Elks are 11-4 through 15 games, good for 22 points and first place in the West Division. Three regular season games remain.
Have the Edmonton Elks made the playoffs in 2026?
Yes. Edmonton clinched a playoff berth on September 12 with a 53-16 home win over the Calgary Stampeders. It is the club’s first playoff appearance since 2019.
Who is the Edmonton Elks head coach in 2026?
Mark Kilam is the head coach, and 2026 is his first season in the role. He has the Elks leading the West Division and back in the playoffs for the first time since 2019.
Where do the Edmonton Elks play their home games?
Home games are at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta. The Elks also used Clarke Stadium for a preseason game in May 2026.
How can fans in the United States watch Edmonton Elks games?
CBS Sports Network carried five Edmonton games in 2026. Every other game, including the three in October, streams on CFL+ for viewers outside Canada.
When does the Edmonton Elks regular season end?
The Elks finish on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Saskatchewan Roughriders, kicking off at 3:00 PM ET at Mosaic Stadium in Regina.
Where is the 2026 Grey Cup being played?
The 113th Grey Cup is on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta. Division semi-finals are on October 31 and division finals on November 7.
The Edmonton Elks schedule ends with three games in 16 days: Hamilton on October 9, Winnipeg on October 16 and Saskatchewan on October 24. All three are on TSN, and all three still shape where Edmonton finishes in the West.
The playoff spot is already banked. What is left to settle is whether the Elks host the Division Final on November 7 or travel for a semi-final on October 31.
Last updated: October 5, 2026