Edmonton Elks 24, BC Lions 36: Final Score & Recap
The BC Lions beat the Edmonton Elks 36-24 at BC Place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, protecting home field in Week 5 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Lions up 10-6, and it was Lions up 29-21 at halftime. The biggest swing was Lions' 19-point burst in the 2nd quarter. Lions led from the first quarter to the final whistle.
The win moves the Lions to 10-8, 2nd in the West; the Elks drop to 13-5, 1st in the West. Series tied 1-1 in 2026.
Line score
Game flow
What is at stake
Edmonton ElksClinched first place and the Division Final bye.
BC LionsClinched a playoff spot.
Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | PTS | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmonton Elksy | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 26 | +104 | L1 |
| 2 | BC Lionsx | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 20 | +32 | L2 |
| 3 |  Saskatchewan Roughridersx | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 20 | +13 | W2 |
| 4 |  Winnipeg Blue Bombersxcrossover | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 | -15 | W1 |
| 5 |  Calgary Stampederse | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 | +45 | W1 |
What is next
Elks next
Lions next
Season series
Series tied 1-1 in 2026
Friday, July 17Week 7
More Week 5 games
Thursday, July 2
Friday, July 3
Sunday, July 5
FAQ
Who won Elks vs Lions?
The BC Lions won 36-24 on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at BC Place.
What was the final score of the Elks-Lions game?
Edmonton Elks 24, BC Lions 36.
Where was the game played?
At BC Place in Vancouver, the Lions' home field.
What does the result mean for the standings?
Elks are 13-5 (26 points), 1st in the West with first place and the bye clinched; Lions are 10-8 (20 points), 2nd in the West with a playoff spot clinched.
What was the halftime score of Elks vs Lions?
Edmonton Elks 21, BC Lions 29 at halftime.
When do the Elks and Lions play next?
Elks host the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday, July 9 at 9:00 PM ET. Lions visit the Edmonton Elks on Friday, July 17 at 9:00 PM ET.