Edmonton Elks 27, Hamilton Tiger-Cats 12: Final Score & Recap
The Edmonton Elks beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27-12 at Hamilton Stadium on Friday, October 9, 2026, winning on the road in Week 19 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Elks up 3-0, and it was Elks up 7-0 at halftime. The biggest swing was Elks' 20-point burst in the 4th quarter. Elks led from the first quarter to the final whistle.
The win moves the Elks to 13-5, 1st in the West; the Tiger-Cats drop to 6-12, 3rd in the East. Elks lead 2-0 in 2026.
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Elks | 3 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 27 |
 Tiger-Cats | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
Game flow
What is at stake
- Edmonton ElksClinched first place and the Division Final bye.
- Hamilton Tiger-CatsEliminated from playoff contention.
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 |
| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | PTS | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Montreal Alouettesy | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 28 | +148 | W1 |
| 2 |  Toronto Argonautsx | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 | -11 | L3 |
| 3 | Hamilton Tiger-Catse | 18 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 12 | -80 | W1 |
| 4 |  Ottawa Redblackse | 18 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 2 | -236 | L1 |
What is next
Elks next
Tiger-Cats next
Season series
Elks lead 2-0 in 2026
Saturday, September 26Week 17
More Week 19 games
Friday, October 9
Saturday, October 10
Monday, October 12
FAQ
Who won Elks vs Tiger-Cats?
The Edmonton Elks won 27-12 on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Hamilton Stadium.
What was the final score of the Elks-Tiger-Cats game?
Edmonton Elks 27, Hamilton Tiger-Cats 12.
Where was the game played?
At Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, the Tiger-Cats' 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; Tiger-Cats are 6-12 (12 points), 3rd in the East and eliminated.
What was the halftime score of Elks vs Tiger-Cats?
Edmonton Elks 7, Hamilton Tiger-Cats 0 at halftime.
When do the Elks and Tiger-Cats play next?
Elks host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday, October 16 at 9:30 PM ET. Tiger-Cats host the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday, October 24 at 3:00 PM ET.