Edmonton Elks 29, Ottawa Redblacks 21: Final Score & Recap
The Edmonton Elks beat the Ottawa Redblacks 29-21 at TD Place Stadium on Saturday, June 6, 2026, winning on the road in Week 1 of the 2026 season.
The first quarter ended Elks up 3-0, and it was Elks up 13-10 at halftime. The biggest swing was Redblacks' 11-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 Redblacks drop to 1-17, 4th in the East. Elks lead 2-0 in 2026.
Line score
Game flow
What is at stake
Edmonton ElksClinched first place and the Division Final bye.
Ottawa RedblacksEliminated 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
Redblacks next
Season series
Elks lead 2-0 in 2026
Thursday, July 9Week 6
More Week 1 games
Thursday, June 4
Friday, June 5
FAQ
Who won Elks vs Redblacks?
The Edmonton Elks won 29-21 on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at TD Place Stadium.
What was the final score of the Elks-Redblacks game?
Edmonton Elks 29, Ottawa Redblacks 21.
Where was the game played?
At TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, the Redblacks' 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; Redblacks are 1-17 (2 points), 4th in the East and eliminated.
What was the halftime score of Elks vs Redblacks?
Edmonton Elks 13, Ottawa Redblacks 10 at halftime.
When do the Elks and Redblacks play next?
Elks host the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday, June 20 at 4:00 PM ET. Redblacks host the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday, June 20 at 1:00 PM ET.